Mud Lake

Dane County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)185
Maximum Depth (ft)15
Mean Depth (ft)
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition15% sand, 15% gravel, 0% rock, 70% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates42.99800° N, 89.28980° W
WBIC (DNR ID)803400

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishCommon
CatfishPresent
WalleyePresent

Boat Landings

No boat landing data available.

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Zebra MusselConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 3/24/2026.

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