Mitchell Lake Fishing in Oakland County, Michigan

• Overview

  You will find Mitchell Lake in Oakland County, Michigan. It sits in mixed forest. This is a pocket water of some 20 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest town is Lake Fenton, 3.8 miles off. Holly lies 4.5 miles off, Grand Blanc another 4.9 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water. A short walk from the parking spot changes the water completely.

• Where to Fish on Mitchell Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public occurrence data for Oakland County names bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Mitchell Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 22°F on the long-run figures. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. The season between ice runs from about early April to mid December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mitchell Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Baldwin Lake is 0.5 miles distant. Ask locally about Mitchell Lake if anything is unclear.