Blackmud Creek winds through the heart of Edmonton, Alberta, draining a catchment that stretches from regulated lake systems in the upper reaches — including Saunders Lake, Ord Lake, and Telford Lake — down through urbanized terrain before eventually connecting with Whitemud Creek near its confluence. The creek's character reflects its urban and semi-urban setting, with channelized sections through much of its lower course, the result of flood control work undertaken in the 1950s and expanded significantly in 1984. Despite its modified nature, Blackmud Creek supports a modest but interesting assemblage of fish species and offers accessible urban fishing for Edmonton-area anglers.