spending time on mitchell is a great idea. it's beautiful, and offers really good fishing. (especially for spots, but good largemouth too.) it's overlooked in my opinion.
1) the tailrace area is good. as long as there is some current. you won't catch many fish if they aren't running water. You'll have no problem running close to the dam, just stay away from the banks. Once you get to the bridge you have to be careful. you'll need to stay on the left side. when you see yellowleaf creek on your left, you'll need to shut her down and idle. there are scattered boulders everywhere.
2)You can run hatchett for a long way. just stay in the middle of the creek and you'll be fine. it's deep with a lot of grass and pockets off the creek, good for heads. you only have to be careful entering the creek. those small islands at the main lake have points that stick out that can mess you up. once you get past them you're alright for a good ways.
