Lagoona Guide Service. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. Current Mille Lacs Lake water temps are mid 50's in the bays, and upper 40's to lower 50's on the main lake. The standard formula put it at 55. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. Leech Lake, Lake Plantagenet, Cass, Little Boy, Bemidji and Mille Lacs are a few prominent examples of Minnesota lakes that have areas like this. The previous record was a tie for 57. Muskie Discussion Forums. On Mille Lacs? Nope, if there ever was such a place…I’d certainly know about it. Staying mobile is the key to finding and catching aggressive daytime walleyes. Isle, MN 56342. 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. I will be hitting Mille lacs hard this year for the elusive musky and would just like some helpful tips. 51 mph top speed @ 6100rpm. What a lunker local guides predict the next State record will come. Retired for seven years and a Mille Lacs muskie guide for 20, Miller is both an angling innovator and outright character. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. The skin mount of the fish is still displayed Moccasin Bar in Hayward, Wisconsin. Eric Bakke, of Princeton, says he caught the fish while trolling with a footlong muskie lure. West side of the City of Isle on Main Street (Hwy 27) Get Directions. 65 degrees, 10-12mph wind and fairly choppy. Posts: 53. Posts: 4505. 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. October 22, 2020 at 9:58 am. The monster muskie has not yet been verified as a state record by the IGFA, but it stands to beat the current state record of 54 pounds, which was set in 1957 on Lake Winnibigoshish. The fish was the biggest musky caught in the history of the PMTT. 0. Has anyone else had issues with St. On Monday, November 22, Nolan Sprengeler caught what he calls “the queen”—a 55-pound, 14. Posts: 2936. Fishing on Mille Lacs Lake is promoted by a giant walleye statue. Participant. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. 6 a. Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No?. 58-1/2×24″ held by guy in green shirt. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. In a. November 1, 2022 at 8:01 p. 10, 1949. Beginning Monday, May 15, the night fishing closure takes effect, and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. 5 seconds (performance bulletin: 6. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. It’s not a deep lake (about 40 feet maximum. matttreno@hotmail. Ask for Dave Bentley, a celebrated Mille Lacs muskie guide, and you'll soon learn what's popping and where. Participant. 17″ diameter P-Line braid (65 lb) on my Okuma Cold Water 203D line counter reel. Mille Lacs means "thousand lakes" in. That puts the fish between 59 and 62 pounds. The tullibee population, susceptible to warm water, has dropped dramatically in recent years. — A 23-year-old Twin Cities man had the catch of his life Sunday on Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota. 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. An angler is reeling from the 57-inch muskie he caught using a fly pole on a central Minnesota lake. Well yes when compared to most other lakes choked full of hammer handles,. June 17, 2020 at 10:07 am #1950714. Nolan Sprengeler (at left in the photo above) caught the muskie on Nov. Participant. Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. Mille lacs Lake is managed as a low density trophy muskie population. 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. Anyone see the giant muskie shocked out of Mille lacs by the DNR? Giant: Brian Hoffies: Posted 5/18/2019 1:43 PM (#937584 - in reply to #937583) Subject: Re: DNR shocks giant at Mille Lacs: Posts: 1645: Better post a link or the guys here will. MILLE LACS MUSKIES: The Aftermath! Part Two: One decade; It went from catching muskies in seven consecutive casts . Most fishermen consider a muskie measuring 50 inches in length and weighing about 30 pounds to be fish of a. 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. The man behind the catch, Brad. Number, size and type of actively managed Muskellunge waters , 2016. 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. Posts: 12232. heck, the weight estimates on this one put if over the current 54lb record which came from Winnie. Many resorts having cabins sold of as condo type shared access. Posts: 1280. last Monday, Nov. , in 1949. It's a fish factory that produces prolific hatches of walleyes, bass, shiners, suckers, and perch almost every year. for all. 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”. 39. Nolan. 1996-1998: MDNR biologists age and tag adult muskies in 132,500-acre Mille Lacs. . The world record for a hooked muskie is 60-1/4 inches caught in Hayward, Wis. The muskie was 55 inches long, with a girth of 30 inches. 73 reviews Superhost. . The average muskellunge is between 30-40 inches long and weighs in at 10-20. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. Its walleye fishing, however, is second to none. This fish was released! Mille Lacs is also home to the largest sized northern pike in our area. 612-619-5690. 4/5 musky lodge, isle. Sprengeler’s fish measured 57. Spearing season open through February 26, 2017. The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee met Sept. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. Look in the Mille Lacs forum for a bunch of info. m. Full load: kicker motor, bow mount, 3 batteries, electronics, x-tra tall windshield, muskie fishing rods, tackle, etc. Shallow bays like isle hold perch in the fall. An exception to this rule — a blue-black specimen — was caught in Mille Lacs Lake in 2015. But the total number of fish is very low. The Mississippi River is great Muskie water these days north to south, my Spey casting teacher landed a 50" on a 7 wt switch swinging streamers in the metro. to 10 p. Using the same lure, he caught his fattest fish, 28. May 13, 2023 at 4:23 am #2202364. ” “Historically, big tullibee die-offs occurred on Mille Lacs every 10 years or so, and then the populations would rebound. Fish Mille Lacs from opener to ice up and get caught out in some rough stuff often. 5-inch range, including a monster 56 X 29 in the fall of 2012. Participant. December 4, 2020 at 12:26 pm #1994073. When chasing walleyes this spring, some of my best techniques include: Dragging a Lindy rig and spottail shiner on the north end sand. Thanks for posting this. The muskellunge he caught on Nov. I know some die hard Muskie spin guys that do great on the city lakes casting from shore. Spring smallmouth bass fishing on the best bass lake in the country, Mille Lacs Lake. Gallagher’s catch had a 50-inch length and 25-inch girth, with an estimated weight of 49 pounds. 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. There are many bays on the lake to launch and fish in if it’s windy. By Kristine Cummings / August 15, 2022. That fish is probably still swimming and waiting to be caught again and become the new state record. Participant. John still has openings for full and half day guide trips. for all. 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. Since 1993, the DNR has been stocking Mille Lacs with around 3,000 fingerlings every other year. Lee and Robbie talk about what MAY have happened to the rise and fall of Mille Lacs Muskies. 5 inches and weighed an estimated 51 pounds; an exceptional catch for the large but shallow lake. eyejacker. Lake Vermilion in the northwoods near Tower has the benefit of a tremendous muskie population and few anglers chasing them. by Brewer ; How is the. Nolan Sprengeler’s 55-pound, 14-ounce muskie, caught on a frigid night Nov. To join you must be a registered site member and request group membership. 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. Posted 10/18/2010 4:21 PM (#463700) Subject: Fall on Mille Lacs. MATT'S FISHING OFFERS PROFESSIONAL GUIDED MUSKY FISHING TRIPS ON LAKE MILLE LACS. 25 inches. Large in-line spinners and slow moving topwaters are always top choices for night bites. MMT Qualifier – Mille Lacs Lake, MN August 19, 2006. We spent yesterday very carefully moving around the north end of the lake checking ice a spots. I think you may be asking more than it is reasonably capable of for many users to identify. He reeled in the monster on June 11th on. It was supposedly 56″ long. Last week we had a decent cold front push through bringing with it a stiff northwest. 75 inches in length with a 29-inch girth,. Lee dives in deep on his Guiding career on the famous Mille lacs. January 14, 2019 at 12:47 pm #1825882. LAKE VERMILION. The northend of Mille Lacs has the bugs now!!! I’m hoping that the wind keeps them in their end!. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. Congrats to Brian Reinke on bustin’ his new PB musky fishin’ on Green Bay. Participant. 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. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. , hold potential state-record muskie shortly after Sprengeler caught it around 9 p. Tullibee (Cisco): Possession limit ten. More than likely you will accidentally catch a walleye or two. The MN DNR is taking public input regarding the future management of Mille Lacs Lake (including muskie management) through April 2nd, 2021. Officially, the state-record muskie was landed in 1957 on Lake. So far, no gel. Monster Muskies – Big Northern Pike – or Fat Football Small Mouth – Especially on those tough bite days when many anglers struggle. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's official: A muskie caught in Lake Mille Lacs in November is a new state record. 25 inches, which was caught in Hayward, Wisconsin in 1949. We didn’t have anything happen. Shallow sand and weed edges can be great at this time, and will continue to hold fish for at least the coming week. Posts: 401. 5) Under-harvest by natives. 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. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. What a lunker local guides predict the next State record will come out of Mille Lacs. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. That’s because the dead muskie’s right pelvic fin appears clipped in the Gilberts’ photo, he said. Mille Lacs is one of the best Muskie lakes in Minnesota. Even 2-d sonar can be difficult to find walleyes with their bellies on the bottom. Here’s one of a number of potential state records caught in 2007. We fished The Tundra, The Graveyard, Wahkon Bay, and Vineland Bay. The gravel/mud transition is probably the most popular transition that people target. Starting on Thursday, Dec. 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. This fish was released! Mille Lacs is also home to the largest sized northern pike in our area. Last week we had a decent cold front push through bringing with it a stiff northwest wind. Since Opening Day this year on Mille Lacs, they have caught and. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. Mille Lacs Band DNR Aquaculture Biologist Keith Wiggins-Kegg holds a potential record-setting muskie caught during recent electrofishing activities on the lake. Posts: 8. 1 smallmouth fishery. MuskieFIRST. It was caught on Mille Lacs Lake in June, 2022. 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. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. The muskie measured 56. It seems to me, that the water temperature has been holding in the mid 50's. 5-inch girth, soon afterward (photo below). 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. Steve is known for finding and catching large fish of all species. by gonefishin ; Got a good one! posted by fishhuntguy on February 2, 2023 at 9:17. S. Croix’s customer service lately? I recently ordered some rods and received half my order with the other half being listed as backordered. Send Email. 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. Most maps are pretty darn accurate for mille lacs. So much water, trolling is preferred. Mine is a 2016 vintage and the remote battery lasts for a couple of years, not rechargeable. Tauchen noticed they contained feathers. Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn. Photos were taken, witnesses watched the. January 27, 2017 at 12:08 pm #1669153. Message Subject: Mille lacs: Musky Face: Posted 10/23/2016 10:34 AM (#834445) Subject: Mille lacs: Posts: 557: Anyone know the current water temp? Thank you much!. Lake Mille Lacs in central Minnesota can create the best family vacations, on or off the water. Mille Lacs Lake Area Fishing Report 1 2. May 24, 2007 at 12:29 am #574378. Asking $300. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. Posts: 604. Table 1. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. Opener Reports Mille Lacs and surrounding area. 25-inch fish was caught back on June 11th on Mille Lacs Lake. Participant. Message Subject: DNR shocks giant at Mille Lacs: Yep: Posted 5/18/2019 1:21 PM (#937583). Posts: 4505. 22, Nolan Sprengeler went on the last fishing trip of this season with friends Kevin Kray and. 8) Tournaments. I would like to put 0. Participant. Weekly fishing report for Mille Lacs Lake smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. Located just 85 miles north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area. Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. 1, anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye between 21-23. Detailed fishing report for mid July '22 on Mille Lacs Lake. From Monday, May 15, 2023 through Wednesday, November 30, 2022, night closures will be in effect on Mille Lacs. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. Favorite Musky Lures. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. chomps. Burbot (Eelpout): All burbot must be immediately released. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. Matt's Fishing. It came out of Mille Lacs Lake on November 22, 2021. Putting together some rods and just wondering if you guys. There’s young, middle age, and older people there depending on what group you want to hang with. Split front hitch. . September 4, 2017 at 9:08 pm #1713604. Javier Serna. Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. What a lunker local guides predict the next. Fishing Mille Lacs on Nov. This lake doesn’t have a long muskie history like some of the others on the list and, it’s a little on the small side for a top-end trophy muskie water. Topics include tackle, techniques, and fish location. It has a great north woods cabin feel with the five. Lagoona Guide Service uses the latest tactics and equipment to give you the best possible opportunity for the muskie of a. The gravel/mud transition is probably the most popular transition that people target. Watch on. The biggest muskellunge ever caught was 68 pounds and 631⁄2 inches long. This is one of the pictures submitted to the DNR verifying the length of the fish on a standard 60-inch (five feet) long. January 28, 2017 at 7:50 am #1669313. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. The water temps on Mille Lacs after they got north winds today are 72-74'. Walleye-seekers on Lake Mille Lacs will be granted a one-fish bag limit throughout the summer under expanded harvest opportunities made possible by an improving walleye population, the. com. Lake Mille Lacs has world class bass, northern pike and muskie fishing (e. Bakke was fishing on June 11 on Mille Lacs Lake with fishing partner Jon Blood and. 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. Even the neighbors haven’t. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. December 16, 2022 at 6:08 pm #2167225. 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. Bakke was fishing on June 11 on Mille Lacs Lake with fishing partner Jon Blood and. Participant. m. 8 ounces. April 12, 2023 at 3:17 pm #2195447. September 1 is the beginning of the fall transition time. the current record by length is 57. 25 inches. 71 pounds and the Crawford formula put it at 51. Mille Lacs produces second monster muskie in 17 days. Skeeter WX1910. 22 while out on Mille Lacs Lake with friends Kevin Kray (at right) and Zack Skoglund, the Minnesota DNR said. Location: Elk River,MN. Big Detroit Lake is right in the heart of downtown Detroit Lakes and provides excellent muskie fishing, while the fishing at Leech Lake near Walker is the stuff of legend. But I have a 10 year old Ranger 618 that I run hard. May 11 to December 1. 1. MILLE LACS LAKE, Minn. 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. MDNR stocks Wisconsin-source fish in many waters, including almost 14,000 fish in Mille Lacs from 1984 through 1987, as. 8 kg), according to FishBase. Sprengeler caught the fish in Lake Mille Lacs around 9 p. Set up in 8 feet of water when I saw a bunch of sunfish on the camera. Posts: 4484. Although it has been a bit slow lately due to changing weather patterns and water levels, Mille Lacs Lake still offers. I've fished the past 3 weekends up at Mille Lacs and have had rough results. From what I have heard it is perhaps one of the nicest trailer parks in the area. GARRISON, Minn. . (FOX 9) – Good news for anglers on Mille Lacs Lake this summer: The Minnesota DNR has loosened regulations for walleye fishing this summer, including leaving fishing open for the entire season. The current record, 54 pounds, was set at Lake Winnibigoshish in 1957. . MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota man caught the fish of his lifetime, and one that could set a new world record. Posts: 24. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. 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. This is a true testament to our Predator’s commitment to staying connected to the. 22 has tied the current catch-and-release state record. Yamaha F200, Reliance 14 1/4 x 18p. The state record for muskie is 56-7/8 inches caught on Pelican Lake in 2016. to 10 p. Fall (mid September- ice up) Fall Mille Lacs walleyes, can provide some of the best fishing of the season. The Minnesota DNR on Monday said it has certified the massive, 58. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews. 25-inch slammer, came out of the lake in June. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. This Minnesota body of water produces some of the largest muskies caught every year. The state record 54-pound, 56-inch muskie does not seem so distant now. Route 169 in Garrison. (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. 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. June 1, 2016 at 3:22 am #1622195. (For licensing or usage, contact [email protected]. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. 22 catch of a 55-pound, 14. Winter anglers on Mille Lacs Lake can enjoy a walleye harvest opportunity for the seventh season in a row. perchhead. And once the papers clear, Nolan will have broken a 64-year-old state record. Many avid muskie anglers are worried about the age and overall health of Mille Lac's muskellunge population, though. How to catch fish. The Minnesota Department of Natural. Also, 73% of fish 45-49 inches long (when caught or found. (credit: Mille Lacs Band. 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. 5 giant on a fly rod and a few weeks later, Dominic Hoyos guided his client to a 55- X 30. The lake provides the suitable habitat and room to grow record muskies. Both States have data that will show the walleye limit “could” be higher. Nolan Sprengeler (at left in the photo above) caught the muskie on Nov. I’m sure there will be an article about it pretty soon, as the DNR just certified it as the new record holder. Plymouth angler's Mille Lacs muskie breaks state record: 'What an incredible fish' Plymouth angler catches 55-pound, 14-ounce monster and topples a record that has stood for 64 years. 30DayWeather Long Range Weather Forecasts predict ideal conditions for a storm. 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. 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. September 2017. IGFA. 2014 ice haven with electric jacks. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. I say 4/28 is official ice out. 8 ounces. Posts: 21. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota man caught the fish of his lifetime, and one that could set a new world record. Lac des Mille Lacs is a lake in the western part of Thunder Bay District in northwestern Ontario, Canada. 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". On a particular flat calm midday on Mille Lacs, a buddy spotted a giant fish hanging off a midlake rockpile.