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I realize this is a wide open question but I am looking for opinions on Mission Lake. How does the lake compare to other lakes in the area for fishing? What about getting busy on weekends? Is it considered a "party" lake or one that is "off the radar"? Is there a "good" side vs "bad" side or area? Or asked differently - is there any part of the lake to avoid?

Reason I ask is I am looking at some cabins in the area and this is one of several lakes that I am considering. Any general comments you might have are greatly appreciate. I have never been on the lake personally but plan to get up there soon. Thanks.

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Mission is a pretty nice lake, rather quiet and there are 2 parts which is nice. There is a protected slot on the Pike there so if that is an issue (Spearers have an issue with it)

Decent panfish and bass fishing.

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Good all around lake, more fertile, shallower weed line than most area lakes. It gets heavy pressure for panfish in winter, not a sleeper lake when good fishing is to be had, it is popular, otherwise pretty quite and busier on weekends. Bonus is u can get to lower mission similar fishing plus nice rice beds for duck hunting, again no secret.

Good luck

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Be aware that Upper Mission has a few Resorts on it and it can get a little busy on the weekends.

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