MDNR stocks Wisconsin-source fish in many waters, including almost 14,000 fish in Mille Lacs from 1984 through 1987, as. Monday, Nov. MN. where are the. December 16, 2022 at 6:08 pm #2167225. After a minute or two of trying to reel in the fish, Blood was able to net it and they. We fished The Tundra, The Graveyard, Wahkon Bay, and Vineland Bay. m. Posts: 401. November 1, 2022 at 8:01 p. Mille Lacs is Minnesota's second-biggest inland lake, covering 132,516 acres. 27, 2006. On a particular flat calm midday on Mille Lacs, a buddy spotted a giant fish hanging off a midlake rockpile. If a fish over 50 pounds or 55 inches is your goal, Mille Lacs is your place. Dead 73" Muskie ; NFL General Discussion 2023 ; Current State – MN Deer Management ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? UAW contract…. Fall smallmouth fishing on Mille Lacs can be absolutely incredible. But, for the last 20 years it’s turned out giant muskies in central Minnesota. What a lunker local guides predict the next State record will come. 1982-1987: MDNR stocks Wisconsin-source fish in many waters, including Mille Lacs during 1984-1987, as Leech Lake fish grow and mature in broodstock lakes. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion. That’s because the dead muskie’s right pelvic fin appears clipped in the Gilberts’ photo, he said. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. I guide at Castaway's Resort and Fisher's Resort in Malmo Minnesota on Malmo Bay located 15 miles norMuskellunge: The muskie season closes Wednesday, November 30, 2022 and will reopen in early June 2023. Mille Lacs is one of the best Muskie lakes in Minnesota. Lake Mille Lacs has world class bass, northern pike and muskie fishing (e. 1982-1987: MDNR stocks Wisconsin-source fish in many waters, including Mille Lacs during 1984-1987, as Leech Lake fish grow and mature in broodstock lakes. Matt's Fishing. Possessed of a boyish devil-may-care attitude, Miller, 65, guides from the. June 13, 2016 at 11:26 am #1624190. All houses are carpeted and are equipped with propane heaters and lights, bunks with covered foam mattresses, tables with chairs and rattle reels, and cooking features. According to the agency, the 58 1/4-inch-long fish was caught on June 11, 2022, on Mille Lacs Lake. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. m. to a small Platte/Sullivan area lake. Many avid muskie anglers are worried about the age and overall health of Mille Lac's muskellunge population, though. state of Minnesota. Did find a few smallies and rock bass to. 2014 ice haven with electric jacks. The muskellunge he caught on Nov. Share. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. com)Erik Jacobson catches a giant 55" muskie on Mille Lacs solo in the fall after trolling for only 25 se. The northend of Mille Lacs has the bugs now!!! I’m hoping that the wind keeps them in their end!. The latest news on what fishing techniques are working best on Mille Lacs Lake for smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. This content is restricted to subscribers of. . Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. What are the best boat ramps to launch a large glass boat safely on Mille Lacs? Particularly west side and south side. Posts: 21. Participant. On November 25, 2020, Knutson, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, caught two 50-pound muskies from giant Mille Lacs Lake, each of which flirted with Minnesota’s state records. My prediction is that Mille Lacs will freeze over on Monday November 30th, 2020. There are many bays on the lake to launch and fish in if it’s windy. 44 inch pike don’t grow on trees. Since 1993, the DNR has been stocking Mille Lacs with around 3,000 fingerlings every other year. Having just completed three public meetings across the state, the DNR. com. m. 2 When the miracidia come into contact with a ram’s horn snail, they burrow into it and migrate to the snail’s digestive gland or liver. Spring smallmouth bass fishing on the best bass lake in the country, Mille Lacs Lake. It came out of Mille Lacs Lake on November 22, 2021. Got a few crappies before then at midnight the bass turned on. Mille Lacs. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. , and Kevin Kray of Otsego, Minn. The gravel/mud transition is probably the most popular transition that people target. give or take a few. Knutson caught this shorter, chunkier muskie within 30 minutes of another 50. . Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. Get some wind when there is room for the ice to move and things can get interesting on many sides of the lake. 28; 8 months, 2 weeks ago. Fishing this lake in the past has always been good but the last cou. Monster Muskies – Big Northern Pike – or Fat Football Small Mouth – Especially on those tough bite days when many anglers struggle. The DNR on Thursday said licensed anglers will be allowed to harvest. Posts: 4505. The ice was 22 inches. Mine is new and looks like that, Ultera 24 volt linked into the humminbirds and the very same remote. MATT'S FISHING OFFERS PROFESSIONAL GUIDED MUSKY FISHING TRIPS ON LAKE MILLE LACS. Last year there was a 53 X 29 caught from Mille Lacs that was weighed. Northern pike are aggressive and readily strike most popular muskie lures. No where near 73, but if I remember it would have broken the world record by a couple inches. Although I do not own there, Sherwood Forest is right across 169 from where my place is. give or take a few. This is one of the pictures submitted to the DNR verifying the length of the fish on a standard 60-inch (five feet) long. I just got two of my augers blades sharpened by a guy in near Chicago, ill give the name later but he works on them the night he gets em and sends em back right away! doesn’t even charge return shipping. This was a pic from last night. Lake Mille Lacs is filled with structure from large expansive mud flats, long shoreline weed flats to rock humps and sand bars. Tales of giants like this being caught, or seen, have seemingly increased over the past few years. Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Public land hunters ; Free Chest Freezer (needs work) Walleyes. Came back in 5 hours later and there was about. Justin Wing; Bloomington, MN - 30” Walleye on Lake Mille Lacs using a Google Eye w/ Kalen’s bait Jeffrey Splitt; Eagle, River, WI - 46” Muskie on a Vilas Co. How to catch fish. August 28, 2018 at 10:59 am #1794179. Bass Pundit. I Just replaced them this year and stuck with the Northerns. I held off on my prediction waiting to see if the sun today or any wind may have dissolved it into open water once again. 8 ounces in November. One difference between the two casinos is that the Grand Casino Mille Lacs is also home to a poker room, so it might make for a better destination if Texas Hold ‘Em is more your. Fishing on Mille Lacs Lake is promoted by a giant walleye statue. The state record for muskie. 8 ounces. And, though Minnesota’s temperatures range from triple digits to sub-zero, fishing is in commision all year round! When the summer sun is shining, rent a fishing boat or set sail on a. Would of liked to of ran to a few different areas to see what was biting but was kinda limited by having my small boat up there. Although it has been a bit slow lately due to changing weather patterns and water levels, Mille Lacs Lake still offers. lindyrig79. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. 1 Classified Ads - Wheel chair, Transfer chair and Walker Free ; 17 General Discussion Forum - Black Friday Cyber Monday 2023 ;Happy Hunting Musky Nut Guide service Derek "Duck" Johnson DUCK Posted 7/21/2003 10:27 AM (#76398 - in reply to #76243) Subject: RE: MILLE LACS REPORTMy biggest musky to date was caught late September on the inside edge of weeds. Fast action and big fish attract anglers from around the country at this time. The man behind the catch, Brad. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. 22. (For licensing or usage, contact licensing@viralhog. Share. Participant. On Monday, Nov. In a. The fish had a girth of nearly 27 inches, weighed more than 50 pounds and could set the world record for the largest muskie ever caught while fly fishing. 75 inches in length with a 29-inch girth, and. Message Subject: 50" WI Muskie in Mille Lacs Tour- Brood Stock? castmaster: Posted 8/25/2006 9:43 AM (#206575 - in reply to #206290) Subject: RE: 50" WI Muskie in Mille Lacs Tour- Brood Stock? Posts: 911 Location: Hastings, mn, 55033: djs, out of curiousity, what university is your degree from, and what is it in exactly?Luckily, Mille Lacs Lake provides the open space, dense vegetation, and cool and shallow waters that yellow perches depend on to thrive. In about 35 hours of fishing I've mustered 2 follows (1 was a brute) in one 5 minute period. Northern pike are aggressive and readily strike most popular muskie lures. 5-inch girth, soon afterward (photo below). 25-inch monster caught on Mille Lacs Lake by Eric Bakke of. Spearing season open through February 26, 2017. The first day Robert Hawkins fished on Mille Lacs Lake, the only fish he caught was a 57-inch muskie, landed on a fly rod - a possible world record. Hit the S/E corner, Weeds/Rocks/Trolled, Day/Night and NaDa. Hoyos said he caught the fish the day before Thanksgiving on Lake Mille Lacs. 875 inches caught in Pelican Lake in 2016 and the state record for muskie using a fly rod measured 57 inches, caught in Mille Lacs Lake in 2015. Paul. Mille Lacs is known as a big muskie fishery. 22 has tied the current catch-and-release state record. matttreno@hotmail. Posted 10/18/2010 4:21 PM (#463700) Subject: Fall on Mille Lacs. Steve Hale. Yellow perches are typically yellow or gold with 6 – 8 green stripes on their sides. This weeks Mille Lacs fishing report covers the current fishing conditions for smallmouth bass, walleye, and musky. slowjig59. Mille Lacs Lake is located approximately 80 miles north of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 5-inch girth, soon afterward. ” He teamed up with friends, Kevin Kray and Zack Skoglund, and caught an incredible muskie that measured 57 3/4 inches long with a massive 29-inch girth. The smallmouth bass fishing on Mille Lacs Lake is truly amazing. Sioux City IA. Its walleye fishing, however, is second to none. S. Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. West side of the City of Isle on Main Street (Hwy 27) Get Directions. by gonefishin ; Got a good one! posted by fishhuntguy on February 2, 2023 at 9:17. Richfield. Lac des Mille Lacs is a lake in the western part of Thunder Bay District in northwestern Ontario, Canada. 5-inch range, including a monster 56 X 29 in the fall of 2012. GanderMTN-MAN Posted 7/18/2011 8:51 PM (#507818 - in reply to #506951) Subject: Re: Mille LacsMuskieFIRST. jpeg. 40 & 0. Cheers and hook-sets!Back then, the minimum size limit was 48 inches to keep. Location: Elk River,MN. I say 4/28 is official ice out. Angler catches nearly five-foot-long muskie. An exception to this rule — a blue-black specimen — was caught in Mille Lacs Lake in 2015. The boat had a bait bucket in it when I purchased it. The catch on Thanksgiving eve of a beastly muskie, estimated at 61 pounds by Dominic Hoyos of. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. Posts: 234. Where taken: Mille Lacs. A Minnesota angler's whopper of a muskie has officially been confirmed as a state record. It seems to me, that the water temperature has been holding in the mid 50's. A lot of muskie anglers will choose not to target muskies in the dog days just to avoid the extra stress of fighting a fish in warm water. m. Muskellunge (Muskie) Muskies are a fish that aren’t talked about nearly as much as other trophy fish, but don’t let it fool you, they’re out there. Well yes when compared to most other lakes choked full of hammer handles,. Route 169 in Garrison. Since Opening Day this year on Mille Lacs, they have caught and. Last week we had a decent cold front push through bringing with it a stiff northwest. I get about five hours with my remote and it’s dead. 1, anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye between 21-23. I run a 165 fish n ski out on Mille lacs and leech. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. . Walleyestudent Andy Cox. The camera itself will have it’s own cell card, either At&T or Verizon network so it can send the photos. Edited by happy hooker 11/28/2015 4:13 PM: Bondy: Posted 11/28/2015 4:12 PM. I've fished the past 3 weekends up at Mille Lacs and have had rough results. 1996-1998: MDNR biologists age and tag adult muskies in 132,500-acre Mille Lacs. Lake using a Northland Spinner Michael Olson, Milwaukee, WI - 24” Smallmouth Bass on a Vilas Co. About 10:30 that morning, after casting a. Posts: 3974. 9 inches long and 16 years of age. Now, I have had a couple glass boats in the past that got gel coat stress cracks pretty much right out of the box. Posts: 1294. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. Beginning Monday, May 15, a night fishing closure takes effect and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be 6 a. According to my sources around here. Lake Mille Lacs may be famous for its walleye fishing, but as Robert Hawkins found out this week, it also holds at least one mammoth 57-inch muskie. Participant. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. Glad to see you found a few Jake. November 30, 2021 at 10:44 am #2077651. 25 inches, with both fish caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. Website Admin . Kind of about ethics at this point if you are catching more walleye than intended species you may want moove. Muskie Fishing-> Fishing Reports and Destinations-> Mille Lacs . December 18, 2022 at 4:11 pm #2167616. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. 25—The 64-year reign of one of Minnesota's most storied fishing records appears to have come to an end on a chilly night this week. 5 monster caught by Joe Wendolek. LodgeOne of the biggest fishing stories of not only 2021, but for many many decades was the new Minnesota state record muskie caught by Nolan Sprengler on November 22 from here in Mille Lacs Lake. Number, size and type of actively managed Muskellunge waters , 2016. The previous record was a tie for 57. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth set out on one last trip to Mille Lacs Monday, Nov. It is located off of U. chomps. Cal Johnson’s muskie might never be bested. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. for all. 5 seconds. This is for good reason, muskies eat! If you are a muskie angler who is not fishing well into the night, you are missing out. An angler caught and released a new Minnesota state record muskellunge on Mille Lacs Lake The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. 25 inches, which was caught in Hayward, Wisconsin in 1949. "I've got a ton of good muskie stories connected to Whiggley. 8 ounces. 2023/2024 NHL/WILD Offseason-Season-Postseason Thread ; Christmas ; Electric jacks ; pop up ; 2023 Live From The Tree ;Illinois. to 10 p. Isle, MN. Fish Mille Lacs from opener to ice up and get caught out in some rough stuff often. 8 ounces on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday and weighed on a certified scale at a UPS Store, providing the capstone to a. outside the Bay in 19' of water trolling a shad rap for some walleyes to kill some time and lo and behold he boated 2 muskies. Courtesy of Eric Bakke. Mille Lacs has an amazing population of smallmouth, lots of fish, and lots of big ones as well. Inactive. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke of Princeton. Walleye is the Minnesota state fish, it’s always been all about the walleye in Minnesota and Mille Lacs legend and lore has always claimed the lake to be the “Walleye Capitol”. Sprengeler said bringing in the massive fish to the UPS store was. bigpike. December 15, 2019 at 5:53 pm #1898218. Providing more than 130,000 acres of angling adventures, Mille Lacs Lake is Minnesota’s second largest inland lake. 0. MuskieFIRST. This weeks Mille Lacs Lake fishing report covers the walleye and smallmouth bass bite from the fishing opener. Just spoke with Lee on the phone. The secret is out; and Mille Lacs Lake is the destination in Minnesota for fishing. m. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. Steve was also the FIRST and original Muskie guide on Mille Lacs Lake. Muskie) Gene Miller Doug Ertl. Looks like someone broke the new catch-n-release length state record from Mille Lacs on June 11 with a 58 1/4 incher. Widely known as the best big muskie lake in Minnesota, Mille Lacs also holds claim to many state record class fish and even a world fly record. On Mille Lacs? Nope, if there ever was such a place…I’d certainly know about it. Lake using a jig & minnowIDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Muskie Lures. 5 inches of night fishin’ goodness!Jason “Musky Breath” Hamernick is a very well known name in the muskie circles in general — and especially around Mille Lacs — where he is, shall we say, pretty much legendary. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. Burbot (Eelpout): All burbot must be immediately released. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie caught by Eric Bakke. posted by lindyrig79 on March 2, 2023 at 3:18 pm. Dead 73" Muskie ; NFL General Discussion 2023 ; Current State – MN Deer Management ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? UAW contract…. IN fishing for muskellunge — or muskies, as real fishermen prefer to call them — “big” is the operative word. By FOX 9 StaffPublished March 2, 2023 2:15PM. Baby Mallard: Posted 8/24/2008 4:40 PM (#333106 - in reply to #333105). No Live Bait (with the exception of huge sucker minnows): Today through Thursday, July 15, 2021, and with the exception of sucker minnows larger than 8 inches used to target pike and. m. Isle, MN. What happened to Mille Lacs muskies? To put things in perspective, from 1993 to 2019, there were 36,000 fingerlings stocked total for all of those 26 years. January 28, 2017 at 7:50 am #1669313. We didn’t have anything happen. The world record muskie is currently living in Minnesota’s mille lacs lake —or so biologists think. As you are about to see, Hoyer Fishing catches. Yes, Mille Lacs Lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. IN fishing for muskellunge — or muskies, as real fishermen prefer to call them — “big” is the operative word. Report includes photos, video, and in depth advice on what’s. . Full load: kicker motor, bow mount, 3 batteries, electronics, x-tra tall windshield, muskie fishing rods, tackle, etc. 5 inches and weighed an estimated 51 pounds; an exceptional catch for the large but shallow lake. The lake provides the suitable habitat and room to grow record muskies. Over the last few years there have been fish caught on Mille Lacs that have been only a few pounds short. He added that he released the fish after capturing it. August 17, 2016 at 8:34 am #1634513. Posts: 2936. Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. So much has changed since 1946 when life was simpler. Good Luck Fishing! Ryan Kelly. Custom Rod & Tackle showed just how big this fish was!In depth Mille Lacs fishing report with images and video of what is currently catching smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. Larry Dahlberg of Taylors Falls, a die-hard. Not just Mille Lacs, but most “ma and Pa” resorts have disappeared since 1946. Press Release Uncertified world record muskie boated and released in Mille Lacs Lake by Mille Lacs Band DNR biologists Mille Lacs Lake is known to be a world-class fishery and home to trophy. The state record for muskie is 56-7/8 inches caught on Pelican Lake in 2016. Weekly fishing report for Mille Lacs Lake smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. , broke the record for the longest muskie in Minnesota. It is world renowned for its abiltiy to kick out record-sized muskies. 8 ounces. Mille lacs Muskie. Mille Lacs – – Map. DNR: New Record Muskie Caught on Mille Lacs. June 1, 2016 at 3:22 am #1622195. I know some die hard Muskie spin guys that do great on the city lakes casting from shore. Fishing opener!! Finally walleye season here in Minnesota so we headed out to Mille Lacs. Participant. m. In 2015, Robert Hawkins caught and released a 57 X 26. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskellunge weighing 55 pounds and 14. gimruis. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. MILLE LACS, Minn. My 2014 boat came with Northern Batteries. Posts: 28. // November 24, 2021. 0. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on Lake. Nov. Walleye fishing is holding it's own, with daytime fish coming on. I forget the guys name who lives on Mille Lacs and makes the Just Big Muskies videos but I heard he has not boated a single muskie on Mille Lacs all season. Posts: 24. These baits hunt and wander, triggering strikes when other lures don’t. Posts: 172. Marcum LX3 for sale. Posts: 9238. Mid-winter on Mille Lacs is typically a time of morning, evening, and overnight peak activity. He reeled in the monster on June 11th on. Sprengler’s fish was an impressive 57 3/4 inches long with a huge 29 inch girth and weighed an amazing 55 pounds 14. Set up in 8 feet of water when I saw a bunch of sunfish on the camera. On Monday, the Minnesota DNR certified the new state record, saying the muskellunge. 5 inches, of his career this fall on a Musky Innovations Bull Dawg. 8-ounce muskie at Mille Lacs Lake. Not true. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. Robert Hawkins caught a 57-inch monster muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs Monday. 22 on Mille Lacs. After landing an estimated 61-pound muskie in Mille Lacs Lake, Dominic Hoyos and Dean Block released the fish, forgoing record. Northern pike – Limit of 10. Look in the Mille Lacs forum for a bunch of info. 1999-2005: MDNR biologists document reports of tagged fish that are caught, harvested, or. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the new record Monday afternoon. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. Unlike recent years, there is no planned closure to walleye fishing or ban on using live bait during the first two weeks in July. Stove and oven. Widely known as the best big muskie lake in Minnesota, Mille Lacs also holds claim to many state record class fish and even a world. " I was surprised to see that. Lagoona Guide Service is a fully equipped ice fishing outfitter serving Mille Lacs Lake. Since 2000, the Mille Lacs muskie stocking program has continued every other year with releases of 3,000 fingerlings (nearly a foot long) at a time. Fishing Mille Lacs on Nov. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. Top techniques at this time include dragging tubes and swimbaits over rock and gravel transitions. We found several unsafe areas for even ATV traffic and today’s satellite picture shows it even better than I can explain. Mille Lacs lake muskies are notorious for pulling a Houdini act during much of the day, making the saying, “The night time is the right time,” even more true. 25-inch monster caught on Mille Lacs Lake by Eric Bakke of. It came out of Mille Lacs Lake on November 22, 2021. For muskies, the world records for length and weight are held by two different fish. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. New to Mille lacs wondering how this plan sounds? Don’t mind walking, have a good pulling harness and in shape. the current record by length is 57. Widely known as the best big muskie lake in Minnesota, Mille Lacs also holds claim to many state record class fish and even a world fly record. 25-inch muskie caught by Princeton, Minnesota angler Eric Bakke is the new state catch-and-release record. Im planning on walking out of north garrison public access, staying friday overnight in my popup on west myr mar reef, and walking out to myr mar flats saturday. This. DT. Minnesota angler reels in 61-pound muskie MILLE LACS -- A muskie caught on Lake Mille Lacs the day before Thanksgiving could have been a world record -- although it'll never be official. Each ice fishing season droves of anxious fisherman travel north to Mille Lacs in search of trophy walleye, big pike, jumbo perch, and hot tullibee action. (Water temperatures are so critical for released fish survival that Montana restricts fishing to morning hours only when some trout streams rise above 73 degrees for multiple days. 9, two 20-something anglers from Iowa had been casting on Mille Lacs less than half an hour with Hamernick when one of them, Ryan Becker, hooked into a muskie that would measure 57¾. Many of Royal's clients look at them as a bonus fish. December 26, 2013 at 6:26 pm #1374317. Rick Z. To join you must be a registered site member and request group membership. The biggest was a female 54. July 1, 2023 Walleyes. Mille Lacs produces second monster muskie in 17 days. to a small Platte/Sullivan area lake. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. Monster muskie found on Mille Lacs exceeds state record By Tony Kennedy Star Tribune June 28, 2017 — 6:25am . To mix it up, I run a jointed bait like a jointed Legend Perch Bait. 35, 0. m. i am heading up this sunday to fish muskies in the day and troll at night. Paul metropolitan area. 2,613 likes · 123 were here.