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Lake Mitchell

πŸ“ Wexford County, Michigan

Larger of the two Cadillac lakes. Connected to Lake Cadillac. Walleye, perch, and northern pike fishery.

2,580
Acres
32 ft
Max depth
47
Fish species
1
Boat launches
βœ“
Public access
Conditions today C+ 63/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jun 10, 2026 Walleye, 143 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Lake Mitchell looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as atlantic salmon, walleye and black crappie), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C+
63/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 10, 2026
Last: Jun 10, 2026
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
18 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
2,580 acres: large lake
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Lake Mitchell Today

Fall fish at Lake Mitchell are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Lake Mitchell is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for atlantic salmon, walleye and black crappie.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Lake Mitchell

Atlantic Salmon Good
Salmo salar
Walleye Excellent
Sander vitreus
Black Crappie Good
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Good
Lepomis macrochirus
Largemouth Bass Good
Micropterus salmoides
Northern Pike Good
Esox lucius
White Crappie Good
Pomoxis annularis
Yellow Perch Good
Perca flavescens
Gizzard Shad Good
Dorosoma cepedianum
Golden Shiner Good
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Lake Herring Good
Coregonus artedi
Bowfin Good
Amia calva
Brown Bullhead Good
Ameiurus nebulosus
Common Carp Good
Cyprinus carpio
Green Sunfish Good
Lepomis cyanellus
Longnose Gar Good
Lepisosteus osseus
Pumpkinseed Good
Lepomis gibbosus
White Bass Good
Morone chrysops
Bluntnose Minnow Good
Pimephales notatus
Brook Silverside Good
Labidesthes sicculus
Brook Stickleback Good
Culaea inconstans
Central Mudminnow Good
Umbra limi
Common Shiner Good
Luxilus cornutus
Emerald Shiner Good
Notropis atherinoides
Fathead Minnow Good
Pimephales promelas
Finescale Dace Good
Phoxinus neogaeus
Golden Redhorse Good
Moxostoma erythrurum
Goldfish Good
Carassius auratus
Lake Chub Good
Couesius plumbeus
Least Darter Good
Etheostoma microperca
Longnose Sucker Good
Catostomus catostomus
Mimic Shiner Good
Notropis volucellus
Mottled Sculpin Good
Cottus bairdii
Ninespine Stickleback Good
Pungitius pungitius
Northern Pearl Dace Good
Margariscus nachtriebi
Northern Redbelly Dace Good
Phoxinus eos
Quillback Good
Carpiodes cyprinus
Sand Shiner Good
Notropis stramineus
Shorthead Redhorse Good
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Silver Redhorse Good
Moxostoma anisurum
Slimy Sculpin Good
Cottus cognatus
Spotfin Shiner Good
Cyprinella spiloptera
Spottail Shiner Good
Notropis hudsonius
Threespine Stickleback Good
Gasterosteus aculeatus
Trout-Perch Good
Percopsis omiscomaycus
Western Banded Killifish Good
Fundulus diaphanus
White Sucker Good
Catostomus commersonii
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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Lake Mitchell

Combined bite activity across all 47 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Walleye15"5
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
White CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
Yellow PerchNone25
Lake HerringNone5 inland (with whitefish)
Green SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
PumpkinseedNone25 sunfish combined
White BassNone10 inland / 25 Great Lakes
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
12 Stocking events
1,232,986 Fish stocked
1 Species
144d Since last stock
1063d Longest gap
Walleye 1,232,986
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Today
Qty / event
Jun '18
Jul '19
Jun '22
Apr '24
May '24
Jun '24
Jun '26

πŸ“‹ Lake Mitchell Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 10, 2026 Walleye 73,835 1.3"
Jun 8, 2026 Walleye 56,819 1.4"
Jun 27, 2024 Walleye 102,834 1.7"
Jun 26, 2024 Walleye 45,914 1.5"
May 1, 2024 Walleye 200,000 0.0"
Apr 28, 2024 Walleye 3,000 8.5"
Apr 26, 2024 Walleye 300,000 0.0"
Apr 26, 2024 Walleye 150,000 0.0"
Jun 7, 2022 Walleye 116,864 1.0"
Jul 10, 2019 Walleye 50,181 1.4"
Jun 11, 2018 Walleye 111,914 1.9"
Jun 6, 2018 Walleye 21,625 1.3"
Jun 22, 2016 Walleye 48,075 2.0"
Jun 2, 2016 Walleye 89,985 1.5"
Jun 25, 2014 Walleye 129,593 2.3"
Jun 18, 2014 Walleye 66,406 1.4"
May 31, 2012 Walleye 48,999 1.6"
May 30, 2012 Walleye 94,731 1.6"
Jun 30, 2011 Walleye 17,092 1.8"
Oct 20, 2008 Walleye 7,584 3.6"
Oct 17, 2008 Walleye 8,934 3.6"
Oct 15, 2008 Walleye 15,505 3.6"
Oct 14, 2008 Walleye 28,720 3.6"
Nov 21, 2006 Walleye 6,688 4.0"
Nov 1, 2006 Walleye 4,063 3.6"
Showing 25 of 33 stocking records, newest first

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 33 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun May Oct
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Bluegill Pumpkinseed

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Lake Mitchell Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Lake Mitchell. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Wexford County boat launches.

Mitchell State Park - Lake Mitchell Paved ramp Fee required 2 trailer lanes 24 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
231-775-7911
Record updated
April 2026
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