Mud Lake
About Mud Lake
Mud Lake is a 57-acre lake near Albright in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 65 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 21 feet, and has roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2010.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to Mud Lake
- 57 acres, up to 65 feet deep, near Albright
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 57 acres
- Max depth
- 65 ft
- Average depth
- 21 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 29 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2010
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Lake?
Mud Lake is in Wright County, Minnesota, near Albright. It covers 57 acres and reaches 65 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Mud Lake?
Mud Lake covers 57 acres with about 1.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 65 feet and its average depth is about 21 feet.
What fish can you catch at Mud Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Mud Lake?
Yes. Mud Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Mud Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Mud Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Mud Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Mud Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.