Mule Lake

How big is Mule Lake?

How deep is Mule Lake?

What kind of fish can you catch in Mule Lake?

What are the closest cities to Mule Lake?

Are there topographical lake maps available Mule Lake?

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Mule Lake

Are there boat launches on Mule Lake?

Are there places to eat and drink near Mule Lake?

What are the fishing regulations for Mule Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Mule Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?

Mule Lake is a 525-acre lake with 7.31 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 47 feet located south of Longville, MN. A DNR owned public access is located on the western shore. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Mule Lake is in Lake Class 23; lakes in this class are generally deep and clear. Other area lakes in this class include Jack, Ponto, Stony, and Baby. The entire east shore is publicly owned and undeveloped. The lake is primarily managed for Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch and secondarily for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie. An experimental catch and release regulation for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass was modified in 2016 to a 14-20-inch protected slot limit with 1 over 20 inches in possession. The regulation was removed in 2021. Other regulations include an ongoing Walleye possession limit of 3 fish.

Northern Pike catch rates were the highest ever observed with an average length and weight of 16.3 inches and 0.89 pounds. Walleye abundance has remained stable at roughly 3 fish per net and lengths ranged from 15 to 29 inches. Yellow Perch numbers in Mule are low compared to similar lakes, though were higher in 2023 than the previous eight surveys. Smallmouth Bass catch rate in the spring was a record high with fish up to 19 inches long sampled. Largemouth Bass catch rates resembled previous assessments with fish up to 17 inches sampled. Bluegill abundance was moderate, with an average size of 6 inches and over 9 inches sampled. Black Crappie were abundant, with an average length of 8 inches and fish up to 11 inches sampled.

Other fish species that anglers can expect to encounter in Mule Lake include Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and White Sucker.

People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently, no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Mule Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.

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Are there any state parks near Mule Lake?