Mullett Lake
Mullett Lake is a large, deep, cold-water lake in Cheboygan County in northern Lower Michigan, part of the Cheboygan Inland Waterway. MI DNR surveys documented 39 fish species, with Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Yellow Perch as primary game fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Strong natural year classes 2014-2016 per MI DNR
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Muskellunge
46-inch minimum size
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Mullett Lake Village DNR launchPublicPaved launch with parking, northwest shoreDirections ↗
- Aloha State Park launchPublicPaved launch with parking, northeast shoreDirections ↗
- Jewell Road DNR launchPublicPaved launch with parking, east shoreDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge Listed as a 46-inch minimum size water in the 2026 guide | 46" | 1 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Mullett Lake General Store & PizzaNearby6947 N Straits Hwy, Mullett Lake(231) 627-4644Directions ↗
Local tips
- Walleye and Smallmouth Bass are primary game fish; Walleye reproduction is largely natural.
- Muskellunge have a 46-inch minimum size on Mullett Lake.
- Round Goby and zebra/quagga mussels are present; clean and drain your boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.