Minnesota · DNR survey data
Mitchell Lake
Mitchell Lake covers 114 acres in Hennepin County, running to 19 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Largemouth bassGood numbers57.3per hr (electrofishing)13"Typical20"Biggest
Lengths measured · 102 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 102 fish
2021Lengths measured · 4 fish
2005Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 15 fish
1999Northern pikeGood numbers12per gill net24"Typical31"Biggest
Lengths measured · 27 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 27 fish
2021Lengths measured · 53 fish
2015Lengths measured · 37 fish
2005Lengths measured · 3 fish
1999Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
BluegillOne of the best around100.6per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 942 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 942 fish
2021Lengths measured · 448 fish
2015Lengths measured · 373 fish
2005Lengths measured · 920 fish
1999CrappieFair numbers13.4per trap net7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 128 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 128 fish
2021Lengths measured · 46 fish
2015Lengths measured · 120 fish
2005Lengths measured · 215 fish
1999Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Walleye | 500 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Walleye | 1,593 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Mitchell Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Mitchell Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Mitchell Lake, Miller Park (trailer launch)
- Mitchell Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Round Lake · 31 ac · 0.8 mi
- Red Rock Lake · 97 ac · 1.2 mi
- Riley Lake · 296 ac · 2 mi
- Lotus Lake · 245 ac · 2.1 mi
- Susan Lake · 88 ac · 2.3 mi
- Staring Lake · 167 ac · 2.5 mi
- Ann Lake · 116 ac · 3.3 mi
- Lucy Lake · 88 ac · 3.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Mitchell Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Mitchell Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Mitchell Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Mitchell Lake have a public access?
Yes. Mitchell Lake has 2 public access sites, including Mitchell Lake, Miller Park (trailer launch).
Is Mitchell Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2019; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Mitchell Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Mitchell Lake in 2021, the most recent of 8 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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