Walleye Stocked · 26 plants · last June 10, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Mitchell fishing
Lake Mitchell fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern pike. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2004, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike.
- Last stocked
- June 10, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 26
- Since 2004
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 2,653.9
Fish at Lake Mitchell
Walleye Stocked · 26 plants · last June 10, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guideAnglers can expect to find Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Bullhead in its waters. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
How Lake Mitchell is stocked
About 2,676 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Wexford County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2004
94,431
Fish stocked in 2006
5,352,129
Fish stocked in 2008
60,743
Fish stocked in 2011
17,092
Fish stocked in 2012
143,730
Fish stocked in 2014
66,406
Fish stocked in 2016
138,060
Fish stocked in 2018
133,539
Fish stocked in 2019
50,181
Fish stocked in 2022
116,864
Fish stocked in 2024
798,748
Fish stocked in 2026
130,654
Stocking history
| 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 |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Cadillac
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lake Mitchell
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Lake Mitchell?
Fishing Lake Mitchell usually means Walleye. All 26 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 10, 2026. Northern pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Mitchell stocked?
Last stocked June 10, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2004, most often in May and June. About 2,676 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Wexford County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 11 years between 2004 and 2026.
How do you get on Lake Mitchell?
The nearest town is Cadillac. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock.
Which lakes near Lake Mitchell were stocked more recently?
Lake Cadillac (2.8 mi) and Lake Missaukee (13.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Cadillac is also stocked with Walleye and Lake Missaukee is also stocked with Walleye.