Hammernick has guided clients to multiple muskies in the 55- to 57. 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”. Walleyestudent Andy Cox wrote:. — 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. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. 8 ounces in November. The state record 54-pound, 56-inch muskie does not seem so distant now. 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". Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River. Although I do not own there, Sherwood Forest is right across 169 from where my place is. Located just 85 miles north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. As noted in my first post, it MUST be documented at least as well as was done on the "Mille Lacs Queen". com)Erik Jacobson catches a giant 55" muskie on Mille Lacs solo in the fall after trolling for only 25 se. Else just get 16-17′ and enjoy. Posts: 21126. We found several unsafe areas for even ATV traffic and today’s satellite picture shows it even better than I can explain. m. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge caught last month on Mille Lacs Lake as a new state record for muskie weight. It is in the Nelson River drainage basin and is the source of the Seine. Photos were taken, witnesses watched the. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. Plymouth angler's Mille Lacs muskie breaks state record: 'What an incredible fish' Plymouth angler catches 55-pound, 14-ounce monster and topples a. 0. If a fish over 50 pounds or 55 inches is your goal, Mille Lacs is your place. After landing an estimated 61-pound muskie in Mille Lacs Lake, Dominic Hoyos and Dean Block released the fish, forgoing record. 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. DNR fisheries biologist Steve Mero said Tuesday that the fish could be 18 or 25 years old. 8 kg), according to FishBase. This weeks Mille Lacs fishing report covers the current fishing conditions for smallmouth bass, walleye, and musky. The state record for muskie. 5-inch range, including a monster 56 X 29 in the fall of 2012. Not right on top of each other but. It is located in the counties of Mille Lacs, Aitkin, and Crow Wing, roughly 75 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. 13; 5 days, 10 hours ago. Lake. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke of Princeton. Participant. Over the years Steve’s clients have caught over 1,500 Pike over 40 inches and over 2,000 muskies over 45 inches in length. This. Lake Mille Lacs in central Minnesota can create the best family vacations, on or off the water. Fishing opener!! Finally walleye season here in Minnesota so we headed out to Mille Lacs. December 16, 2017 at 7:08 pm #1736119. Posts: 4484. And then add the overall resistance and at times outrage that muskies were. Mud flats have areas of softer/harder bottoms and even rock piles have different size rock. The Dominoes are falling…. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's official: A muskie caught in Lake Mille Lacs in November is a new state record. Where taken: Mille Lacs. 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. Posts: 1280. 25 inches. So much water, trolling is preferred. Northern pike – Limit of 10. The current all-tackle world-record muskie measured 60 1/4 inches and weighed 67 pounds, 8 ounces, a fish caught by Cal Johnson in 1949 at Lake Court Oreilles near Hayward, Wisc. According to DNR muskie stocking records, technicians clipped the right pelvic fin of fingerlings before they entered Mille Lacs in 1992 and 1999. , hold potential state-record muskie shortly after Sprengeler caught it around 9 p. Otherwise, 10″ Jakes work great too. Monster muskie found on Mille Lacs exceeds state record By Tony Kennedy Star Tribune June 28, 2017 — 6:25am . From what I have heard it is perhaps one of the nicest trailer parks in the area. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. Mille Lacs Band DNR Aquaculture Biologist Keith Wiggins-Kegg holds a potential record-setting muskie caught during recent electrofishing activities on the lake. He added that he released the fish after capturing it. Posts: 28. Shallow sand and weed edges can be great at this time, and will continue to hold fish for at least the coming week. Subject: Re: Mille lacs: Posts: 670 Location: Otsego, MN: Put in Saturday at Cove Bay and the DNR was stocking the lake. 6; 4 weeks ago. My Crestliner has the same setup. for all. The 2015 regulations for Mille Lacs Lake are as follows: Walleye – Limit of one and the fish must be 19- to 21-inches long or longer than 28 inches. Look in the Mille Lacs forum for a bunch of info. The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee met Sept. m. 8 ounces. IGFA. This week we've experienced a heat wave, as well as the trailing end of major bug hatches and beginning of some small algae blooms. Providing more than 130,000 acres of angling adventures, Mille Lacs Lake is Minnesota’s second largest inland lake. Unlike recent years, there is no planned closure to walleye fishing or ban on using live bait during the first two weeks in July. Officially, the state-record muskie was landed in 1957 on Lake. give or take a few. Hey,. 48 pounds. November 1, 2022 at 8:01 p. 25″ tied by two fish out of Vermilion. Don’t let the big water of Mille Lacs scare you. i am heading up this sunday to fish muskies in the day and troll at night. m. Mille Lacs produces second monster muskie in 17 days. Fished all day Sunday on Mille Lacs with the wind and never ran out of Battery. June 14, 2021 at 5:21 pm #2042713. December 16, 2022 at 6:08 pm #2167225. However incredible the bite can be in. The one on the box only gives capacities for 3 diameters of mono (0. Only seems to get crowded on the longer 3 day holidays, during the week it’s very quiet. The basic plan that I have is $5/month, but it lets me keep an eye on what’s moving in. In 2015,. The lake provides the suitable habitat and room to grow record muskies. Posts: 4505. Split front hitch. Knutson caught this shorter, chunkier muskie within 30 minutes of another 50. More like this 44 inch muskie on Bald Eagle in Minneapolis Minnesota on 10/25/2020 45 inch muskie on Big Sandy Lake in Minnesota on 07/18/2019 50. Participant. Hit the S/E corner, Weeds/Rocks/Trolled, Day/Night and NaDa. No where near 73, but if I remember it would have broken the world record by a couple inches. Walleye fishing is holding it's own, with daytime fish coming on. 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. Participant. ”. I will be hitting Mille lacs hard this year for the elusive musky and would just like some helpful tips. The current record, 54 pounds, was set at Lake Winnibigoshish in 1957. According to DNR muskie stocking records, technicians clipped the right pelvic fin of fingerlings before they entered Mille Lacs in 1992 and 1999. My first assumption from the readings is that muskies are not native to mille lacs and were introduced in 1984. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. Same outing was a bonus 52″ held by guy in yellow shirt. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. It is located off of U. Above: Benjamin Knutson caught the longest muskie, 56. If You're looking for a daytime walleye bite, I recommend fishing the edges of the mud flats in 28'-30'. The fish will put a bend in your rod with an attitude that won’t quit! Mille Lacs Lake has been a destination walleye lake for many years, and the fishing is just as good as it ever. MMT Qualifier – Lake Vermillion, MN July 21, 2006. 8-ounce muskie brought up out of Mille Lacs Lake. Just learned that a new state record Muskie was killed in the gillnets on Mille Lacs. According to the agency, the 58 1/4-inch-long fish was caught on June 11, 2022, on Mille Lacs Lake. Posts: 172. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. Stove and oven. Posts: 4505. September 2017. Posts: 4484. A 58. GUIDE OUTDOORS;. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. 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. Both States have data that will show the walleye limit “could” be higher. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. I say 4/28 is official ice out. Participant. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. It came out of Mille Lacs Lake on November 22, 2021. Mille lacs Lake is managed as a low density trophy muskie population. As long as you can download the Tactacam app on your phone it should work. You and your crew will enjoy group fishing launches. The current muskie management plan being proposed is to stick with the status quo of the same tiny amounts of muskies being stocked every other year. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. Now, I have had a couple glass boats in the past that got gel coat stress cracks pretty much right out of the box. 2. On Mille Lacs? Nope, if there ever was such a place…I’d certainly know about it. This is a shallow fishery with a maximum depth of only 40 feet. Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. And, as nearly all muskie anglers do, he released both fish. Lake Vermilion in the northwoods near Tower has the benefit of a tremendous muskie population and few anglers chasing them. Minnesota’s certified state-record muskie was caught from Lake Mille Lacs last November by angler Nolan Sprengeler. 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. IDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Favorite Musky Lures. 25, he finally landed his first, a 56½ inch, 51-pound monster with a girth of 27 inches. Sep 10, 2021. After a minute or two of trying to reel in the fish, Blood was able to net it and they. 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. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion. Participant. March 10, 2023 at 2:18 am #2187472. Isle, MN. August 14, 2021 at 3:54 pm #2054655. Muskie Discussion Forums. Posts: 9238. It was caught and released at the peak of the population due to the intensive stocking efforts in. com. 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. 8# Musky was taken by gill net today on the east side of Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. Menu . big_g. 8 ounces. Participant. March 22, 2018 at 3:17 pm #1761754. They added a metal ring around the circle to work with the bucket they had. Javier Serna. posted by lindyrig79 on March 2, 2023 at 3:18 pm. heck, the weight estimates on this one put if over the current 54lb record which came from Winnie. 82 seconds) 0-49mph in 20. On Monday, the Minnesota DNR certified the new state record, saying the muskellunge. Mille Lacs Lake (also called Lake Mille Lacs or Mille Lacs) is a large but shallow lake in the U. Sprengeler said bringing in the massive fish to the UPS store was. Sioux City IA. Mille Lacs had many musky anglers targeting the bays, and a few good sized fish were caught. In 2015, Robert Hawkins caught and released a 57 X 26. From Monday, May 15, 2023 through Wednesday, November 30, 2022, night closures will be in effect on Mille Lacs. Posts: 59778. 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. What a lunker local guides predict the next State record will come out of Mille Lacs. gimruis. GARRISON, Minn. SI-TEX Model HE-357 paper graph $20. Congrats on the foie gras muskie! MD75: Posted 11/28/2015 9:46 PM (#794483 - in reply to #794436) Subject: Re: Mille Lacs Queen: Posts: 680 Location: Sycamore, IL:The next time you get the urge to chase some muskies on Mille Lacs, call me at (320) 532-3101. However, there are regulations and fishing seasons in place, so make sure to check the local fishing guidelines before you cast your line. 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. So much has changed since 1946 when life was simpler. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. #dothelake#onlyinmn. 75 inch muskie on Metro Lake in Minneapolis Minnesota on. 22 has tied the current catch-and-release state record. munchy. lindyrig79. Mine is new and looks like that, Ultera 24 volt linked into the humminbirds and the very same remote. 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. 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. — A 23-year-old Twin Cities man had the catch of his life Sunday on Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota. The state record for a muskie is 56. A lower walleye harvest this winter and an improving walleye population are combining to allow this year’s more liberal regulations. 2 cents. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. 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 don’t get out walleye fishing much. (320) 676-9972 (Phone) View Website. Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass:. If you are looking for a true giant muskie, make sure you head that way once the weather turns cold. Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. One recent catch, a 57-inch muskie weighing more than 50 pounds, was caught on a fly rod. Mille Lacs Lake Record Class Muskie. 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. By Kristine Cummings / August 15, 2022. Asking $300. 22 weighed a whopping 55 pounds, 14 ounces. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. Lake using a Northland Spinner Michael Olson, Milwaukee, WI - 24” Smallmouth Bass on a Vilas Co. It was not accurately measured or weighed. 42099 State Highway 47. MDNR stocks Wisconsin-source fish in many waters, including almost 14,000 fish in Mille Lacs from 1984 through 1987, as. Musky Lodge, Isle, Minnesota. Lac des Mille Lacs is a lake in the western part of Thunder Bay District in northwestern Ontario, Canada. 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. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskellunge weighing 55 pounds and 14. Typical baits of choice in my boat at this time are regular sized bucktails and plopper style topwaters. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. chomps. Connor Lingwall, of Blaine, caught and released a 55-inch, 43-pound muskie while fishing. Stocking efforts have dropped off almost entirely for this. More than likely you will accidentally catch a walleye or two. Fishing Mille Lacs on Nov. Jeremy: Posted 8/4/2016 8:00 PM (#826155 - in reply to #826124) Subject: RE: Anyone know anything about this Mille Lacs fish? Posts: 1121Mid August Mille Lacs Lake Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Muskie, Fishing Report. for all species. 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. The state record is 34 pounds and the world record is 51 pounds, but Gallagher said he. Gary Gilbert had no. Although I'm not a Mille Lacs expert, I've been fishing the lake just about every weekend for the past 8. 25-inch muskie caught by Princeton, Minnesota angler Eric Bakke is the new state catch-and-release record. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. Kenneth O’Brien. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. September 14, 2005 at 3:09 pm #1286877. “I’ve been fishing Mille Lacs Lake since I was about 9-years-old,” he said. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. 22 on Lake Mille Lacs, has been officially certified as the state record, the Department of Natural Resources annou… North of Alexandria, Lake Miltona has a reputation for churning out big fish, though Lake Mille Lacs may be the state’s muskie-fishing crown jewel. Isle, MN. (For licensing or usage, contact licensing@viralhog. Record-breaker: Gary Gilbert, 55, of Becker, was en route to a favorite walleye spot on Mille Lacs on June 17 when he came upon a record 59½-inch muskie that was dead. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. Get some wind when there is room for the ice to move and things can get interesting on many sides of the lake. . The previous record was a tie for 57. In fact, Thompson knows of two "state-record" fish that were caught and released. 25, he finally landed his first, a 56½ inch, 51-pound monster with a girth of 27 inches. 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. 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. I have a Marcum M3 flasher that is two years old. 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. 27, 2006. 8 ounces on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday and weighed on a certified scale at a UPS Store, providing the capstone to a. However, more recently established fisheries in Lake Hopatcong, Mercer Lake and Mountain Lake are coming on strong. New to Mille lacs wondering how this plan sounds? Don’t mind walking, have a good pulling harness and in shape. The maximum documented length is 72. The water temps on Mille Lacs after they got north winds today are 72-74'. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. Attachments: 20221206_154334-scaled. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. I know some die hard Muskie spin guys that do great on the city lakes casting from shore. Hammernick has guided clients to multiple muskies in the 55- to 57. IDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Mille Lacs – – Map. The catch on Thanksgiving eve of a beastly muskie, estimated at 61 pounds by Dominic Hoyos of. The Lake Mille Lacs area is a popular travel destination of many families and fishermen of the Midwest, a huge body of water with over 132,000 acres to explore and loads of structure Lake Mille Lacs is a hot spot for both Walleye and Muskie fishermen but has a variety of other species like Bass, Jumbo Perch, Tullibee and Panfish. I’m sure there will be an article about it pretty soon, as the DNR just certified it as the new record holder. Mille Lacs is one of the best Muskie lakes in Minnesota. Nov 22, 2023 - Entire cabin for $3427. This results in a lot of fish that would much rather attack a lure than follow it to the boat. Thompson describes Mille Lacs' muskies as "huge," averaging 40 to 42 inches, with many pushing the tape to 50 inches and beyond. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. Leech Lake, Lake Plantagenet, Cass, Little Boy, Bemidji and Mille Lacs are a few prominent examples of Minnesota lakes that have areas like this. It was caught on Mille Lacs Lake in June, 2022. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. Lake using a jig & minnowIDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Muskie Lures. State record muskie caught on Monday, Nov. Requests must include your model information prior to acceptance. 58-1/2×24″ held by guy in green shirt. Paul. Posts: 1294. Mille Lacs. Most maps are pretty darn accurate for mille lacs. Yes, Mille Lacs Lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. That’s right folks. Many avid muskie anglers are worried about the age and overall health of Mille Lac's muskellunge population, though. In 1957, Arthur Lawton claimed to catch a 69-pound 15-ounce muskie while fishing in the St. July 26, 2020 at 9:20 am #1960474. Unlike recent years, there is no planned closure to walleye fishing or ban on using live bait during the first two weeks in July. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota man caught the fish of his lifetime, and one that could set a new world record. Participant. my post has the "rules" for documentation and acceptance. 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. It was supposedly 56″ long. Participant. Baby Mallard: Posted 8/24/2008 4:40 PM (#333106 - in reply to #333105). 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. Most fishermen consider a muskie measuring 50 inches in length and weighing about 30 pounds to be fish of a. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. 8-ounce muskie from Lake Mille Lacs that’s quite likely the largest ever caught in the Land of. The MN DNR is taking public input regarding the future management of Mille Lacs Lake (including muskie management) through April 2nd, 2021. See one of the biggest muskies ever captured on. Muskies, too. Looks like someone broke the new catch-n-release length state record from Mille Lacs on June 11 with a 58 1/4 incher. Posts: 4519. 1, anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye between 21-23. "The MN DNR received little input about muskellunge during the input process, suggesting general satisfaction with the status quo. August 17, 2016 at 8:34 am #1634513. Mn Muskie Tournament Trail Qualifier – Metro Area Lakes, MN June 9, 2007. A 38" and a 46". Posts: 21126. Number, size and type of actively managed Muskellunge waters , 2016. Late season smallmouth binge feed in September and October attempting to bulk up for the long winter. Again, many muskie anglers focus on the cabbage edge, on the deep side, and the edge of the rushes, on the inside, while few spend time on no-man's land, those potentially rich pickings in between. 8 ounces. m. Muskie Discussion Forums. The ice was 22 inches. There are many bays on the lake to launch and fish in if it’s windy. Participant. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. "I didn't see the fish take the fly," Hawkins told the Star Tribune last week. 5 monster caught by Joe Wendolek. The fish was the biggest musky caught in the history of the PMTT. The circle needed to be smaller to hold the bucket. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. 39. Caught by. Gene Miller Muskie Trips with Captain Matt, Isle, Minnesota. I thought 6 years out of them was pretty good. 8-ounce muskie at Mille Lacs Lake. by Denny O ; Mille lacs report 1 2. by Roger Cormier. Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will have two potential opportunities for harvest during the 2022 open water season. The same is true for muskies, but you don’t need to be an expert to figure out the prime muskie real estate on Lake Mille Lacs because much of the fishing is concentrated in the lake’s bays. Muskie Fishing-> Fishing Reports and Destinations-> Mille Lacs . September 4, 2017 at 9:08 pm #1713604. Share. Shallow reefs and rocky edges once again become the hot spots and techniques such as rigging minnows, and.