Fishing Lake Mitchell in Sherburne County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Set in Sherburne County, Lake Mitchell is a Minnesota water. The surroundings are pine and birch. It runs to roughly 170 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It is low-lying compared with other Minnesota water we list. The closest town, Big Lake, is 1.1 miles away. Minneapolis is the closest city, 35 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Mitchell

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Public occurrence data for Sherburne County names bluegill, northern pike and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Treat Lake Mitchell as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 71°F and January at 11°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Mitchell.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. A slipway is marked about 0.9 miles from here. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Fishing from a pier is possible 0.9 miles away. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Blacks Lake, 0.6 miles out. Confirm access to Lake Mitchell locally before you travel.