Mitchell Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mitchell Lake, MN
- How big is Mitchell Lake?
- How deep is Mitchell Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Mitchell Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Mitchell Lake?
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- What is the average air temp for Mitchell Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Mitchell Lake?
How big is Mitchell Lake?
How deep is Mitchell Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Mitchell Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hornyhead Chub, Hybrid Sunfish, Logperch, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Redhorse, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Mitchell Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Mitchell Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Mitchell Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Mitchell Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Mitchell Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Mitchell Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
History & Status of the Fishery
A temperature-dissolved oxygen profile was collected in the deepest basin on Mitchell Lake on August 15th, 2023 to evaluate the amount of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Cisco, also known as Tullibee. Based on the profile, the top of the thermocline (i.e., the location in the water column with the sharpest transition from warm to cold water) occurred at approximately 15 feet. Dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L at 18.6 feet, which was within the thermocline, at the time of sampling. The temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 14.0?C (57.2?F).
TDO3 values cooler than 21.5?C for Cisco indicate that oxythermal conditions are favorable for these species. Data collected in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2002 also indicated suitable oxythermal habitat. When adequate oxythermal habitat is available, Cisco are not squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and therefore do not experience higher levels of stress.
What is the average air temp for Mitchell Lake?
Are there any state parks near Mitchell Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
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| Unnamed Lake | 0.9 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.0 mi | 23 | 35 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.3 mi | 27 | |
| Eagle Lake | 1.5 mi | 350 | 36 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.8 mi | 17 | |
| Kego Lake | 1.8 mi | 296 | 20 ft |
| Pug Hole Lake | 2.1 mi | 47 | 30 ft |
| Wood Lake | 2.2 mi | 94 | |
| Butterfield Lake | 2.2 mi | 194 | 23 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.4 mi | 17 |
