Mud Lake rests in Jefferson County. The reservoir has 7,200 surface acres.

Largemouth bass fishing is the available to the angler. Also present in the lake are bluegill, bullhead, crappie and perch.

Mud Lake is situated on a major Pacific Flyway for migratory birds like Snow Geese, Trumpeter Swans and Ducks of all sorts. In addition, you can see Sandhill Cranes, Blue Herons, and occasionally a few Bald and Golden Eagles. Moose, elk and antelopes are known to be in attendance all year round at the lake.

The Snake River Plain that Mud Lake lies on was formed by volcanism over the ages. After the volcanic activity settled down, prehistoric man hunted on the Snake River Plains. As time went on, the Shoshone and Bannock Native Americans settled the region. Sacajewa, a Lemhi Shoshone was with Lewis and Clark on their voyage of Discovery. Lewis and Clark travelled throughout the central part of the state and become very familiar with the "River of No Return".

For more information:

Or - Idaho Department of Fish and Game, P.O. Box 25, Boise, ID 83707 Phone (208)334-3700.

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Name: kris spring	Date: 2005-06-10
Location: idaho falls	E-Mail: www.huntinkris@yahoo.com
Water Teamp: ?	Water Clarity: 1
Report: the fishing is very very slow i was there for 6 hours and caught 1 fish
Tips: there is better fishing in island park