Fishing Report
Mud Lake Fishing Report
Baileys Harbor, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 20, 2026 at 10:17 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
45.116879, -87.093069
Est. water temp
62.9°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
South-southeast wind at 6 mph — the north-northwest shore is windward.
Wind tends to push food, then baitfish, toward the bank it blows into — a rule of thumb, not a guarantee of where fish are. It says nothing about whether that shore is public or reachable.
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Baileys Harbor (Door County, WI).
Today’s bite
Smallmouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 6 PM (Good · 73/100)
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Species detail
How to catch them at Mud Lake
Smallmouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 20-40 ft
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Location
Mud Lake · 45.1169, -87.0931
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Lake outline: WI DNR 24K Hydrography Lakes and Open Water
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Mud Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Smallmouth Bass in Mud Lake.
When's the best time to fish Mud Lake?
Smallmouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Mud Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Mud Lake?
Mud Lake is near Baileys Harbor, WI, at 45.1169, -87.0931.
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