Mud Lake

Quality Characteristics

Above-average measurements from lake samples can occur for many reasons and are not necessarily indicative of long-term or lake-wide trends; the data is based on samples taken at a single point in time and from one location on the lake. Future sampling will help to determine the long-term trends in this lake. For specific questions about lake sample measurements, please contact lakes@greatersudbury.ca

Spring Phosphorus Results
The 2025 spring phosphorus value for Mud Lake is 96.6 µg/L. The average total spring phosphorus for Mud Lake since 2001 is 46.96 µg/L which indicates that this lake is likely eutrophic.

For more detailed information, download the graph illustrating the spring phosphorus levels in Mud Lake from 2001 to 2025 (PDF 30 KB).

Shoreline Classification Project

For more information on Mud Lake shoreline, view the waterfront property map.

What colour is your shoreline?

General Information

Population
Mud Lake has 71 permanent residents and no seasonal/recreational residents.

Location & Lake Characteristics
Mud Lake is located in Waters township. Mud Lake has an area of 47.8 hectares and a shoreline perimeter of 4.20 kilometres.

Watershed Information
Mud Lake is located in the Lower Junction Creek watershed. For more information on the watershed, visit the following link: Watershed Map.

Lake Stewardship
For information regarding the Lake Stewardship groups in Greater Sudbury or for information on how to start your own lake association, visit the Lake Stewardship link.

Biological Characteristics

Fish Species
There is currently no data for fish species.

Aquatic Insects
There is currently no data for aquatic insects.

Aquatic Plants
There is currently no data for aquatic plants.