Inactive. The south east part of the lake is full of rock piles and reefs that hold fish year around. 25 inches. Posts: 4505. 25 is downright impressive and even looks like a potential world record—or at least a. “I’ve been fishing Mille Lacs Lake since I was about 9-years-old,” he said. big_g. bigpike. . GanderMTN-MAN Posted 7/18/2011 8:51 PM (#507818 - in reply to #506951) Subject: Re: Mille LacsPosts: 1233 Location: Hayward, Wisconsin: Horsehunter (Frank): NO, you can't "just say it". The state record came out of lake Calhoun in Minneapolis for a while 38lbs and something. 8 ounces. (credit: Mille Lacs Band. The boat had a bait bucket in it when I purchased it. Bob picked up a nice pike, had one miss on our Goonie Dawg, and one other really small musky follow on a Dunwright Lifelike south of Half Moon amongst the acres of cabbage in 8 feet of water. January 28, 2017 at 7:50 am #1669313. Menu . Not to hijack your thread but what do people think a reasonable price is for an 8 hour guide trip for 2 guys walleye fishing. Not true. GanderMTN-MAN Posted 7/18/2011 8:51 PM (#507818 - in reply to #506951) Subject: Re: Mille LacsMuskieFIRST. It has a great north woods cabin feel with the five. 22, on Lake Mille Lacs. 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. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. Lake using a Northland Spinner Michael Olson, Milwaukee, WI - 24” Smallmouth Bass on a Vilas Co. Baby Mallard: Posted 8/24/2008 4:40 PM (#333106 - in reply to #333105). 75 inch muskie on Metro Lake in Minneapolis Minnesota on. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. May 24, 2007 at 12:29 am #574378. 0. 6 a. The previous Minnesota record for heaviest muskie, 54 pounds, was. And then add the overall resistance and at times outrage that muskies were. 48 pounds. January 27, 2017 at 12:08 pm #1669153. . There’s young, middle age, and older people there depending on what group you want to hang with. Posts: 1890. It has a great North Woods cabin feel with 5-star quality and space for family reunions, gatherings, and more! The vacation rental features 9 bedrooms, a guest suite, a huge loft, 2 added sleeping spaces, 6 bathrooms, a sauna, and a snack bar. 2006. Block and Hoyos labeled the fish “Queen of Mille Lacs” and it just may be the largest fish ever caught on Mille Lacs. A post on the Lakestatesfishing web site stated: “It was reported to me by a Mille Lacs Resort owner that a 54. Retired for seven years and a Mille Lacs muskie guide for 20, Miller is both an angling innovator and outright character. Posts: 59778. Monster muskie found on Mille Lacs exceeds state record By Tony Kennedy Star Tribune June 28, 2017 — 6:25am . Share. posted by Denny O on August 16, 2016 at 11:09 am. Participant. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth set out on one last trip to Mille Lacs Monday, Nov. How to catch fish. 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. perchhead. Above: Benjamin Knutson caught the longest muskie, 56. Fished all day Sunday on Mille Lacs with the wind and never ran out of Battery. Every year, thousands of anglers flock to the lake in search of walleye, northern pike, muskie, and other game fish. Dead 73" Muskie ; Time for a new bow. It is located in the counties of Mille Lacs, Aitkin, and Crow Wing, roughly 75 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. 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. 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. According to the agency, the 58 1/4-inch-long fish was caught on June 11, 2022, on Mille Lacs Lake. joneser. Mud flats have areas of softer/harder bottoms and even rock piles have different size rock. Posts: 4484. ” 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. A 12V 9 amp lead battery is included. 1, anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye between 21-23. The man behind the catch, Brad. The muskie tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. The. to 10 p. Posts: 3974. 8 ounces. The state began sporadically stocking Mille Lacs — a massive central Minnesota lake of some 132,500 acres — in 1969, providing a beastly alternative to its famed walleye. Participant. 10, 1949. For many years in a row back in the 2000s, when there was a steady muskie tournament circuit on the lake, Jason and his partner would win them. Fishing opener is finally here! I have some big expectations for Mille Lacs walleyes this spring. GARRISON, Minn. Steve Hale. Just learned that a new state record Muskie was killed in the gillnets on Mille Lacs. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. ) The Mille Lacs. The ice was 22 inches. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. Any suggestions would be so appreciated!John is also excited for the upcoming muskie and trophy northern pike trips and provides a quick summary of current conditions in his video below. Last week we had a decent cold. Paul. 8 ounces. Tuesday, November 21, 2023. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. Its walleye fishing, however, is second to none. It was bought as a back up unit and only has seen the the ice 3-4 times. MILLE LACS, Minn. 8 ounces on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday and weighed on a certified scale at a UPS Store, providing the capstone to a. It is most likely going to be the home of the next Minnesota state record. 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. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie caught by Eric Bakke. 22 has tied the current catch-and-release state record. Lake Mille Lacs. September 14, 2005 at 3:09 pm #1286877. Northern pike – Limit of 10. Interestingly, despite its size, Mille Lacs is a relatively shallow lake, with a maximum depth of just 42 feet. About 10:30 that morning, after casting a. ; A Risky Day is not a direct prediction of precipitation (Rain/Snow) but instead a. 6) Lack of forage. Putting together some rods and just wondering if you guys. Robert Hawkins caught a 57-inch monster muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs Monday. Matt's Fishing. It went from the lake that probably had the highest muskie angling pressure in the state, to a lake that most muskie anglers don’t fish anymore, except maybe at. Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Report for Late July Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Muskie. Plymouth angler's Mille Lacs muskie breaks state record: 'What an incredible fish' Plymouth angler catches 55-pound, 14-ounce monster and topples a. To mix it up, I run a jointed bait like a jointed Legend Perch Bait. Nov 24, 2021 Updated Jan 4, 2022. The state record for a muskie is 56. Big bright rattle spoons are best at this time. Participant. 0. Marcum LX3 for sale. MDNR stocks Wisconsin-source fish in many waters, including almost 14,000 fish in Mille Lacs from 1984 through 1987, as. Yamaha F200, Reliance 14 1/4 x 18p. June 13, 2016 at 11:26 am #1624190. . 5 seconds (performance bulletin: 6. Participant. What a lunker local guides predict the next State record will come out of Mille Lacs. Did find a few smallies and rock bass to. October 22, 2020 at 9:58 am. The MN DNR is taking public input regarding the future management of Mille Lacs Lake (including muskie management) through April 2nd, 2021. 8 ounces. Share. What are the best boat ramps to launch a large glass boat safely on Mille Lacs? Particularly west side and south side. The camera itself will have it’s own cell card, either At&T or Verizon network so it can send the photos. My prediction is that Mille Lacs will freeze over on Monday November 30th, 2020. Mid-winter on Mille Lacs is typically a time of morning, evening, and overnight peak activity. by Denny O ; Mille lacs report 1 2. . Mille Lacs Lake (Mille Lacs, Aitkin, & Crow Wing counties) Number one on our list of best muskie lakes in Minnesota is Mille Lacs Lake. m. 28; 8 months, 2 weeks ago. This results in a lot of fish that would much rather attack a lure than follow it to the boat. 7) Over abundance of forage. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. Mille lacs this week? Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Walleyes on Tip Ups; Burbot; dinner; 27″ walleye; Latest from the community. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. This period is quickly becoming the busiest season for Lagoona Guide Service. Now, I have had a couple glass boats in the past that got gel coat stress cracks pretty much right out of the box. Since 1993, the DNR has been stocking Mille Lacs with around 3,000 fingerlings every other year. gimruis. Although I do not own there, Sherwood Forest is right across 169 from where my place is. Will primarily be trolling the sand flats and weed edges on the N and NE side of the lake. Minnesota’s. Any tips anyone willing to share about the area id be grateful. Posts: 6259. There’s a story and pictures on Facebook where a former CO found it floating took a couple pictures and re-released the dead musky. Kind of about ethics at this point if you are catching more walleye than intended species you may want moove. Gene Miller right now is the superstar up there and does 4 hour trips trolling. Might want to list a price. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskellunge weighing 55 pounds and 14. And two of the five muskies were 55 inches! Here is a 51-1/2-inch muskie caught by Ted Takasaki on the rock reefs of Mille Lacs in August. 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. Nolan. 651-769-3142. Musky Lodge, Isle, Minnesota. An exception to this rule — a blue-black specimen — was caught in Mille Lacs Lake in 2015. Participant. 12 private rooms for sleeping plus a large loft area with multiple beds. Participant. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. Areas near structure and cover are ideal habitat for muskies. According to a press release from the Minnesota DNR, the state's. Thanks: muskyhunter47: Posted 6/30/2015 7:56 AM (#774441 - in. Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Many anglers believe the next state-record muskie will be caught here. Matt's Fishing offers legendary smallmouth bass, musky, and walleye fishing guide trips on Mille Lacs. The. I just learned that Phil’s Myr Mar will be closing the bar/restaurant in a couple weeks for good. Asking $300. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. Monday, Nov. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. My first assumption from the readings is that muskies are not native to mille lacs and were introduced in 1984. 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. Posts: 4569. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. August 17, 2016 at 8:34 am #1634513. A Minnesota man hauled in a 55-inch muskie last week that weighed an estimated 61 pounds! Toggle navigation. 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. Participant. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. Surprisingly, Prince’s Bait did not have any shiners. m. . Lake using a jig & minnowIDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Muskie Lures. Royal's largest muskie on the lake was 50 1/2 inches. last Monday, Nov. Yikes!Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. Message Subject: DNR shocks giant at Mille Lacs: Yep: Posted 5/18/2019 1:21 PM (#937583). , hold potential state-record muskie shortly after Sprengeler caught it around 9 p. Participant. The ice was 22 inches. Although I do not own there, Sherwood Forest is right across 169 from where my place is. Photo by Jon Blood; Measuring a monster. 53 inch muskie on Mille Lacs in Minnesota on 11/02/2019. September 1 is the beginning of the fall transition time. i am heading up this sunday to fish muskies in the day and troll at night. The state began sporadically stocking Mille Lacs — a massive central Minnesota lake of some 132,500 acres — in 1969, providing a beastly alternative to its famed walleye. The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee met Sept. (FOX 9) - A Plymouth man appears to have broken a 64-year-old state record during his last fishing trip before the freeze on Lake Mille Lacs. 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. by Roger Cormier. An angler is reeling from the 57-inch muskie he caught using a fly pole on a central Minnesota lake. Looking to upgrade my main unit so I won’t need this unit. The Minnesota Department of Natural. Photos were taken, witnesses watched the. If it is in your budget, I would recommend a 12″ Supernatural Headlock or two. The Minnesota DNR on Monday said it has certified the massive, 58. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. Actually the Gene Miller outing is a fairly reasonable price when compared to hiring a private guide or even relative to what you get on a launch boat for $35-$40 per person. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. 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. Snowmobiles, heated portable fish houses, and all necessary fishing and safety equipment are provided. Lee and Robbie talk about what MAY have happened to the rise and fall of Mille Lacs Muskies. But I have a 10 year old Ranger 618 that I run hard. Last year there was a 53 X 29 caught from Mille Lacs that was weighed. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. The previous record was a tie for 57. They all also have landings. I run a 165 fish n ski out on Mille lacs and leech. state of Minnesota. Typical baits of choice in my boat at this time are regular sized bucktails and plopper style topwaters. Posts: 4484. Dead 73" Muskie ; NFL General Discussion 2023 ; Current State – MN Deer Management ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? UAW contract…. Lee dives in deep on his Guiding career on the famous Mille lacs. The circle needed to be smaller to hold the bucket. It actually weighed 53 pounds on a scale, just a pound and a half more than the Crawford formula and almost 3 pounds less than the standard formula. Yikes!Saturday we stayed on the south end of the lake. 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. His state-record catch measured half an inch shorter than Bakke’s fish, but it was five inches girthier and much heavier. — You hear it all the time about Mille Lacs: if you go there in November before the water turns to ice, the fish gods reward you with big walleyes. Having fished this lake for decades, I couldn’t agree more. The top 2 Muskies are the biggest Muskies that humans have ever seen, that seems pretty fishy doesn’t it. 1996-1998: MDNR biologists age and tag adult muskies in 132,500-acre Mille Lacs. The current record, 54 pounds, was set at Lake Winnibigoshish in 1957. The world-record fly-rod muskie was caught on Mille Lacs. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. Tales of giants like this being caught, or seen, have seemingly increased over the past few years. Muskie Discussion Forums. The monster hit the lure just 25 seconds after the rod was put in the holder. Central Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake is a true multi-species gem, featuring walleyes, smallmouth bass and muskies. Most fishermen consider a muskie measuring 50 inches in length and weighing about 30 pounds to be. Ask for Dave Bentley, a celebrated Mille Lacs muskie guide, and you'll soon learn what's popping and where. Bakke was fishing on June 11 on Mille Lacs Lake with fishing partner Jon Blood and. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. July 26, 2020 at 9:20 am #1960474. The night closures are from 10pm to 6am from Monday, May 15, 2023 to Thursday, August 31, 2023; and from midnight. to 10 p. Posts: 12232. March 10, 2023 at 2:18 am #2187472. Night Closures : While Pike and muskie fishing is allowed overnight, night closures – from 10pm to 6am and – are in effect for other species on Mille Lacs. He reeled in the monster on June 11th on. Spearing season open through February 26, 2017. Steve Scepaniak taught a class on muskie/northern pike fishing at the Onamia Depot Library on March 8, and a small group of enthusiastic anglers showed up to learn his secrets. Same outing was a bonus 52″ held by guy in yellow shirt. June 1, 2023 at 4:20 pm #2206148. MN. . Central Mn. The previous record was a tie for 57. The Dominoes are falling…. “I’ve been guiding on the lake for about 30 years. Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Will hold any brand for electronics or the live scope set-up. (For licensing or usage, contact [email protected]. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. S. April 12, 2023 at 3:17 pm #2195447. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Tim was introduced to Mille Lacs in the mid 70s by his Dad. It was supposedly 56″ long. On Nov. The goal is to catch a muskie in the 50-pound class, a memorable fish that would make freezing fingers and iced-up rod guides worth the effort. chomps. Posts: 234. 10 pounds (31. 8 ounces in November. 5-inch girth, soon afterward (photo below). May 13, 2023 at 12:09 pm #2202394. Lake. m. by gonefishin ; Got a good one! posted by fishhuntguy on February 2, 2023 at 9:17. This enormous “Thousand Lakes” (the meaning of Mille Lacs Lake’s French name) is the second-biggest lake in Minnesota, sloshing about over nearly 133,000 acres east-southeast of. Water was 73 deg. i got some good tips from the folks in participating in the “fall roll call” forum, but wondering what other info is out there. The team, from the Mille Lacs Band DNR Fishery Department, boated the fish, measured it and snapped photos, and then released it. For muskies, the world records for length and weight are held by two different fish. Northern pike are aggressive and readily strike most popular muskie lures. 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?Muskie Nugget #2: It is all about SPEED²! "When fishing the dog days of summer, you will often see more angling pressure during low-light periods and well into the night. As you are about to see, Hoyer Fishing catches. The lake provides the suitable habitat and room to grow record muskies. We will try some of them this weekend, but late February and March I fish these areas the most looking for bug hatches that are drawing in the fish. Dead 73" Muskie ; NFL General Discussion 2023 ; Current State – MN Deer Management ; Opinions Needed: Ford. The first day Robert Hawkins fished on Lake Mille Lacs, the only fish he caught was a 57-inch muskie, landed on a fly rod — a possible world record. 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. Yellow perches are typically yellow or gold with 6 – 8 green stripes on their sides. 2023/2024 NHL/WILD Offseason-Season-Postseason Thread ; Christmas ; Electric jacks ; pop up ; 2023 Live From The Tree ;Illinois. Muskie Lures. Gallagher’s catch had a 50-inch length and 25-inch girth, with an estimated weight of 49 pounds. m. This fish was released! Mille Lacs is also home to the largest sized northern pike in our area. 5 inch monster! Dave Selle kicked off the 2021 MN musky season with this big bodied bruiser – 55. Life Cycle: 1 The eggs move from an infected heron’s mouth into the water while the heron is catching fish. The biggest was a female 54. State-licensed anglers will have the opportunity to harvest a walleye 21-23 inches in length or greater than 28 inches throughout the 2023 open water season on Mille Lacs Lake. The state record 54-pound, 56-inch muskie does not seem so distant now. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. The secret is out; and Mille Lacs Lake is the destination in Minnesota for fishing. The muskellunge he caught on Nov. by Bass Pundit ; Mille Lacs Open All Summer. Willing to meet within 30 miles or so of La Crosse. In 2015, Robert Hawkins caught and released a 57 X 26. Participant. This weeks Mille Lacs fishing report covers the current fishing conditions for smallmouth bass, walleye, and musky. 8-ounce muskie from Lake Mille Lacs that’s quite likely the largest ever caught in the Land of. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. Late season smallmouth binge feed in September and October attempting to bulk up for the long winter. Javier Serna. I caught one small walleye trolling in front of Myr Mar Saturday night. Angler catches nearly five-foot-long muskie. Fall (mid September- ice up) Fall Mille Lacs walleyes, can provide some of the best fishing of the season. December 12, 2019 at 1:31 pm #1897425. Please use extreme caution when traveling anywhere across country on Mille Lacs as there are many areas still with 4” or. Posted 10/18/2010 4:21 PM (#463700) Subject: Fall on Mille Lacs. Mille Lacs is known to harbor muskies of astronomical proportions. Viewing 9 posts - 1 through 9 (of 9 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Sep 10, 2021. The tullibee population, susceptible to warm water, has dropped dramatically in recent years. I will be hitting Mille lacs hard this year for the elusive musky and would just like some helpful tips. August 17, 2016 at 8:34 am #1634513. 39. 8m S. 45). The basic plan that I have is $5/month, but it lets me keep an eye on what’s moving in. Thury recently caught a 53-incher on Mille Lacs, while other guides, such as Paul Hartman, Kevin Cochran, and Jerry Sondag, have also become converts. Retired for seven years and a Mille Lacs muskie guide for 20, Miller is both an angling innovator and outright character. A world record out of Mille Lacs would be worth keeping,,,this would be a great testament and compliment to the Minnesota dnr muskie program to produce something like this in a program that's not really that old could preserve and expand their budget, Might help in getting more waters stocked too. Excellent walleye fishing on early ice is hopefully a good indicator of things to come this season. Robert Hawkins caught a 57-inch monster muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs Monday. my post has the "rules" for documentation and acceptance. @fishlagoona. Full load: kicker motor, bow mount, 3 batteries, electronics, x-tra tall windshield, muskie fishing rods, tackle, etc. The skin mount of the fish is still displayed Moccasin Bar in Hayward, Wisconsin. It’s not a deep lake (about 40 feet maximum. 42099 State Highway 47. Lake Mille Lacs has world class bass, northern pike and muskie fishing (e. However incredible the bite can be in. Over the last few years there have been fish caught on Mille Lacs that have been only a few pounds short. Don’t let the big water of Mille Lacs scare you. We spent yesterday very carefully moving around the north end of the lake checking ice a spots. According to my sources around here. Fishing on Mille Lacs Lake is promoted by a giant walleye statue. It’s doable but I prefer no more than 10mph wind on Mille lacs and 14 on leech. , broke the record for the longest muskie in Minnesota. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day.