Upper Mud Lake

Drove over 12/18 bridge and saw 20 boats at Upper mudd. Was it a ​fIshing tourney? ​But im guessing no, due to ​bass season ​is still closed. Or maybe it was a nice day out?

My annual PSA: River has been open for a week, landing at Lottes is open, water is shallow yet.

Fished here yesterday afternoon until dark.  Caught just enough bluegills to keep busy, but for me and my buddy it was a pretty slow afternoon.  I'd estimate we caught about 20 gills and only about 5 or 6 would have been keepers.  All fish released.  Also caught two small northern on rosie reds, hoping to catch some crappie out there.  Best depth was 10 feet of water but we fished anywhere from 6 feet out to 20 feet and most holes had fish.

Far as the walk out there it's extremely bumpy and most of the trail was under water.  It's still (mostly) frozen under the water, so I wasn't falling in, but wear boots that don't mind the water and expect extra time with pulling the sled when it hits one of those large frozen bumps in the middle of the path!  Far as ice goes, still a ton of ice out there, at least 16 inches!

The landing at Lotte's park is ice-free, the river is open down thru the trestles and way up into Squaw bay.  Piers remain in all year here; water will be very shallow in the area of the pier.

In case anyone wanted a January boat ride.

Just wondering how the hike through the marsh is currently. Looking to go on Tuesday. I'm a little slower these days so I'm not sure I could make it.

Wife was headed home ​on 51 this morning between Pflaum and Broadway, heading south. On the northbound side, she saw an Eskimo shack. If you lost one, it might be around there 😅

Saw 7 Shacks/Hubs on Saturday. Wondering how the fishing is and Ice Depth?

Could someone please report if a person can go through the marsh to the lake.  Heard the marsh was partially frozen and walking difficult.  Also how many inches of ice it it can be traveled.
Thanks in advance,
GR

was out thurs (10-2)  caught several good LM from shallow weeds.  That time of year. frogs are doing the work.  good luck,  :)  RT

Out on Upper Mud fishing for bluegills from 12-4. Gills were everywhere and we had a blast with them. Just moved down that east shoreline. Catch some, move, catch some move. Many double headers with the old man today. All C & R. Pic for example of size today.