The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Mitchell
Wexford County, Michigan · about 2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Mitchell
In Wexford County, Michigan, Lake Mitchell covers about 2,560 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.5 miles. The water sits about 1,290 ft above sea level. Cadillac is about 2.9 miles east.
- Size
- About 2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,290 ft
- County
- Wexford County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Michigan mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:35 am · sunset 5:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Mitchell
- Cadillacabout 2.9 mi east
- Mantonabout 11 mi north
- Lake Cityabout 14 mi northeast
- Kingsleyabout 22 mi north
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Questions about Lake Mitchell
What fish are in Lake Mitchell?
Lakes like Lake Mitchell usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Mitchell?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Mitchell?
About 2,560 acres, with about 10.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Mitchell?
Cadillac is about 2.9 miles east; Manton is about 11 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Mitchell today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Mitchell on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
