8 ounces. for all species. John still has openings for full and half day guide trips. Sprengeler’s fish measured 57. Burbot (Eelpout): All burbot must be immediately released. of Platte/Sullivan Lakes, Minnesocold. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke of Princeton. 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. 6 full bathrooms plus a large sauna. June 1, 2016 at 3:22 am #1622195. That’s right folks. Mille Lacs lake is well known for its giant muskies! In fact, the state record was caught on Mille Lacs Lake in the fall of 2021. Many of Royal's clients look at them as a bonus fish. That is a Mille Lacs muskie. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. big_g. Posts: 59778. “On November 22nd I set out on the last trip of my season with Kevin Kray and Zack Skoglund to chase the queen,” Sprengeler begins in his post. 2. Whatever you are after with your Mille Lacs Fishing Guide you will find there is no shortage of fishing spots and offers anglers multi species opportunities which include Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskies, Jumbo Perch, and. Sprengeler’s fish measured 57. ) The Mille Lacs. A lower walleye harvest this winter and an improving walleye population are combining to allow this year’s more liberal regulations. gimruis. GUIDE OUTDOORS;. Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass:. This is one of the pictures submitted to the DNR verifying the length of the fish on a standard 60-inch (five feet) long. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. We actually shared a 54 incher from Brian in last week’s newsletter, but he topped that big girl with this 56. The world record for a hooked muskie is 60-1/4 inches caught in Hayward, Wis. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. There is nothing illegal with targeting perch smallmouth muskie pike or other panfish as long as the respected species is open. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. Sprengler’s fish was an impressive 57 3/4 inches long with a huge 29 inch girth and weighed an amazing 55 pounds 14. May 24, 2007 at 12:29 am #574378. . Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. . Edited by happy hooker 11/28/2015 4:13 PM: Bondy: Posted 11/28/2015 4:12 PM. Posts: 21. Beginning Monday, May 15, the night fishing closure takes effect, and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be. January 27, 2017 at 12:08 pm #1669153. This weeks Mille Lacs fishing report covers the current fishing conditions for smallmouth bass, walleye, and musky. The pre-spawn window on this body of water (opening fishing through Memorial Weekend), can provide some of the best smallmouth fishing of the year. Mille Lacs launch fishing boats range in size from 25 to 73 feet and hold up to 50 people, most are even equipped with restrooms and grills for outdoor dining. Yes, there are some truly giant muskies in Mille Lacs… there’s no doubt in my mind that the MN state record is swimming there right now. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. 5-inch range, including a monster 56 X 29 in the fall of 2012. matttreno@hotmail. Beginning Monday, May 15, a night fishing closure takes effect and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be 6 a. . Participant. In today's Star Trib there is another comment about opening spearing on Mille Lacs, in addition to lowering the size limit for Muskies and increasing their harvest rate. 22 catch of a 55-pound, 14. According to a press release from the Minnesota DNR, the state's. Muskie Fishing-> Fishing Reports and Destinations-> Mille Lacs . The team knew this fish was unusually large-even for a muskie. Muskies, too. I say 4/28 is official ice out. Tales of giants like this being caught, or seen, have seemingly increased over the past few years. Lake Mille Lacs. give or take a few. com - The #1 source in all of muskie fishing. Nolan. Areas near structure and cover are ideal habitat for muskies. Participant. The Circle had been modified to fit the bucket that was there. 22, in his words, “To chase the queen. Here, MWO contributor and Mille Lacs fishing guide Tony Roach tells us how to catch the monster smallmouths that have put the lake “on. Willing to meet within 30 miles or so of La Crosse. 132,500 Acres of Family-Sized Vacation. Oct. Full load: kicker motor, bow mount, 3 batteries, electronics, x-tra tall windshield, muskie fishing rods, tackle, etc. Posts: 4484. Eric Bakke caught a monster muskie on Mille Lacs Lake on June 11, and it was officially certified this week by the Minnesota DNR at 58. 27, 2006. Possessed of a boyish devil-may-care attitude, Miller, 65, guides from the. September 2017. Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. Over the last few years there have been fish caught on Mille Lacs that have been only a few pounds short. 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". Look in the Mille Lacs forum for a bunch of info. Courtesy of Eric Bakke. (320) 676-9972 (Phone) View Website. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. July 1, 2023 Walleyes. S. Mille Lacs fisheries supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources. Lake Mille Lacs in central Minnesota can create the best family vacations, on or off the water. m. 8 kg), according to FishBase. November 1, 2022 at 8:01 p. Robert Hawkins caught a 57-inch monster muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs Monday. Stove and oven. 44 inch pike don’t grow on trees. The Mille Lacs misconception is you need to go to the middle of the lake to catch fish. 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. (Courtesy of the Mille Lacs Band DNR) Muskie measuring 61-1/2 inches boated and released by Mille Lacs Band DNR biologists. slowjig59. How to catch fish. Old reliables such as ned rigs and swimsuits have been working well, but techniques such as jerbaits, spy baits, and Alabama/Minnesota rigs, have been excellent too. Posted 2/8/2010 10:38 AM (#422392 - in reply to #422248) Subject: Re: Best month to fish Mille Lacs Posts: 2089 Depending on the type of Spring and of course water temps, but late June through July can be a lot of fun. 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. Sioux City IA. 2,613 likes · 123 were here. It seems to me, that the water temperature has been holding in the mid 50's for too long and has made the fishing stagnet. As noted in my first post, it MUST be documented at least as well as was done on the "Mille Lacs Queen". And, as nearly all muskie anglers do, he released both fish. Located just 85 miles north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. The previous record was a tie for 57. Posts: 1280. Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Public land hunters ; Free Chest Freezer (needs work) Walleyes. Many avid muskie anglers are worried about the age and overall health of Mille Lac's muskellunge population, though. Unlike recent years, there is no planned closure to walleye fishing or ban on using live bait during the first two weeks in July. by Bass Pundit ; Any Suggestions This Weekend? posted by Brewer on October 19, 2023 at 3:21 pm. A post on the Lakestatesfishing web site stated: “It was reported to me by a Mille Lacs Resort owner that a 54. Participant. Posts: 26. 1999-2005: MDNR biologists document reports of tagged fish that are caught, harvested, or. It is world renowned for its abiltiy to kick out record-sized muskies. It was caught on the Chippewa Flowage in Sawyer County on Oct. Walleye fishing is holding it's own, with daytime fish coming on. Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Report for Late July Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Muskie This weeks Mille Lacs fishing report covers the current fishing conditions for smallmouth bass, walleye, and musky. Just learned that a new state record Muskie was killed in the gillnets on Mille Lacs. Staying mobile is the key to finding and catching aggressive daytime walleyes. January 14, 2019 at 12:47 pm #1825882. Mille lacs fall was truly special lots of huge fish caught,,,that looks like the biggie. A 58. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. Got a few crappies before then at midnight the bass turned on. Cal Johnson – 67 Pounds 8 Ounces. The muskie tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Up to date report covers detailed locations, structures, and techniques for. Detailed fishing report for mid July '22 on Mille Lacs Lake. Asking $300. 22, on Lake Mille Lacs. I just learned that Phil’s Myr Mar will be closing the bar/restaurant in a couple weeks for good. 13; 5 days, 10 hours ago. The maximum documented length is 72. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. com. 8-ounce muskie at Mille Lacs Lake. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. , and Kevin Kray of Otsego, Minn. The state record for muskie using a fly rod measured 57 inches, caught on Mille Lacs Lake in 2015. This results in a lot of fish that would much rather attack a lure than follow it to the boat. I will respond in a timely manner. 25-inch muskie caught by Princeton, Minnesota angler Eric Bakke is the new state catch-and-release record. Participant. The state record is 34 pounds and the world record is 51 pounds, but Gallagher said he. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. 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. Hoyos said he caught the fish the day before Thanksgiving on Lake Mille Lacs. jpg. . 25-inch monster caught on Mille Lacs Lake by Eric Bakke of. We spent yesterday very carefully moving around the north end of the lake checking ice a spots. Kenneth O’Brien. Mn Muskie Tournament Trail Qualifier – Metro Area Lakes, MN June 9, 2007. Hammernick has guided clients to multiple muskies in the 55- to 57. Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No?. 25 inches. His state-record catch measured half an inch shorter than Bakke’s fish, but it was five inches girthier and much heavier. Hey,. The muskie was 55 inches long, with a girth of 30 inches. joneser. From what I have heard it is perhaps one of the nicest trailer parks in the area. 25 is downright impressive and even looks like a potential world record—or at least a. I will be hitting Mille lacs hard this year for the elusive musky and would just like some helpful tips. Set up in 8 feet of water when I saw a bunch of sunfish on the camera. September 4, 2017 at 9:08 pm #1713604. The state record for muskie. Mille Lacs is one of the best Muskie lakes in Minnesota. Posts: 73. 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. Posts: 2936. Retired for seven years and a Mille Lacs muskie guide for 20, Miller is both an angling innovator and outright character. Posts: 234. Gary Gilbert had no. 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. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. 5-inch range, including a monster 56 X 29 in the fall of 2012. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. Angler catches nearly five-foot-long muskie. The muskie measured 56. Nov 24, 2021 Updated Jan 4, 2022. The night closures are from 10pm to 6am from Monday, May 15, 2023 to Thursday, August 31, 2023; and from. Javier Serna. Shallow sand and weed edges can be great at this time, and will continue to hold fish for at least the coming week. Glad to see you found a few Jake. September 1 is the beginning of the fall transition time. Cove, Isle, Wahkon Bay all produce fish with some protection from the wind. The smallmouth bass fishing on Mille Lacs Lake is truly amazing. Asking $200. 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. (For licensing or usage, contact licensing@viralhog. I believe that's the musky that wrecked the walleye fishery there. Javier Serna. If you like to fish in the big stuff, boat control in the big stuff, rebait in the big stuff and not spill your drink then go 18’+. Connor Lingwall, of Blaine, caught and released a 55-inch, 43-pound muskie while fishing. 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. That fish is probably still swimming and waiting to be caught again and become the new state record. Participant. Yes, Mille Lacs Lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. Less than three weeks after a 57-inch muskie estimated to weigh more than 50 pounds was caught by a fly fisherman on Mille Lacs Lake, Dominic. . Even the neighbors haven’t. 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. Surprisingly, Prince’s Bait did not have any shiners. 1) Muskie eating everything including 300 lb people in the lake. 5) Under-harvest by natives. Monday, Nov. 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. Well yes when compared to most other lakes choked full of hammer handles,. According to DNR muskie stocking records, technicians clipped the right pelvic fin of fingerlings before they entered Mille Lacs in 1992 and 1999. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. February 13, 2016 at 7:28 pm #1599681. . The state record 54-pound, 56-inch muskie does not seem so distant now. But the total number of fish is very low. Several muskies caught last fall might have broken the Minnesota state record had they not been released. Muskie Lures. Plymouth angler's Mille Lacs muskie breaks state record: 'What an incredible fish' Plymouth angler catches 55-pound, 14-ounce monster and topples a. 8 ounces in November. jpeg. According to Borovsky’s data in 2006 alone, the DNR creel census reported there were 80 muskies harvested that had an average of an astonishing 36 pounds each. The biggest muskellunge ever caught was 68 pounds and 631⁄2 inches long. The south east part of the lake is full of rock piles and reefs that hold fish year around. We fished The Tundra, The Graveyard, Wahkon Bay, and Vineland Bay. Participant. Fall (mid September- ice up) Fall Mille Lacs walleyes, can provide some of the best fishing of the season. Route 169 in Garrison. That tells me 2 things. The tullibee population, susceptible to warm water, has dropped dramatically in recent years. I gave very specific input about the need for increased stocking of muskellunge in Mille Lacs. Let's be realistic Frank, it was. Among hard-core musky fishermen, it is now a commonly held belief that the next state record will come from Mille Lacs. 45). 6 a. The state record for muskie is 56-7/8 inches caught on Pelican Lake in 2016. Get some wind when there is room for the ice to move and things can get interesting on many sides of the lake. New to Mille lacs wondering how this plan sounds? Don’t mind walking, have a good pulling harness and in shape. It is located off of U. ”This fish was caught on Mille Lacs Lake during the 2014 Professional Musky Tournament Trail Qualifier. Participant. 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. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. 7) Over abundance of forage. Participant. Mille Lacs Fishing Report (Mid September Smallmouth. Mille Lacs – – Map. Has anyone else had issues with St. The most productive muskie waters have been the Delaware River, Greenwood Lake, Monksville Reservoir and Echo Lake Reservoir. Sprengeler said bringing in the massive fish to the UPS store was. 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. Paul. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews. Post Info TOPIC: Muskie Guide (Mr. 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. 22 on Mille Lacs. The sun has now set and the ice is unbroken. Posted by u/goalie_monkey - 1,973 votes and 147 commentsThis fish was not captured by MNDNR, it was captured by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians this spring. June 13, 2016 at 11:26 am #1624190. But I have a 10 year old Ranger 618 that I run hard. Robert Hawkins caught a 57-inch monster muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs Monday. Covering Smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie locations and fishing techniques. 5/5. The boat had a bait bucket in it when I purchased it. Retired for seven years and a Mille Lacs muskie guide for 20, Miller is both an angling innovator and outright character. December 16, 2017 at 7:08 pm #1736119. Opener Reports Mille Lacs and surrounding area. ” “Historically, big tullibee die-offs occurred on Mille Lacs every 10 years or so, and then the populations would rebound. The previous record was a tie for 57. Fishing opener is finally here! I have some big expectations for Mille Lacs walleyes this spring. However, there are regulations and fishing seasons in place, so make sure to check the local fishing guidelines before you cast your line. Posts: 4607. 0. 6; 4 weeks ago. Mille Lacs lake is well known for its giant muskies! In fact, the state. 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. 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. 8-ounce muskie brought up out of Mille Lacs Lake. Muskie Lodge is located in sunset bay on Mille Lacs Lake and is a great destination for a large group or corporate events with the flexibility to accommodate a wide variety of groups. It is located in the counties of Mille Lacs, Aitkin, and Crow Wing, roughly 75 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. As you are about to see, Hoyer Fishing catches. Stark MN. give or take a few. Hit the S/E corner, Weeds/Rocks/Trolled, Day/Night and NaDa. MATT'S FISHING OFFERS PROFESSIONAL GUIDED MUSKY FISHING TRIPS ON LAKE MILLE LACS. The giant muskie was 61 1/2 inches long. Lagoona Guide Service uses the latest tactics and equipment to give you the best possible opportunity for the muskie of a. 2006. S. "I've got a ton of good muskie stories connected to Whiggley. Paul, A day of Mille Lacs fishing is just over an hour away! Bass, Walleye, and Musky populations all offering legendary days make Mille Lacs a multi-species fishing vacation destination. Hit the S/E corner, Weeds/Rocks/Trolled, Day/Night and NaDa. 27, 2006. #'s as well as the big girls that haven't been beat to death yet. It’s not a deep lake (about 40 feet maximum. About 10:30 that morning, after casting a. You can also target some monster bluegills and slab crappies in the shallow bays of this massive body of water, measuring 207 square miles and over 132,000 acres. 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. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. The team, from the Mille Lacs Band DNR Fishery Department, boated the fish, measured it and snapped photos, and then released it. g. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota man caught the fish of his lifetime, and one that could set a new world record. 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. by Denny O ; Mille lacs report 1 2. 8 ounces. 1999-2005: MDNR biologists document reports of tagged fish that are caught, harvested, or. Posts: 21126. Did find a few smallies and rock bass to. The latest news on what fishing techniques are working best on Mille Lacs Lake for smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. Posts: 6259. State/Province: Minnesota. Favorite Musky Lures. 2023/2024 NHL/WILD Offseason-Season-Postseason Thread ; Christmas ; Electric jacks ; pop up ; 2023 Live From The Tree ;Illinois. Attachments: EB37527E-0A02-4428-AE40-560FF7FB1B84-scaled. Posted on FB, so we’ll have to wait and see if it gets verified. Also, 73% of fish 45-49 inches long. The 132,000-acre Lake Mille Lacs is known for producing trophy muskies: The Minnesota catch-and-release state record, a 58. December 16, 2022 at 6:08 pm #2167225. The lake provides the suitable habitat and room to grow record muskies. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. Fished all day Sunday on Mille Lacs with the wind and never ran out of Battery. Page 12, objective 3c discusses the muskie portion. ( logon. July 26, 2020 at 9:20 am #1960474. 612-619-5690. Just spoke with Lee on the phone. for all. . Posts: 53. But, for the last 20 years it’s turned out giant muskies in central Minnesota. It’s doable but I prefer no more than 10mph wind on Mille lacs and 14 on leech. The meeting didn’t focus on any specific regulation changes or population assessments. 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. Even 2-d sonar can be difficult to find walleyes with their bellies on the bottom. 10 pounds (31. Muskie) Gene Miller Doug Ertl. , broke the record for the longest muskie in Minnesota. 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. GanderMTN-MAN Posted 7/18/2011 8:51 PM (#507818 - in reply to #506951) Subject: Re: Mille LacsMuskieFIRST. 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. Nov. On Mille Lacs? Nope, if there ever was such a place…I’d certainly know about it. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. 8-ounce muskellunge in icy water at Mille Lacs Lake. 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. The 58. By Kristine Cummings / August 15, 2022. 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. Posts: 4484. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. The muskie measured at 61. Give The Red Door Resort a call at 218-678-3686 to book. Looking to upgrade my main unit so I won’t need this unit. Neither State has much data on flathead catfish but WI’s limit is 25 fish per day no matter if it’s a 10 pound fish or a 50 pound fish. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth set out on one last trip to Mille Lacs Monday, Nov. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs.