Mitchell
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18029400
174 Surveys
Special Regulations for Mitchell
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- All from 24-36" must be immediately released. One over 36" allowed in possession. Possession limit three.
Invasive Species Alert
Mitchell has confirmed populations of:
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Mitchell.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.08 lb | 5 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.07 lb | 21 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 69.5 (above normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.10 lb | 417 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.18 lb | 7 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.08 lb | 7 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 41.0 | — | — | 123 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 17.5 | — | — | 12 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.21 lb | 7 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 4.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.10 lb | 42 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.07 lb | 27 |
SLR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 4.58 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 6.9 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 3.18 lb | 62 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.27 lb | 6 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 1.90 lb | 24 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (above normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.82 lb | 117 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.63 lb | 11 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 3.62 lb | 57 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.37 lb | 6 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 5.36 lb | 5 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.04 lb | 2 |
| 2008-04-09 | Special trap nets | 6.3 | — | 2.09 lb | 113 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard electrofishing | 6.0 | — | 2.52 lb | 6 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.6 | 2.83 lb | 4 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.6 | 2.75 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.6 | 2.71 lb | 5 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.3 | — | — | 7 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.6 | 2.19 lb | 6 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.6 | 1.76 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard electrofishing | 53.4 | — | 0.43 lb | 53 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 3.47 lb | 8 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 1.90 lb | 31 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 0.96 lb | 11 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 4.00 lb | 7 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 4.41 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 1.24 lb | 12 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.20 lb | 1 |
| 2008-04-09 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.41 lb | 2 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.62 lb | 5 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.34 lb | 12 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.31 lb | 12 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.36 lb | 16 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.24 lb | 14 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.49 lb | 10 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.11 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.40 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.42 lb | 9 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard electrofishing | 22.2 | — | 1.60 lb | 22 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 2.86 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 2.22 lb | 2 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.3 | — | — | 13 |
| 2020-08-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 6 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 27.7 | — | — | 19 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 2.98 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.37 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.84 lb | 1 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.57 lb | 6 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.75 lb | 9 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.88 lb | 5 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.78 lb | 7 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.61 lb | 11 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.68 lb | 20 |
GRR
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 5.01 lb | 6 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 | — | 2.77 lb | 8 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 6.09 lb | 7 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 2.88 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 4.06 lb | 10 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 2.42 lb | 6 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 1.56 lb | 16 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 3.88 lb | 4 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 1.93 lb | 11 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 2.71 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 1.65 lb | 4 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 1.65 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 3.79 lb | 18 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.27 lb | 4 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 | — | 0.19 lb | 12 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.16 lb | 10 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.23 lb | 4 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.3 | 3.47 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 5.57 lb | 11 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.75 lb | 2 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 4.71 lb | 19 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.9 | — | — | 2 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.3 | 6.69 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 4.25 lb | 11 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 5.29 lb | 4 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.96 lb | 8 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 1.11 lb | 37 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.84 lb | 17 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.42 lb | 20 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 1.40 lb | 5 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 2.46 lb | 11 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.60 lb | 30 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.92 lb | 23 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 1.82 lb | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 20.4 | — | — | 14 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 21.3 | — | — | 64 |
| 2020-08-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.7 | — | — | 8 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.64 lb | 16 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.68 lb | 20 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 2.10 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.34 lb | 11 |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.41 lb | 7 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.51 lb | 26 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.12 lb | 24 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.36 lb | 1 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.29 lb | 11 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.40 lb | 23 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (below normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.25 lb | 23 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.23 lb | 6 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 14.8 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.21 lb | 74 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 19.2 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.12 lb | 173 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.9 | — | — | 2 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.0 | — | — | 9 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.17 lb | 6 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 13.0 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.12 lb | 117 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 16.3 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.13 lb | 98 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2014-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.20 lb | 11 |
| 2020-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.11 lb | 47 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.9 | — | — | 2 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.15 lb | 22 |
| 1991-07-08 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.17 lb | 21 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.61 lb | 1 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1980-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.3 | 1.75 lb | 2 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.8 | — | — | 6 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 78.7 | — | 236 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 5.3 | — | 16 |
| 2020-08-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 3 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 17.5 | — | 12 |
HHC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.9 | — | 2 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.3 | — | 13 |
| 2020-08-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 7.7 | — | 23 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 4.7 | — | 14 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.2 | — | 7 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 3 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.7 | — | 14 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | 1 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 72.0 | — | 216 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 43.8 | — | 30 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 59.7 | — | 179 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 10.3 | — | 31 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 36.5 | — | 25 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 16.7 | — | 50 |
Logperch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 22.0 | — | 66 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.2 | — | 7 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 95.7 | — | 287 |
Mottled Sculpin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.7 | — | 8 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.3 | — | — | 5 |
| 2001-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | 1 |
CRC
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 2 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 8.8 | — | 6 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | 1 |
| 2020-08-31 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.5 | — | 1 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
PGS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2020-08-31 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | 4 |
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