What Fish Are in Mitchell Lake?
Mitchell Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has 18 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), burbot, greater redhorse, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Mitchell Lake
Mitchell Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 78 feet across 429 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 7 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 78 ft |
| Surface Area | 429 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 18 |
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