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Mullett Lake

Mullett · Inverness · Aloha · Koehler · Benton · Tuscarora, Michigan — Cheboygan County.

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16,710Surface acres
7Public access sites
7.4 miShoreline trails

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 155411040).

Location & fast facts

Where Mullett Lake is in Michigan

The red circle marks Mullett Lake.

Fast facts

About Mullett Lake

  • County: Cheboygan
  • Shore towns: Mullett, Inverness, Aloha, Koehler, Benton, Tuscarora
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 231 mi from Detroit and 185 mi from Grand Rapids and 155 mi from Marquette, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Michigan

Official Michigan DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 6 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye and Lake sturgeon
  • Swimming. 2 public beach or swim spots on the map (details)
  • Walking. 7.4 mi of trail near the shore (trails)
  • Camping. 30 campgrounds within 15 mi, 2 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Zebra mussel, Eurasian watermilfoil and Rusty Crayfish recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Michigan DNR)

120 ftMaximum depth

Fish species stocked here by the Michigan DNR since 2010: Lake sturgeon, Walleye.

Stocked: 2010–2025, 15 years; 720,193 fish in all, fry included

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Fish Stocking Database (records for Mullett Lake, Cheboygan County, since 2010) and the DNR Institute for Fisheries Research inland lake deepest-point data. These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

Lake map

Mullett Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Pigeon Bay Campground (campground)Aloha State Park Campground (campground)East Mullet Campground (campground)Indian River RV Resort (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Carter Road Carry-In (Boat launch)4Mullett.lk.vill boating access site (Boat launch)5Orchard Beach Carry-In (Boat launch)6Woodruff Street Boat Launch (Boat launch)7Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap) (Beach)8Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap) (Beach)91 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeachShoreline trail Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Koehler
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Koehler
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Inverness
  4. 4Carter Road Carry-In
    Boat launch · Benton
  5. 5Mullett.lk.vill boating access site
    Boat launch · Mullett
  6. 6Orchard Beach Carry-In
    Boat launch · Benton
  7. 7Woodruff Street Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Mullett
  8. 8Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
    Beach
  9. 9Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 155411040), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Michigan DNR boating access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Shoreline trails

7.4 miTrail within 100 m of shore
About 25%Of the shoreline
NoLoops the whole lake
North and west shoresWhere

OpenStreetMap shows about 7.4 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Mullett Lake shoreline, mostly along the north and west shores.

Trails along the shore

Getting to the trails

No trailhead is mapped for these trails. The closest public access site is Boat ramp, right on a shoreline trail (Michigan DNR boating access data).

The dashed brown line on the lake map shows these trails. We include paths, footways and marked trails that OpenStreetMap doesn't mark as private, and leave out roads, sidewalks and snowmobile corridors. Mapped trails can still cross private land or close for the season, and not every trail is mapped, so follow posted signs.

Trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map data as of Oct 9, 2026. Trail lengths count only the parts within about 100 m of the USGS NHD lake outline.

Campgrounds near Mullett Lake

We found 30 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Mullett Lake, 9 of them within 5 miles. 2 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Michigan

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (45.5063, -84.5229). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Mullett Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Mullett Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/Detroit), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    7 public access sites listed, 7 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampKoehler—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating45.4510, -84.5485
    Boat rampKoehler—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating45.4476, -84.5574
    Boat rampInverness—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp—No feeBoating45.5773, -84.4939
    Carter Road Carry-InBenton—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp—No feeBoating45.5687, -84.4753
    Mullett.lk.vill boating access siteMullettMichigan DNRBoat launch · Yes ramp——Boating45.5687, -84.5083
    Orchard Beach Carry-InBenton—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating45.5611, -84.4652
    Woodruff Street Boat LaunchMullett—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp—No feeBoating45.4872, -84.5852

    Michigan DNR boating access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 2 beaches and swimming spots on the shore of Mullett Lake not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)BeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions
    Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)BeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Mullett Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Mullett Lake

    How big is Mullett Lake?

    Mullett Lake covers about 16,710 acres in Mullett, Inverness, Aloha and Koehler, Michigan (Cheboygan County).

    How deep is Mullett Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 120 feet, according to the Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records.

    What fish are in Mullett Lake?

    Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records lists Walleye and Lake sturgeon.

    Is there a public boat launch on Mullett Lake?

    Yes. 6 public trailer launches are listed: Orchard Beach Carry-In, Carter Road Carry-In and Woodruff Street Boat Launch. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Mullett Lake?

    OpenStreetMap shows 2 public beach or swimming spots on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Mullett Lake?

    Yes. We list 30 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 9 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Mullett Lake?

    Mullett Lake touches Mullett, Inverness, Aloha, Koehler, Benton and Tuscarora in Cheboygan County, Michigan.

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