Wexford County · Michigan

Lake Mitchell

Soundings in feet · 2,649 acres · deepest 22 ft

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:13 am EDT. Get alerts for Lake Mitchell

WEATHEROvernight: mostly clear, 38°F, wind SW 5 mph. Friday: sunny, 65°F, wind W 0 to 5 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIRENo wildfires or prescribed burns reported within 25 miles.

BURNINGCampfires and debris burning: check today's status with Michigan DNR.

ALGAECAUTION Satellite detected cyanobacteria across about 30% of the lake on 6 Oct 2026, the latest clear-sky image.

LAUNCHESMitchell State Park - Lake Mitchell: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

7 contours, 5 to 22 ft

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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.

Size and depth

2,649 acres · deepest 22 ft (measured) · shoreline about 12.1 mi · clarity about 7 ft

Lake Mitchell is the largest of the 14 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Wexford County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 4th deepest of the 8 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 4 of the other 10 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 12.1 miles along the state outline. About 11% of its area is deeper than 15 ft.

Ranks against Wexford County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure

Getting on the water

1 public access site on Lake Mitchell.

Mitchell State Park - Lake Mitchell · Mitchell State Park · Open

2 ramp lanes · 24 trailer spaces · vault toilet · accessible restroom · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Wexford County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked Lake Mitchell 32 times since 1993. The most recent stocking was 73,835 walleye on 10 June 2026. Species stocked: bluegill, pumpkinseed, walleye.

32 stockings, 1993 to 2026, log scale

Latest: 10 Jun 2026: 73,835 walleye.

10 Jun 2026STOCKED73,835 walleye

8 Jun 2026STOCKED56,819 walleye

27 Jun 2024STOCKED102,834 walleye

26 Jun 2024STOCKED45,914 walleye

1 May 2024STOCKED200,000 walleye

26 Apr 2024STOCKED300,000 walleye

Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure

Where the deep water is

Show water deeper than

Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure

Historically recorded species, from records through 1927: black bullhead, bluntnose minnow, johnny darter, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. Historic records, not a current survey.

Michigan Fish Atlas.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 7 ft (Secchi depth 2.3 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 7.5 ft of 22 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Email me about Lake MitchellWhen it is stockedMichigan DNR has stocked Lake Mitchell 32 times since 1993, most recently 73,835 walleye on 10 June 2026. 2 stockings so far in 2026.When algae is reported or testedMichigan DHHS lists 1 bloom report and 0 water samples here. None in 2026.When satellite sees a bloom startEPA satellite, checked daily, June to October. We email when a bloom first shows on two clear days, not every day it stays. In 2026 that happened on 6 Sep.Any lake in Wexford CountyStockings and algae records on every lake in the county. In 2026 so far: 5 emails.

In 2026 so far, these alerts would have sent you 2 emails about Lake Mitchell: 8 Jun and 6 Sep.

Email address

At most one email a week per lake. We email you a link to confirm before any alert is sent; every email has a one-click unsubscribe.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Lake Cadillac25 ft deep · 3.6 mi · Wexford County

Pleasant Lake10 ft deep · 3.8 mi · Wexford County

Woodward Lake7 ft deep · 5.1 mi · Wexford County

Stone Ledge Lake20 ft deep · 6.5 mi · Wexford County

Meauwataka Lake45 ft deep · 7.8 mi · Wexford County

Bullhead Lake6 ft deep · 8.3 mi · Wexford County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is Lake Mitchell?

Lake Mitchell is 22 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 2,649 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on Lake Mitchell?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Mitchell State Park - Lake Mitchell.

Is Lake Mitchell stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 32 times since 1993, most recently 73,835 walleye on 10 June 2026.

How much of Lake Mitchell is deeper than 10 feet?

About 41% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.