Why Mullett Lake
Mullett Lake is big water. One of Michigan's largest inland lakes, it runs 28 miles of shoreline and drops to 145 feet, open and deep enough for real sailing, water sports, and serious fishing. It sits at the northern end of the Inland Waterway, a short cruise from Lake Huron.
Sturgeon, Topinabee and Aloha State Park
Anglers know Mullett for its lake sturgeon, a prehistoric fish that still draws a small winter spearing season; the state-record sturgeon came out of this lake. Summer life centers on the western shore at Topinabee, a depot village with a public launch and beach, while Aloha State Park sits on the eastern side with camping and swimming. Homes range from the village to the quieter shoreline between.
What Homes Cost on Mullett Lake
Because Mullett is large, it offers more shoreline and range than the smaller lakes near Petoskey, from cottages to year-round homes, and often better value per foot than the pricier lakes to the west. Depth, wind exposure, and bottom vary across water this size, so Bob and Trish help buyers match the frontage to the plan, whether a deep-water dock for a bigger boat or a shallow, sandy edge for the grandkids.
Along the Mullett Lake Shoreline
Along the shoreline: a patio dinner at Breakers in Topinabee, across from the public launch; camping and swimming at Aloha State Park; boating the Inland Waterway toward Lake Huron; deep-water fishing and water sports; and the historic depot village of Topinabee.
Questions Buyers Ask About Mullett Lake
What Buyers Want to KnowMullett against Burt, living here year-round, the fishing, and where around the lake to lookView QuestionsClose▾
What makes Mullett Lake different from Burt Lake?▾
Mullett is bigger and deeper. It runs 28 miles of shoreline and drops to 145 feet, open enough for real sailing, water sports and serious fishing, and it sits at the northern end of the Inland Waterway, a short cruise from Lake Huron. Burt is broad and easy to navigate and sits at the center of the chain. Both are boating lakes; Mullett is the one for a bigger boat and open water.
Is Mullett Lake a year-round lake?▾
For many owners, yes. The lake freezes hard enough most winters for ice fishing, including the winter sturgeon season it is known for, and the snowmobile trail network runs close to the shore. Cheboygan and Indian River are near enough for groceries, fuel and services, which is not true of every lake this size. Anyone planning to be here in January should ask how the specific road is plowed and how the water system is set up for winter, since that varies from one stretch of shoreline to the next.
What is fishing like?▾
Serious. Anglers know Mullett for lake sturgeon, and the state-record sturgeon came out of this water. Depth and size also make it good for the more usual quarry. Aloha State Park on the eastern shore adds camping and swimming, and Topinabee on the western shore has a public launch and beach.
Where around the lake should I look?▾
Summer life centers on the western shore at Topinabee, a depot village with a patio dinner at Breakers across from the launch. The eastern side is quieter, with the state park. Homes run from the village out along the shoreline between. Match the frontage to the plan: a deep-water dock for a bigger boat, or a shallow sandy edge.
