December 12, 2019 at 1:31 pm #1897425. A place for owners to discuss issues, modifications, performance, and the pride of ownership of their Alumacraft boat. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on Lake. Paul. Cal Johnson – 67 Pounds 8 Ounces. Mille Lacs Lake Area Fishing Report 1 2. The world-record fly-rod muskie was caught on Mille Lacs. This is a private group. December 4, 2020 at 12:26 pm #1994073. Let's be realistic Frank, it was. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. Lee and Robbie talk about what MAY have happened to the rise and fall of Mille Lacs Muskies. More than likely you will accidentally catch a walleye or two. m. It came out of Mille Lacs Lake on November 22, 2021. Robert Hawkins caught a 57-inch monster muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs Monday. According to the agency, the 58 1/4-inch-long fish was caught on June 11, 2022, on Mille Lacs Lake. Monster Muskies – Big Northern Pike – or Fat Football Small Mouth – Especially on those tough bite days when many anglers struggle. 25 inches, with both fish caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. I’m looking to go out for a half day either on Mille Lacs or a metro lake. ( logon. The winter angling season is open through March 26, 2017. The 58. SI-TEX Model HE-357 paper graph $20. Posts: 4484. A 12V 9 amp lead battery is included. August 17, 2016 at 8:34 am #1634513. 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. Posts: 4505. The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee met Sept. 1996-1998: MDNR biologists age and tag adult muskies in 132,500-acre Mille Lacs. . . There’s more to the story, but that’s an important part. This quote was not from Pereira, but. Not right on top of each other but. Mille Lacs is not only one of the state’s largest lakes with 132,500 acres, but the fish are also trophy-size whether you are looking for walleye, muskie, northern pike, or bass fishing!Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. New to Mille lacs wondering how this plan sounds? Don’t mind walking, have a good pulling harness and in shape. Lac des Mille Lacs is a lake in the western part of Thunder Bay District in northwestern Ontario, Canada. MILLE LACS, Minn. 5 inches, of his career this fall on a Musky Innovations Bull Dawg. One difference between the two casinos is that the Grand Casino Mille Lacs is also home to a poker room, so it might make for a better destination if Texas Hold ‘Em is more your. Many resorts having cabins sold of as condo type shared access. December 16, 2017 at 7:08 pm #1736119. In about 35 hours of fishing I've mustered 2 follows (1 was a brute) in one 5 minute period. State record muskie caught on Monday, Nov. Share. Lake Mille Lacs. 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. Mille Lacs fisheries supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources. Shallow bays like isle hold perch in the fall. 30DayWeather Long Range Weather Forecasts predict ideal conditions for a storm. 5 monster caught by Joe Wendolek. Lee dives in deep on his Guiding career on the famous Mille lacs. m. The muskie measured at 61. Attachments: EB37527E-0A02-4428-AE40-560FF7FB1B84-scaled. Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass:. The Minnesota DNR on Monday said it has certified the massive, 58. 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. ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms. The top 2 Muskies are the biggest Muskies that humans have ever seen, that seems pretty fishy doesn’t it. 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. MILLE LACS MUSKIES: The Aftermath! Part Two: One decade; It went from catching muskies in seven consecutive casts . Steve is known for finding and catching large fish of all species. Trying to figure out how much line to buy to fill the reel. 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. Not just Mille Lacs, but most “ma and Pa” resorts have disappeared since 1946. The previous record was a tie for 57. It is in the Nelson River drainage basin and is the source of the Seine. They all also have landings. In 1957, Arthur Lawton claimed to catch a 69-pound 15-ounce muskie while fishing in the St. The previous Minnesota record for heaviest muskie, 54 pounds, was. Has anyone else had issues with St. 5 giant on a fly rod and a few weeks later, Dominic Hoyos guided his client to a 55- X 30. I say 4/28 is official ice out. 8 ounces. They were both muskie fishermen if that tells you anything. State/Province: Minnesota. Looking to upgrade my main unit so I won’t need this unit. 25 inches. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. Prefer casting, not trolling. The Dominoes are falling…. Posted on FB, so we’ll have to wait and see if it gets verified. Oct. Edited by happy hooker 11/28/2015 4:13 PM: Bondy: Posted 11/28/2015 4:12 PM. Once in the water, the eggs hatch almost immediately into miracidia. I know some die hard Muskie spin guys that do great on the city lakes casting from shore. Posted 10/18/2010 4:21 PM (#463700) Subject: Fall on Mille Lacs. Snowmobiles, heated portable fish houses, and all necessary fishing and safety equipment are provided. 8 ounces in November. (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. One recent catch, a 57-inch muskie weighing more than 50 pounds, was caught on a fly rod. Posts: 28. An angler is reeling from the 57-inch muskie he caught using a fly pole on a central Minnesota lake. posted by crappie55369 on October 7, 2023 at 8:08 pm. Posts: 4569. 5-inch girth, soon afterward (photo below). Lures, best places to start looking. Send Email. On Monday, the Minnesota DNR certified the new state record, saying the muskellunge. Report includes photos, video, and in depth advice on what’s. It's a fish factory that produces prolific hatches of walleyes, bass, shiners, suckers, and perch almost every year. Sioux City IA. To mix it up, I run a jointed bait like a jointed Legend Perch Bait. Participant. Also, 73% of fish 45-49 inches long. See one of the biggest muskies ever captured on. 25, he finally landed his first, a 56½ inch, 51-pound monster with a girth of 27 inches. Mille Lacs Lake Fishing (Fishing Reports, Events, Tournament Information and more)-> Fishing Guide Services On Mille Lacs-> Muskie Guide (Mr. As noted in my first post, it MUST be documented at least as well as was done on the "Mille Lacs Queen". MATT'S FISHING OFFERS PROFESSIONAL GUIDED MUSKY FISHING TRIPS ON LAKE MILLE LACS. 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. One of the mammoths left droppings behind in the boat. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. Size and numbers are both on a grand scale in October, with the full moon producing arguably the best week of fishing all year. Beginning Monday, May 15, the night fishing closure takes effect, and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be. Participant. The DNR on Thursday said licensed anglers will be allowed to harvest. A 58. Sioux City IA. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. Else just get 16-17′ and enjoy. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. 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. Bakke was trolling with a footlong muskie. for all. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. Tweet. June 17, 2020 at 10:07 am #1950714. Small flicker shads took my fish. 8 ounces. Find rocks and/or big boulders and you’ll find bass. Posts: 172. Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Public land hunters ; Free Chest Freezer (needs work) Walleyes. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. g. Gene Miller Muskie Trips with Captain Matt, Isle, Minnesota. The fish beats the state record — set nearly 60 years ago — by at least five pounds. Get some wind when there is room for the ice to move and things can get interesting on many sides of the lake. 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. Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will have two potential opportunities for harvest during the 2022 open water season. Otherwise, 10″ Jakes work great too. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) certified Eric Bakke's 58. by gonefishin ; Got a good one! posted by fishhuntguy on February 2, 2023 at 9:17. Tim was introduced to Mille Lacs in the mid 70s by his Dad. Larry Dahlberg of Taylors Falls, a die-hard. Will primarily be trolling the sand flats and weed edges on the N and NE side of the lake. (57-1/4 inches), but the muskie he landed, “after a quick. Lake. The MN DNR is taking public input regarding the future management of Mille Lacs Lake (including muskie management) through April 2nd, 2021. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. Posts: 1280. The monster hit the lure just 25 seconds after the rod was put in the holder. Every year, thousands of anglers flock to the lake in search of walleye, northern pike, muskie, and other game fish. Mn Muskie Tournament Trail Qualifier – Metro Area Lakes, MN June 9, 2007. 5-inch range, including a monster 56 X 29 in the fall of 2012. May 11 to December 1. Cal Johnson’s muskie might never be bested. I don't claim to be an expert by any means but I would think that if the WI fish were originally stocked from 84-87 and measured from 2000-2005 putting them at a. 35, 0. 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. On a particular flat calm midday on Mille Lacs, a buddy spotted a giant fish hanging off a midlake rockpile. The state record for muskie is 56-7/8 inches caught on Pelican Lake in 2016. The previous record was a tie for 57. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said a 46 1/4-inch northern pike caught on the Lake on Jan. Inactive. That’s because the dead muskie’s right pelvic fin appears clipped in the Gilberts’ photo, he said. Monday, Nov. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. Muskie Discussion Forums. Caught a couple dozen of them and one walleye in the next few hours. . 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. It was supposedly 56″ long. Posted 8/4/2016 6:40 PM (#826138 - in reply to #826124) Subject: RE: Anyone know anything about this Mille Lacs fish? The Minnesota Muskie Record. Posted 8/24/2006 12:31 PM (#206399 - in reply to #206348) Subject: RE: 50" WI Muskie in Mille Lacs Tour- Brood Stock?Absolutely a rare fish now from a state that is mostly choked full of hammer handles. 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. 5 inch monster! Dave Selle kicked off the 2021 MN musky season with this big bodied bruiser – 55. 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. Mille Lacs Lake Record Class Muskie. Joey Rozanski and Mark Gillich caught the 55. “I’ve been fishing Mille Lacs Lake since I was about 9-years-old,” he said. eyejacker. The night closures are from 10pm to 6am from Monday, May 15, 2023 to Thursday, August 31, 2023; and from. 2/5 musky lodge, isle. 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. How to catch fish. 1, anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye between 21-23. 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. give or take a few. Photo by Jon Blood; Measuring a monster. com)Erik Jacobson catches a giant 55" muskie on Mille Lacs solo in the fall after trolling for only 25 se. Typical baits of choice in my boat at this time are regular sized bucktails and plopper style topwaters. Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. About 10:30 that morning, after casting a. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. Subject: Re: Mille lacs: Posts: 670 Location: Otsego, MN: Put in Saturday at Cove Bay and the DNR was stocking the lake. Stark MN. December 16, 2022 at 6:08 pm #2167225. The previous record was a tie for 57. The world record for a hooked muskie is 60-1/4 inches caught in Hayward, Wis. If you are looking for a true giant muskie, make sure you head that way once the weather turns cold. IN fishing for muskellunge — or muskies, as real fishermen prefer to call them — “big” is the operative word. The Red Door Resort is a family-oriented vacation and fishing resort located on the north shore of the famous Lake Mille Lacs in north-central Minnesota. Press Release Uncertified world record muskie boated and released in Mille Lacs Lake by Mille Lacs Band DNR biologists Mille Lacs Lake is known to be a world-class fishery and home to trophy. May 13, 2023 at 12:09 pm #2202394. Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River. 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. Although I do not own there, Sherwood Forest is right across 169 from where my place is. Posts: 4484. Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. Posts: 59778. Posts: 21. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. Most fishermen consider a muskie measuring 50 inches in length and weighing about 30 pounds to be fish of a. Menu . Mn Muskie Tourtnament Trail Qualifier – Lake Vermillion, MN July 20, 2007. Mille lacs Lake is managed as a low density trophy muskie population. The current record, 54 pounds, was set at Lake Winnibigoshish in 1957. 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. Fast action and big fish attract anglers from around the country at this time. We found several unsafe areas for even ATV traffic and today’s satellite picture shows it even better than I can explain. 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. 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. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. 28; 8 months, 2 weeks ago. Matt's Fishing. 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. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. One recent catch, a 57-inch muskie weighing more than 50 pounds, was caught on a fly rod. Participant. Yikes!Saturday we stayed on the south end of the lake. 25-inch fish was caught back on June 11th on Mille Lacs Lake. This was a pic from last night. Staying mobile is the key to finding and catching aggressive daytime walleyes. Located just 85 miles north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Oct. to 10 p. i got some good tips from the folks in participating in the “fall roll call” forum, but wondering what other info is out there. Steve Hale. This period is quickly becoming the busiest season for Lagoona Guide Service. Spring smallmouth bass fishing on the best bass lake in the country, Mille Lacs Lake. This is one of the pictures submitted to the DNR verifying the length of the fish on a standard 60-inch (five feet) long. Minnesota’s certified state-record muskie was caught from Lake Mille Lacs last November by angler Nolan Sprengeler. for all species. Posts: 4484. January 28, 2017 at 7:50 am #1669313. MN. 82 seconds) 0-49mph in 20. Detailed fishing report for targeting smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie on Lake Mille Lacs. Above: Benjamin Knutson caught the longest muskie, 56. Fishing Mille Lacs on Nov. Message Subject: Mille Lacs Tournament: Lunker_1: Posted 8/24/2008 10:14 PM (#333177 - in reply to #333147) Subject: Re: Mille Lacs Tournament: Posts: 87. Thinking of chasing some big pike and/or muskie a little more. The camera itself will have it’s own cell card, either At&T or Verizon network so it can send the photos. Many of Royal's clients look at them as a bonus fish. Top techniques at this time include dragging tubes and swimbaits over rock and gravel transitions. Here’s one of a number of potential state records caught in 2007. Posts: 73. 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. Lake using a jig & minnowIDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Muskie Lures. Any tips anyone willing to share about the area id be grateful. Weekly fishing report for Mille Lacs Lake smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. mojogunter. Look in the Mille Lacs forum for a bunch of info. 8 ounces, Sprengler’s muskie was big enough to. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. Isle, MN 56342. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. 612-619-5690. 25 inches. (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. // November 24, 2021. By Dennis. Mille Lacs means "thousand lakes" in. 8m S. Nov. The daily limit is 20 fish and the possession limit is 40. He reeled in the monster on June 11th on. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. 2005Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. 849 likes · 272 were here. GARRISON, Minn. Usually spend 4-5 days a week up there all season long. Big Pike, Muskie Fishing. This is how Mille Lacs produces when the weather turns cold. John still has openings for full and half day guide trips. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. 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. Yikes!Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. Lake Mille Lacs in central Minnesota can create the best family vacations, on or off the water. Both States have data that will show the walleye limit “could” be higher. Until I owned a Ranger I would probably have agreed with the comment. The world record for a hooked muskie is 60-1/4 inches caught in Hayward, Wis. 0. Occurred on October 6, 2020 / Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota, USA : "Erik Jacobson catches and releases a possible state record 50-pound class muskie from Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota while fall trolling alone. Mille lacs fall was truly special lots of huge fish caught,,,that looks like the biggie. Mine is a 2016 vintage and the remote battery lasts for a couple of years, not rechargeable. Muskies on mille lacs????? micah-witham. The Dominoes are falling…. Mud flats have areas of softer/harder bottoms and even rock piles have different size rock. June 1, 2016 at 3:22 am #1622195. Mille Lacs Band DNR Aquaculture Biologist Keith Wiggins-Kegg holds a potential record-setting muskie caught during recent electrofishing activities on the lake. Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Rick Z. Not true. , in 1949. Participant. 6) Lack of forage. Mille Lacs Lake is located approximately 80 miles north of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Monster muskie found on Mille Lacs exceeds state record By Tony Kennedy Star Tribune June 28, 2017 — 6:25am . It was caught on the Chippewa Flowage in Sawyer County on Oct. 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. Marcum LX3 for sale. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. 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. Participant. The muskie was 55 inches long, with a girth of 30 inches. Favorite Musky Lures. Any muskie guide recommendations? For Mille Lacs, probably too much water to cast although it can and has been done. In about 35 hours of fishing I've mustered 2 follows (1 was a brute) in one 5 minute period. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. The current. The gravel/mud transition is probably the most popular transition that people target. Hammernick has guided clients to multiple muskies in the 55- to 57. 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. It came out of Mille Lacs Lake on November 22, 2021. last Monday, Nov. According to my sources around here. . Participant. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. Participant. The first day Robert Hawkins fished on Mille Lacs Lake, the only fish he caught was a 57-inch muskie, landed on a fly rod - a possible world record. 65 degrees, 10-12mph wind and fairly choppy. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. The secret is out; and Mille Lacs Lake is the destination in Minnesota for fishing. MMT Qualifier – Lake Vermillion, MN July 21, 2006. Block and Hoyos labeled the fish “Queen of Mille Lacs” and it just may be the largest fish ever caught on Mille Lacs. Burbot (Eelpout): All burbot must be immediately released. Monday, Nov. Since weedbeds are muskie magnets throughout most of the fishing season, thicker cabbage beds are a logical first place to begin the search. My Crestliner has the same setup. It was caught on Mille Lacs Lake in June, 2022. Kind of a long video and I didn’t watch the whole thing. Even 2-d sonar can be difficult to find walleyes with their bellies on the bottom. March 10, 2023 at 2:18 am #2187472. I thought 6 years out of them was pretty good. Leech Lake, Lake Plantagenet, Cass, Little Boy, Bemidji and Mille Lacs are a few prominent examples of Minnesota lakes that have areas like this. January 14, 2019 at 12:47 pm #1825882. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. matttreno@hotmail. I run a 165 fish n ski out on Mille lacs and leech. Among hard-core musky fishermen, it is now a commonly held belief that the next state record will come from Mille Lacs. Big bright rattle spoons are best at this time. Interestingly, despite its size, Mille Lacs is a relatively shallow lake, with a maximum depth of just 42 feet. Hoyos said he caught the fish the day before Thanksgiving on Lake Mille Lacs. November 30, 2021 at 10:44 am #2077651. He has been a professional guide and tournament angler for over two decades and counting. 0.