The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Mullett Lake
Cheboygan County, Michigan · 17,400 acres (27.1 sq mi)
49°F water, level steady, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Mullett Lake
In Cheboygan County, Michigan, Mullett Lake covers 17,400 acres; it is a natural lake. Mullett Lake is part of Michigan's Inland Waterway and drains to Lake Huron via the Cheboygan River; a remnant native lake sturgeon population still lives there.
From end to end it runs about 10.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 35 miles. Its surface is about 590 ft above sea level. It reaches about 148 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 37 ft. The nearest town, Indian River, is about 1.1 miles southwest.
- Size
- 17,400 acres (27.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 148 ft (average 37 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 35 miles
- End to end
- About 10.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 590 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Cheboygan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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 in Mullett Lake
The fish here: walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, muskie, trout, lake trout, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish, crappie, white bass and catfish. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodMuskie
Fall feed. Big baits along weed edges and breaks.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 7:34 am · sunset 5:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mullett Lake
- Indian Riverabout 1.1 mi southwest
- Cheboyganabout 4.8 mi north
- Petoskeyabout 18 mi southwest
- Harbor Springsabout 19 mi west
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Mullett Lake
What fish are in Mullett Lake?
Mullett Lake holds walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, muskie, trout, lake trout, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish, crappie, white bass and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Mullett Lake?
About 148 ft at the deepest point, about 37 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Mullett Lake?
17,400 acres, with about 35 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mullett Lake?
Indian River is about 1.1 miles southwest; Cheboygan is about 4.8 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Mullett Lake today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Mullett Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
