Mud Lake

Calm day on Mud Lake

NPS Photo/D. Newman

Quick Facts

Location:

GPS Coordinates 44.7197,-86.1284

Amenities

1 listed

Beach/Water Access

Mud Lake is located along side Lake Michigan Road (M 708). The lake is accessible by parking along side the roadway and walking through the woods to the shoreline. The nearest restrooms are located at the Platte River Picnic Area. Mud Lake is located upstream from Loon Lake and drains to the Platte River via a very small stream.

The north end of Mud Lake is surrounded by property owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This is where the fish harvest weir for the lower Platte River is located. Mud Lake is closed to power-driven vessels from April 1 through October 31 and is limited to two-horse-power motors the rest of the year. 

Thirteen fish species have been collected from Mud Lake including northern pike, bluntnose minnow, sand shiner, banded killifish, bluegill, largemouth bass, rock bass, smallmouth bass, Johnny darter, central mudminnow, pumpkinseed, Iowa darter, and yellow perch.  Bluegill and pumpkinseed are most abundant fish population.