---
type: lake
name: "Maud Lake"
county: "Becker"
nearest_town: "Audubon"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 517
max_depth_ft: 32
latitude: 46.74924
longitude: -95.98287
lake_score: 62
dnr_lake_id: "03050000"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/maud-lake
---

# Maud Lake

Lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near Audubon

- **Surface Area**: 517 acres
- **Max Depth**: 32 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.2 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 14.1 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 62/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Maud Lake is a 517-acre lake near Audubon in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 32 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14.1 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to black crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2021
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Black Crappie**: Minimum size limit 10". Daily limit five.
- **Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass**: All from 12-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.
- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Lake Eunice](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/lake-eunice) - 1 miles, 378 acres
- [Pearl Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/pearl-lake) - 2.8 miles, 280 acres
- [Little Pelican Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/little-pelican-lake) - 3.3 miles, 366 acres
- [Big Cormorant Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/big-cormorant-lake) - 3.9 miles, 3,657 acres
- [Pelican Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/pelican-lake) - 3.9 miles, 3,962 acres
- [Lake Melissa](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/lake-melissa) - 4 miles, 1,850 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.74924,-95.98287)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=03050000)
- [All lakes in Becker County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/maud-lake)*