Lake Mitchell is shallow for a good ways out... This has been such a nice feature for little kids! It's a great place to lay in a floating chair and soak up some rays. We have the best shade trees, and the hammock underneath is truly a place to relax and unwind. Even on the busiest weekends, boat traffic is very minimal, which is so different from many other Michigan inland lakes. It's always made us feel better about letting our kids jump off the pontoon, or take the kayaks out, or even throwing them off a tube :)