Ball’s Falls
Ball’s Falls
Lincoln, Ontario
Binbrook
Binbrook
Binbrook, Ontario
Chippawa Creek
Chippawa Creek
Wellandport, Ontario
Long Beach
Long Beach
Wainfleet, Ontario
Rockway
Rockway
Lincoln, Ontario
Beamer Memorial
Beamer Memorial
Grimsby, Ontario
Binbrook Tract
Binbrook Tract
Binbrook, Ontario
Canborough
Canborough
Dunnville, Ontario
Cave Springs
Cave Springs
Lincoln, Ontario
Comfort Maple
Comfort Maple
Fenwick, Ontario
E.C. Brown
E.C. Brown
Welland, Ontario
Gainsborough
Gainsborough
Fenwick, Ontario
Gord Harry Trail
Gord Harry Trail
Port Colborne, Ontario
Hedley Forest
Hedley Forest
Haldimand, Ontario
Humberstone Marsh
Humberstone Marsh
Port Colborne, Ontario
Jordan Harbour
Jordan Harbour
Lincoln, Ontario
Morgan’s Point
Morgan’s Point
Morgans Point, Ontario
Mountainview
Mountainview
Beamsville, Ontario
Mud Lake
Mud Lake
Port Colborne, Ontario
Port Davidson
Port Davidson
West Lincoln, Ontario
Ruigrok Tract
Ruigrok Tract
Haldimand, Ontario
Shriners Creek
Shriners Creek
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Smith Ness
Smith Ness
Niagara Falls, Ontario
St. Johns
St. Johns
Fonthill, Ontario
Stevensville
Stevensville
Fort Erie, Ontario
Two Mile Creek
Two Mile Creek
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Virgil
Virgil
Virgil, Ontario
Wainfleet Bog
Wainfleet Bog
Wainfleet, Ontario
Wainfleet Wetlands
Wainfleet Wetlands
Wainfleet, Ontario
Willoughby Marsh
Willoughby Marsh
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Woodend
Woodend
Woodend, Ontario
Woolverton
Woolverton
Woolverton, Ontario
Mud Lake
Notice
HUNTING SEASON
Hunting is permitted at this conservation area by NPCA Permitted Hunters ONLY. See NPCA's hunting brochure to learn more about permitted species and conservation area rules and regulations. We encourage you to visit MNRF's website for hunting information, as well as the Fall 2024-Winter 2025 Regulations Summary.
Located in Port Colborne beside the Old Welland Canal, Mud Lake is a conservation area dedicated to the preservation of vegetation and wildlife. Encompassing over 60 hectares of wetland and 54 hectares of field and woodland, Mud Lake offers nature trails, superb bird watching, fishing and fall waterfowl hunting.
NPCA Waterfowl Hunting Program Policies
This man-made wetland is an important resting and feeding stop for migratory birds, claiming numerous rare bird sightings, and providing a unique setting for both novice and expert bird watchers. Explore three trails ranging from twenty minutes to over one hour of nature hiking. Three wildlife viewing blinds/waterfowl blinds are accessible by canoe.
Waterfowl Hunting Season 2024
- Migratory Waterfowl season for NPCA district begins Saturday, September 28, 2024.
- Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations: Ontario
- Valid 2024 NPCA Hunting Permit Required and must be carried at all times while hunting.
- Hunting permitted on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays only at Mud Lake Conservation Area.
- Hunting time ½ hour after sunrise to ½ hour before sunset at Mud Lake Conservation Area.
- To participate in the hunting lottery, please complete the online application form by September 2, 2024.
Waterfowl Hunting Season 2024
- Migratory Waterfowl season for NPCA district begins Saturday, September 28, 2024.
- Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations: Ontario
- Valid 2024 NPCA Hunting Permit Required and must be carried at all times while hunting.
- Hunting permitted on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays only at Mud Lake Conservation Area.
- Hunting time ½ hour after sunrise to ½ hour before sunset at Mud Lake Conservation Area.
- To participate in the hunting lottery, please complete the online application form by September 2, 2024.