Mud Lake Number One

Mud Lake Number One is one of the lakes mapped in Forest County and the basic lake data comes in at about 6 acres and a maximum depth of 5 feet, which gives you a much better starting point than trying to read too much into a satellite view.

The lake itself

I would start with a few obvious areas and make the lake prove I need more and I would begin around the best bank cover, any obvious weeds, and the deepest water I can reach and once one type of water shows life, I would look for more of the same.

Fish to think about

There is not a strong enough fish record for Mud Lake Number One to build a species-specific plan; i would not let a statewide species list stand in for actual evidence from this water, and while still keeping the first trip pretty relaxed.

Where I would put my time

For the opening trip to Mud Lake Number One, I would make the day about finding one repeatable clue instead of collecting waypoints, then I would verify any special water rules before deciding what can go in the cooler.