IDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Mille Lacs – – Map. ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms. 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. Water was 73 deg. Split front hitch. Find rocks and/or big boulders and you’ll find bass. 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. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. Putting together some rods and just wondering if you guys. Possessed of a boyish devil-may-care attitude, Miller, 65, guides from the. Honda 2000 generator. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. It is in the Nelson River drainage basin and is the source of the Seine. Nolan Sprengeler wrote on Facebook after his catch Monday of a 55-pound, 14. This weeks Mille Lacs fishing report covers the current fishing conditions for smallmouth bass, walleye, and musky. 8m S. 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. New to Mille lacs wondering how this plan sounds? Don’t mind walking, have a good pulling harness and in shape. Posts: 59778. m. Muskie Discussion Forums. by Bass Pundit ; Mille Lacs Open All Summer. The world record for a hooked muskie is 60-1/4 inches caught in Hayward, Wis. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. Lake using a jig & minnowIDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Muskie Lures. Providing more than 130,000 acres of angling adventures, Mille Lacs Lake is Minnesota’s second largest inland lake. ) The Mille Lacs. 22. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the new record Monday afternoon. 28; 8 months, 2 weeks ago. Asking $200. Thinking of chasing some big pike and/or muskie a little more. 25 inches, which was caught in Hayward, Wisconsin in 1949. Mille Lacs lake is well known for its giant muskies! In fact, the state. The meeting didn’t focus on any. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. 48; 8 months, 1 week ago. March 10, 2023 at 2:18 am #2187472. // November 24, 2021. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. 65 degrees, 10-12mph wind and fairly choppy. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said a 46 1/4-inch northern pike caught on the Lake on Jan. It’s doable but I prefer no more than 10mph wind on Mille lacs and 14 on leech. 22 weighed a whopping 55 pounds, 14 ounces. Posts: 2936. 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. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. 82 seconds) 0-49mph in 20. Hawkins caught the ginormous 57 inch muskie while fly fishing on Mille Lacs Lake last week. Above: Benjamin Knutson caught the longest muskie, 56. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. One recent catch, a 57-inch muskie weighing more than 50 pounds, was caught on a fly rod. The Minnesota DNR on Monday said it has certified the massive, 58. Start A New Topic Reply Printer Friendly. Mille Lacs has an amazing population of smallmouth, lots of fish, and lots of big ones as well. Winter anglers on Mille Lacs Lake can enjoy a walleye harvest opportunity for the seventh season in a row. Sprengler’s fish was an impressive 57 3/4 inches long with a huge 29 inch girth and weighed an amazing 55 pounds 14. 4) Over-harvest by anglers. It was caught on the Chippewa Flowage in Sawyer County on Oct. Leech Lake, Lake Plantagenet, Cass, Little Boy, Bemidji and Mille Lacs are a few prominent examples of Minnesota lakes that have areas like this. November 1, 2022 at 8:01 p. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. Would of liked to of ran to a few different areas to see what was biting but was kinda limited by having my small boat up there. Fall smallmouth fishing on Mille Lacs can be absolutely incredible. Gary Gilbert had no business catching a monster muskie that measured two inches longer than the state record. to a small Platte/Sullivan area lake. Will primarily be trolling the sand flats and weed edges on the N and NE side of the lake. We found several unsafe areas for even ATV traffic and today’s satellite picture shows it even better than I can explain. I caught one small walleye trolling in front of Myr Mar Saturday night. Tullibee (Cisco): Possession limit ten. 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: 28. There is nothing illegal with targeting perch smallmouth muskie pike or other panfish as long as the respected species is open. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. According to DNR muskie stocking records, technicians clipped the right pelvic fin of fingerlings before they entered Mille Lacs in 1992 and 1999. August 28, 2018 at 10:59 am #1794179. Monster Muskies – Big Northern Pike – or Fat Football Small Mouth – Especially on those tough bite days when many anglers struggle. Minnesota’s. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth set out on one last trip to Mille Lacs Monday, Nov. 1999-2005: MDNR biologists document reports of tagged fish that are caught, harvested, or. "I've got a ton of good muskie stories connected to Whiggley. Participant. 6; 4 weeks ago. 8-ounce muskie at Mille Lacs Lake. Report includes photos, video, and in depth advice on what’s. Any muskie guide recommendations? For Mille Lacs, probably too much water to cast although it can and has been done. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. It was caught and released at the peak of the population due to the intensive stocking efforts in. The most productive muskie waters have been the Delaware River, Greenwood Lake, Monksville Reservoir and Echo Lake Reservoir. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. Stocking efforts have dropped off almost entirely for this. 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. 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. Posts: 1890. Instead, it reviewed presentations on diets of the various fish in the lake and current muskie regulations, because there. (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 night closures are from 10pm to 6am from Monday, May 15, 2023 to Thursday, August 31, 2023; and from. One of the mammoths left droppings behind in the boat. In about 35 hours of fishing I've mustered 2 follows (1 was a brute) in one 5 minute period. 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. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskellunge weighing 55 pounds and 14. (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 winter angling season is open through March 26, 2017. 04 inches (183 cm) , and the heaviest documented weight is 70. Matt's Fishing offers legendary smallmouth bass, musky, and walleye fishing guide trips on Mille Lacs. Javier Serna. Lake Mille Lacs may be famous for its walleye fishing, but as Robert Hawkins found out this week, it also holds at least one mammoth 57-inch muskie. 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. Trying to figure out how much line to buy to fill the reel. Lake Vermilion in the northwoods near Tower has the benefit of a tremendous muskie population and few anglers chasing them. Fished a channel north of Mille lacs last night. Fast action and big fish attract anglers from around the country at this time. Starting on Thursday, Dec. It has a great North Woods cabin feel with 5-s. Asking $300. MuskieFIRST. 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. (57-1/4 inches), but the muskie he landed, “after a quick. I thought 6 years out of them was pretty good. m. It came out of Mille Lacs Lake on November 22, 2021. Not just Mille Lacs, but most “ma and Pa” resorts have disappeared since 1946. Mille Lacs is one of the best Muskie lakes in Minnesota. 30DayWeather Long Range Weather Forecasts predict ideal conditions for a storm. Send Email. — A 23-year-old Twin Cities man had the catch of his life Sunday on Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. Mille Lacs Lake (also called Lake Mille Lacs or Mille Lacs) is a large but shallow lake in the U. Lagoona Guide Service. May 11 to December 1. 25 inches. 25-inch monster caught on Mille Lacs Lake by Eric Bakke of. 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. There are many bays on the lake to launch and fish in if it’s windy. I just got two of my augers blades sharpened by a guy in near Chicago, ill give the name later but he works on them the night he gets em and sends em back right away! doesn’t even charge return shipping. Posts: 1649: 50's most of the week forecasted. Many anglers believe the next state-record muskie will be caught here. 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. It is most likely going to be the home of the next Minnesota state record. Mille Lacs is Minnesota's second-biggest inland lake, covering 132,516 acres. Twin Pines Resort, located directly on the northern shore of Mille Lacs Lake in Garrison, has 35 deluxe ice houses that can accommodate 2 to 14 persons. Muskie) Gene Miller. Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. to 6 a. Cal Johnson – 67 Pounds 8 Ounces. ”. This quote was not from Pereira, but. Cal Johnson’s muskie might never be bested. The muskie measured at 61. Its walleye fishing, however, is second to none. And, as nearly all muskie anglers do, he released both fish. Spearing season open through February 26, 2017. 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. 8# Musky was taken by gill net today on the east side of Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. m. Though I spend 99% of my time on the water fihing for eyes, I, for an occasional change of pace, also like to hunt. DNR fisheries biologist Steve Mero said Tuesday that the fish could be 18 or 25 years old. Set up in 8 feet of water when I saw a bunch of sunfish on the camera. April 12, 2023 at 3:17 pm #2195447. 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. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. 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. 25-inch muskie he caught June 11 on Mille Lacs Lake. Table 1. 0-30mph in 7. 6) Lack of forage. Yikes!Saturday we stayed on the south end of the lake. ; A Risky Day is not a direct prediction of precipitation (Rain/Snow) but instead a. by Brewer ; How is the. 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. Since 1993, the DNR has been stocking Mille Lacs with around 3,000 fingerlings every other year. (credit: Mille Lacs Band. It has a great north woods cabin feel with the five. There’s young, middle age, and older people there depending on what group you want to hang with. 1. Posts: 8. 17″ diameter P-Line braid (65 lb) on my Okuma Cold Water 203D line counter reel. I will be hitting Mille lacs hard this year for the elusive musky and would just like some helpful tips. The previous record was a tie for 57. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. Mille Lacs Lake is located approximately 80 miles north of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Posts: 4484. However incredible the bite can be in. Participant. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews. Gene Miller Muskie Trips with Captain Matt, Isle, Minnesota. Beginning Monday, May 15, the night fishing closure takes effect, and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be. 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. Posts: 24. to 10 p. 1996-1998: MDNR biologists age and tag adult muskies in 132,500-acre Mille Lacs. May 13, 2023 at 12:09 pm #2202394. Back to Big fish. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. Possible new C&R record Muskie? Walleyestudent Andy Cox. ( logon. June 13, 2016 at 11:26 am #1624190. , in 1949. Possessed of a boyish devil-may-care attitude, Miller, 65, guides from the. It was not accurately measured or weighed. Participant. marine_1: Posted 7/19/2005 9:58 AM (#153982 - in reply to #153842). Marcum LX3 for sale. What a. Mille Lacs fisheries supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. That tells me 2 things. for all. The muskie tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. . Size and numbers are both on a grand scale in October, with the full moon producing arguably the best week of fishing all year. posted by crappie55369 on October 7, 2023 at 8:08 pm. 8 ounces. These conditions. Walleyestudent Andy Cox wrote:. Fished all day Sunday on Mille Lacs with the wind and never ran out of Battery. Participant. Last week we had a decent cold front push through bringing with it a stiff northwest wind. 1 Classified Ads - Wheel chair, Transfer chair and Walker Free ; 17 General Discussion Forum - Black Friday Cyber Monday 2023 ;Happy Hunting Musky Nut Guide service Derek "Duck" Johnson DUCK Posted 7/21/2003 10:27 AM (#76398 - in reply to #76243) Subject: RE: MILLE LACS REPORTMy biggest musky to date was caught late September on the inside edge of weeds. 75 inch muskie on Metro Lake in Minneapolis Minnesota on. Thanks: muskyhunter47: Posted 6/30/2015 7:56 AM (#774441 - in. 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. Posts: 3974. Muskie Discussion Forums. Posts: 234. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. m. 5 inches. 8 ounces. Top techniques at this time include dragging tubes and swimbaits over rock and gravel transitions. I gave very specific input about the need for increased stocking of muskellunge in Mille Lacs. Matt's Fishing. For muskies, the world records for length and weight are held by two different fish. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota man caught the fish of his lifetime, and one that could set a new world record. The night closures are from 10pm to 6am from Monday, May 15, 2023 to Thursday, August 31, 2023; and from midnight. A Minnesota angler's whopper of a muskie has officially been confirmed as a state record. 2. Management Plan, the abundance of muskie is unknown, and we do not have data to suggest removing them. Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Public land hunters ; Free Chest Freezer (needs work) Walleyes. 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. Since Opening Day this year on Mille Lacs, they have caught and. John still has openings for full and half day guide trips. November 1, 2022 at 8:01 p. Up to date report covers detailed locations, structures, and techniques for. Participant. On November 25, 2020, Knutson, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, caught two 50-pound muskies from giant Mille Lacs Lake, each of which flirted with Minnesota’s state records. This is one of the pictures submitted to the DNR verifying the length of the fish on a standard 60-inch (five feet) long. Based on my experience, the LVS 34 has noticeably better separation. Topics include how to find and catch fish on Mille Lacs Lake right now. Now, I have had a couple glass boats in the past that got gel coat stress cracks pretty much right out of the box. The lake is abundant in walleye, northern pike, muskie, and smallmouth bass. 25 inches. 651-769-3142. 22, on Lake Mille Lacs. 5-inch girth, soon afterward (photo below). December 16, 2017 at 7:08 pm #1736119. ” 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. Block and Hoyos labeled the fish “Queen of Mille Lacs” and it just may be the largest fish ever caught on Mille Lacs. Retired for seven years and a Mille Lacs muskie guide for 20, Miller is both an angling innovator and outright character. state of Minnesota. give or take a few. 5 giant on a fly rod and a few weeks later, Dominic Hoyos guided his client to a 55- X 30. I just learned that Phil’s Myr Mar will be closing the bar/restaurant in a couple weeks for good. In about 35 hours of fishing I've mustered 2 follows (1 was a brute) in one 5 minute period. 1996-1998: MDNR biologists age and tag adult muskies in 132,500-acre Mille Lacs. 3/5 musky lodge, isle. Fishing on Mille Lacs Lake is promoted by a giant walleye statue. The state record for muskie. com. This is a private group. Mille Lacs Lake offers some of the greatest trophy class fish found throughout MN and the. 22 has tied the current catch-and-release state record. Search for: Search. Weighing 55 pounds, 14. 2 lower beds. The smallmouth bass fishing on Mille Lacs Lake is truly amazing. MMT Qualifier – Mille Lacs Lake, MN August 19, 2006. Water was 73 deg. The livescope settings have to be right and. Gary Gilbert had no. 0. Participant. Mud flats have areas of softer/harder bottoms and even rock piles have different size rock. 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. Dead 73" Muskie ; NFL General Discussion 2023 ; Current State – MN Deer Management ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? UAW contract…. 1, anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye between 21-23. Once it gets to 40 degrees the tullibees will be about to spawn and I would just be targeting the rocky areas because the muskies will not be far. Lee and Robbie talk about what MAY have happened to the rise and fall of Mille Lacs Muskies. Don’t let the big water of Mille Lacs scare you. 5 monster caught by Joe Wendolek. 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. 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. IGFA. Kind of about ethics at this point if you are catching more walleye than intended species you may want moove. February 13, 2016 at 7:28 pm #1599681. Isle, MN. Last week we had a decent cold. Did find a few smallies and rock bass to. The previous record was a tie for 57. There should be fish deep (15-25ft), shallow (3-10ft), and in between. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. Mille Lacs produces second monster muskie in 17 days. Every year, thousands of anglers flock to the lake in search of walleye, northern pike, muskie, and other game fish. 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. 2014 ice haven with electric jacks. " I was surprised to see that. Larry Dahlberg of Taylors Falls, a die-hard. Message Subject: DNR shocks giant at Mille Lacs: Yep: Posted 5/18/2019 1:21 PM (#937583). Participant. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. Musky Lodge, Isle, Minnesota. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. Participant. Posts: 4484. MINNEAPOLIS (AP/WCCO) — A Minnesota man rushing to sneak in a final fishing expedition before the freeze on one of the state's largest lakes appears to have broken a 64-year-old state record. Has anyone else had issues with St. 22 catch of a 55-pound, 14. Fishing this lake in the past has always been good but the last cou. Posts: 4505. . Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. Oct. Posted 10/18/2010 4:21 PM (#463700) Subject: Fall on Mille Lacs. 612-619-5690. September 4, 2017 at 9:08 pm #1713604. MINNEAPOLIS (AP/WCCO) — A Minnesota man rushing to sneak in a final fishing expedition before the freeze on one of the state's largest lakes appears to have. 8 ounces. Sprengeler’s fish measured 57. The average muskellunge is between 30-40 inches long and weighs in at 10-20. The team's main objective was to. Participant. The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee met Sept. Please use extreme caution when traveling anywhere across country on Mille Lacs as there are many areas still with 4” or. Big Pike, Muskie Fishing. 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. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. Late season smallmouth binge feed in September and October attempting to bulk up for the long winter. January 12, 2005 at 4:33 pm #1286699. The state record for muskie is 56-7/8 inches caught on Pelican Lake in 2016. Posts: 4484. 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. In the summer, Mille Lacs is one of the state’s most popular fishing lakes, and that party continues all the way through winter, when locals pack the frozen surface with countless ice fishing huts. 25 inches, with both fish caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. Thompson describes Mille Lacs' muskies as "huge," averaging 40 to 42 inches, with many pushing the tape to 50 inches and beyond. Using the same lure, he caught his fattest fish, 28. 1. And then add the overall resistance and at times outrage that muskies were. 22. The previous Minnesota record for heaviest muskie, 54 pounds, was. (For licensing or usage, contact [email protected]. Lee Tauchen (left) guided Ted to the trophy. #'s as well as the big girls that haven't been beat to death yet. 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. What a lunker local guides predict the next State record will come out of Mille Lacs. Participant. Mille Lacs fishing. Mille Lacs Aitkin 128,226 I Pike Bay Cass 4,751 N Miltona Douglas 5,724 I Shoepack Lake 299 N Minnetonka Hennepin 14,730 I Spider Itasca 1,392 SP. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. Posted on FB, so we’ll have to wait and see if it gets verified. 6 full bathrooms plus a large sauna. my post has the "rules" for documentation and acceptance. Covering Smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie locations and fishing techniques. Eric Bakke, of Princeton, says he caught the fish while trolling with a footlong muskie lure. What are the best boat ramps to launch a large glass boat safely on Mille Lacs? Particularly west side and south side. 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. 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. That puts the fish between 59 and 62 pounds. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. I know some die hard Muskie spin guys that do great on the city lakes casting from shore. Not even in Canada. . And when Mille Lacs was kicking out the trophies, many anglers decided to keep them. If a fish over 50 pounds or 55 inches is your goal, Mille Lacs is your place. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion. Cove, Isle, Wahkon Bay all produce fish with some protection from the wind. It's a fish factory that produces prolific hatches of walleyes, bass, shiners, suckers, and perch almost every year. the current record by length is 57. 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. Northern pike are aggressive and readily strike most popular muskie lures. Dead 73" Muskie ; Time for a new bow. 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. Lagoona Guide Service uses the latest tactics and equipment to give you the best possible opportunity for the muskie of a. Anybody plan on hitting Mille Lacs or will the weather be to nice?Eric Bakke with his 58 1/4 inch new catch and release state record monster muskie from Mille Lacs Lake. Which is probably why catch rates for muskies dropped to an all-time low in 2008 and were almost that low again in 2012. Yikes!Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. Shallow bays like isle hold perch in the fall. Posts: 4607.