| Lake Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Clam Lake | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Lake_Mitchell_(July_2022).jpg) View from Mitchell State Park | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Relief_map_of_USA_Michigan.png)  Lake Mitchell Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Location | Wexford County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44°14′52″N 085°29′36″W / 44.24778°N 85.49333°W |
| Primary inflows | Mitchell Creek [1] |
| Primary outflows | Clam Lake Canal |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 2,580 acres (1,040 ha)[1] |
| Max. depth | 28 ft (8.5 m)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m)[2] |
| Settlements | Cadillac, Cherry Grove Township, Selma Township |
Lake Mitchell is one of two lakes in Wexford County, Michigan, that are joined by the Clam Lake Canal. The other lake is Lake Cadillac.
Mitchell State Park is located on Lake Mitchell. Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bullhead are types of fish in Lake Mitchell.[3]
- ^ a b c Miller, J.B., and Thompson, T., 1970. Compilation of data for Michigan lakes: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File-Report, 368 p.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Mitchell (Michigan)
- ^ "DNR - Lake Mitchell". www.michigan.gov. Retrieved 2015-10-13.