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Mitchell Lake

Located along the Coosa River between Lake Jordan and Lay Lake, Mitchell Lake is a reservoir situated east of Clanton in Chilton County, Alabama. Offering 147 miles of shoreline, this reservoir was constructed by Alabama Power originally for flood control and to supply hydroelectricity to central Alabama. The lake has since become popular for boating, swimming, and fishing.

Fishing

Mitchell Lake offers a very fertile environment for spotted and largemouth bass, bluegill, black and white crappie, and redear sunfish. The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division currently stocks hybrid striped bass, and the Division has stocked numerous sport fish in the 1980s, including Florida largemouth bass, walleye, and striped bass. The excellent fishing opportunity has not changed here in twenty years, which could be one reason why a tournament weigh-in station now is available at the public Higgins Ferry Access Area.

       

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    Mitchell Lake Alabama Coordinates:
33.6482N -87.7420W
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Lake Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area:
5,850 acres
Maximum Depth:
80 ft
Elevation:
312 ft
Normal Water Clarity:
3-6 ft
Major City:
Montgomery
Airport:
Montgomery
Boating

Mitchell Lake sports public and private boat ramps and several private marinas that also have ramps. Higgins Ferry on the west side of the lake and Barrett's Fish Camp on the lake's eastern shore are popular access points. Anglers and boaters can find topographic maps at local marinas and sporting goods shops.

       
Lodging

Although Talladega National Forest is located about two hour's drive from Mitchell Lake, other campgrounds closer to the lake are available. Visitors also can find vacation lake house rentals and hotels are available in Clanton.

Review the Lake Resource Guide for additional lodging.



Communities

Access to Mitchell Lake from Montgomery is easy along I-65 North. Montgomery is an hour's drive from the lake, which is located in Chilton County. Other towns near the lake include Wetumpka and Clanton.

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