MULLETT LAKE

Fishing Weather Hydrology
November 2, 2024

Mullett Lake is a popular fishing area located in northern Michigan. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and muskellunge. The nearby town of Indian River offers activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking. Fishing tips for Mullett Lake include using live bait and fishing in the early morning or evening. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80°F.

Featured Fish - Kelp Bass

Because it is considered to be among the best eating fish and a powerful fighter, it is highly sought by sport fishermen. An omnivorous feeder, it will take most of the local live baits as well as a variety of artificial lures. A favorite rig is a metal jig and whole squid that can be bounced along the bottom. The best fishing is summer to fall although it can be fished year round in some areas. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The color of this species is brown to olive green with pale blotches on the back, becoming lighter below. They are easily distinguished from the sand basses by the fact that the third, fourth and fifth dorsal spines are about the same length, whereas the third dorsal spine of the sand basses is much longer than the fourth and fifth.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Fish Species
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  • Image Alt Northern Pike


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WEATHER TODAY

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Humidity

Hourly Forecast
Next 5 Days

Long Term Forecast
Next 16 Days

Streamflow Levels

589

Cubic Feet Per Second

67

Cubic Feet Per Second

166

Cubic Feet Per Second

838

Cubic Feet Per Second

109

Cubic Feet Per Second

703

Cubic Feet Per Second

87

Cubic Feet Per Second

Point of Interest

Detour Passage Underwater Preserve

Detour Passage Underwater Preserve

Detour Passage Underwater Preserve is a popular destination for scuba divers in Michigan. Located in the northeastern part of the state, the preserve offers clear waters and a variety of shipwrecks to explore. One of the main draws of the preserve is the diverse range of wrecks that can be found, including the 1871 wreck of the S.S. Pewabic and the wooden steamer, the John B. Lyon. Other points of interest at Detour Passage Underwater Preserve include the remains of an early 20th-century tugboat, the wreck of the Sandusky, and the remains of a World War II-era airplane. Visitors can ...