Lake Mitchell

Lake Mitchell fishing

Fishing at Lake Mitchell has Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2004, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

June 10, 2026

Plants on record

26

Since 2004

Species recorded

1

Surface acres

2,653.9

Access and facts

Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Mitchell State Park sits on the lake, connected to Lake Cadillac by the Clam Lake Canal. A DNR-listed public boating access site with 2 launch lanes and 1 pier serves the lake. Administered by Mitchell State Park; a Recreation Passport is required. 1 toilet on site.

Sources: access , shore_notes , facilities , access.fee , shore_notes , access , facilities , fishing_notes

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How Lake Mitchell is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2026 it was June 8, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 11 years between 2004 and 2026.

About 2,676 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Wexford County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Lake Cadillac (2.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Lake Cadillac is also stocked with Walleye.

Fish at Lake Mitchell

Fishing Lake Mitchell is most likely to be for Walleye. All 26 plants on record are Walleye.

Walleye 26 plants
Plants
26 of 26
Last stocked
June 10, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Lake Mitchell

Lake Mitchell in Wexford County, Michigan, is home to a variety of fish species. Anglers can expect to find Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Bullhead in its waters.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fish stocked per year

  • 94,4312004
  • 5,352,1292006
  • 60,7432008
  • 17,0922011
  • 143,7302012
  • 66,4062014
  • 138,0602016
  • 133,5392018
  • 50,1812019
  • 116,8642022
  • 798,7482024
  • 130,6542026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 26 plants Showing 26 plants

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 10, 2026 Walleye 73,835 – report
June 8, 2026 Walleye 56,819 – report
June 27, 2024 Walleye 102,834 – report
June 26, 2024 Walleye 45,914 – report
May 1, 2024 Walleye 200,000 – report
April 26, 2024 Walleye 150,000 – report
April 26, 2024 Walleye 300,000 – report
June 7, 2022 Walleye 116,864 – report
July 10, 2019 Walleye 50,181 – report
June 11, 2018 Walleye 111,914 – report
June 6, 2018 Walleye 21,625 – report
June 22, 2016 Walleye 48,075 – report
June 2, 2016 Walleye 89,985 – report
June 18, 2014 Walleye 66,406 – report
May 31, 2012 Walleye 48,999 – report
May 30, 2012 Walleye 94,731 – report
June 30, 2011 Walleye 17,092 – report
October 20, 2008 Walleye 7,584 – report
October 17, 2008 Walleye 8,934 – report
October 15, 2008 Walleye 15,505 – report
October 14, 2008 Walleye 28,720 – report
November 21, 2006 Walleye 6,688 – report
November 1, 2006 Walleye 4,063 – report
May 2, 2006 Walleye 3,845,178 – report
May 2, 2006 Walleye 1,496,200 – report
June 9, 2004 Walleye 94,431 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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