Posted on FB, so we’ll have to wait and see if it gets verified. Gary Gilbert had no business catching a monster muskie that measured two inches longer than the state record. 04 inches (183 cm) , and the heaviest documented weight is 70. The ice was 22 inches. Many of Royal's clients look at them as a bonus fish. Mine is new and looks like that, Ultera 24 volt linked into the humminbirds and the very same remote. , and Kevin Kray of Otsego, Minn. 25-inch slammer, came out of the lake in June. Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. Nolan Sprengeler (at left in the photo above) caught the muskie on Nov. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. Posts: 21126. Lake. About 10:30 that morning, after casting a. 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. 651-769-3142. Posts: 8. 35, 0. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. Rubber floor. July 31, 2016 at 9:34 pm #1631635. Muskies on mille lacs????? micah-witham. Muskies, too. I will be hitting Mille lacs hard this year for the elusive musky and would just like some helpful tips. February 13, 2016 at 7:28 pm #1599681. Share. Posts: 73. Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Participant. Matt's Fishing. Posts: 4519. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. 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. Tyler Schlabsz. Hit the S/E corner, Weeds/Rocks/Trolled, Day/Night and NaDa. 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. The Circle had been modified to fit the bucket that was there. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. The main house, called Mille Fleurs, was bought in 2014 and registered under a local country club to shield the identity of the owner. 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. m. 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?Muskie Nugget #2: It is all about SPEED²! "When fishing the dog days of summer, you will often see more angling pressure during low-light periods and well into the night. They all also have landings. Every year, thousands of anglers flock to the lake in search of walleye, northern pike, muskie, and other game fish. Possessed of a boyish devil-may-care attitude, Miller, 65, guides from the. Only seems to get crowded on the longer 3 day holidays, during the week it’s very quiet. last Monday, Nov. The world record for a hooked muskie is 60-1/4 inches caught in Hayward, Wis. Mille Lacs had many musky anglers targeting the bays, and a few good sized fish were caught. m. That tells me 2 things. Posts: 401. GanderMTN-MAN Posted 7/18/2011 8:51 PM (#507818 - in reply to #506951) Subject: Re: Mille LacsMuskieFIRST. Skeeter WX1910. m. " I was surprised to see that. He has been a professional guide and tournament angler for over two decades and counting. Surprisingly, Prince’s Bait did not have any shiners. This weeks Mille Lacs Lake fishing report covers the walleye and smallmouth bass bite from the fishing opener. Spearing season open through February 26, 2017. Mille Lacs fisheries supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources. The biggest was a female 54. 6 full bathrooms plus a large sauna. The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee met Sept. Posts: 4484. Fishing opener is finally here! I have some big expectations for Mille Lacs walleyes this spring. January 27, 2017 at 12:08 pm #1669153. After landing an estimated 61-pound muskie in Mille Lacs Lake, Dominic Hoyos and Dean Block released the fish, forgoing record. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. 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. So far, no gel. Mille lacs fall was truly special lots of huge fish caught,,,that looks like the biggie. ; A Risky Day is not a direct prediction of precipitation (Rain/Snow) but instead a. The ice was 22 inches. The skin mount of the fish is still displayed Moccasin Bar in Hayward, Wisconsin. 5 giant on a fly rod and a few weeks later, Dominic Hoyos guided his client to a 55- X 30. 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. July 1, 2023 Walleyes. The Dominoes are falling…. 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. MuskieFIRST. Plymouth angler's Mille Lacs muskie breaks state record: 'What an incredible fish' Plymouth angler catches 55-pound, 14-ounce monster and topples a. 22 weighed a whopping 55 pounds, 14 ounces. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. The maximum documented length is 72. 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. 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. Beginning Monday, May 15, a night fishing closure takes effect and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be 6 a. That puts the fish between 59 and 62 pounds. The man behind the catch, Brad. DT. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. 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. The gravel/mud transition is probably the most popular transition that people target. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. According to my sources around here. 25, he finally landed his first, a 56½ inch, 51-pound monster with a girth of 27 inches. Participant. Asking $300. Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will have two potential opportunities for harvest during the 2022 open water season. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. outside the Bay in 19' of water trolling a shad rap for some walleyes to kill some time and lo and behold he boated 2 muskies. slowjig59. Eric Bakke, of Princeton, says he caught the fish while trolling with a footlong muskie lure. Stark MN. Glad to see you found a few Jake. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. Fishing Mille Lacs on Nov. Angler catches nearly five-foot-long muskie. Fishing this lake in the past has always been good but the last cou. Find rocks and/or big boulders and you’ll find bass. 0-30mph in 7. Opener Reports Mille Lacs and surrounding area. Last year there was a 53 X 29 caught from Mille Lacs that was weighed. Monster Muskies – Big Northern Pike – or Fat Football Small Mouth – Especially on those tough bite days when many anglers struggle. Many avid muskie anglers are worried about the age and overall health of Mille Lac's muskellunge population, though. m. All houses are carpeted and are equipped with propane heaters and lights, bunks with covered foam mattresses, tables with chairs and rattle reels, and cooking features. The basic plan that I have is $5/month, but it lets me keep an eye on what’s moving in. Posts: 21126. On Monday, Nov. com)Watch 8 year old David Jacobson and his Dad Erik do battle with a giant 50 pound plus Mille Lacs Lake. Posts: 26. IDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Mille Lacs – – Map. @fishlagoona. Beginning Monday, May 15, the night fishing closure takes effect, and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be. Nolan. Officially, the state-record muskie was landed in 1957 on Lake. Participant. Set up in 8 feet of water when I saw a bunch of sunfish on the camera. Bass Pundit. Menu . This is one of the pictures submitted to the DNR verifying the length of the fish on a standard 60-inch (five feet) long. Fast action and big fish attract anglers from around the country at this time. His state-record catch measured half an inch shorter than Bakke’s fish, but it was five inches girthier and much heavier. Many anglers believe the next state-record muskie will be caught here. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. August 28, 2018 at 10:59 am #1794179. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. May 13, 2023 at 3:52 pm #2202411. 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. Thompson describes Mille Lacs' muskies as "huge," averaging 40 to 42 inches, with many pushing the tape to 50 inches and beyond. 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. Table 1. Plymouth, MN. Tauchen noticed they contained feathers. 8-ounce muskie brought up out of Mille Lacs Lake. May 13, 2023 at 4:23 am #2202364. Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. Back to Big fish. Sioux City IA. 6 a. This results in a lot of fish that would much rather attack a lure than follow it to the boat. 132,500 Acres of Family-Sized Vacation. I caught one small walleye trolling in front of Myr Mar Saturday night. December 18, 2022 at 4:11 pm #2167616. Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. Fished all day Sunday on Mille Lacs with the wind and never ran out of Battery. Mud flats have areas of softer/harder bottoms and even rock piles have different size rock. 22, Nolan Sprengeler went on the last fishing trip of this season with friends Kevin Kray and. 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. Will primarily be trolling the sand flats and weed edges on the N and NE side of the lake. August 14, 2021 at 3:54 pm #2054655. Photo by Jon Blood; Measuring a monster. Looking to upgrade my main unit so I won’t need this unit. We found several unsafe areas for even ATV traffic and today’s satellite picture shows it even better than I can explain. It was supposedly 56″ long. Central Mn. Congrats to Brian Reinke on bustin’ his new PB musky fishin’ on Green Bay. Mille Lacs Lake is located approximately 80 miles north of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Muskie) Gene Miller Doug Ertl. It is world renowned for its abiltiy to kick out record-sized muskies. Having just completed three public meetings across the state, the DNR. 30DayWeather Long Range Weather Forecasts predict ideal conditions for a storm. . Covering Smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie locations and fishing techniques. 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. mojogunter. If a fish over 50 pounds or 55 inches is your goal, Mille Lacs is your place. 48; 8 months, 1 week ago. Areas near structure and cover are ideal habitat for muskies. December 15, 2019 at 5:53 pm #1898218. Lake Mille Lacs. Posts: 4505. Water was 73 deg. 8 ounces in November. 5-inch girth, soon afterward (photo below). On Monday, the Minnesota DNR certified the new state record, saying the muskellunge. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota man caught the fish of his lifetime, and one that could set a new world record. Fishing Mille Lacs on Nov. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. Mille Lacs is Minnesota's second-biggest inland lake, covering 132,516 acres. Mille Lacs is one of the best Muskie lakes in Minnesota. This fish was released! Mille Lacs is also home to the largest sized northern pike in our area. The previous record was a tie for 57. 33; 2 weeks, 2 days ago. The daily limit is 20 fish and the possession limit is 40. Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. What are the best boat ramps to launch a large glass boat safely on Mille Lacs? Particularly west side and south side. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. Actually the Gene Miller outing is a fairly reasonable price when compared to hiring a private guide or even relative to what you get on a launch boat for $35-$40 per person. Asking $200. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. 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. 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. 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. (For licensing or usage, contact [email protected]. Participant. The latest news on what fishing techniques are working best on Mille Lacs Lake for smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. 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. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. Any tips anyone willing to share about the area id be grateful. Posts: 4484. Posts: 59778. 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. If you like to fish in the big stuff, boat control in the big stuff, rebait in the big stuff and not spill your drink then go 18’+. Cove, Isle, Wahkon Bay all produce fish with some protection from the wind. 25 inches. Did find a few smallies and rock bass to. Mille lacs this week? Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Walleyes on Tip Ups; Burbot; dinner; 27″ walleye; Latest from the community. It was caught on the Chippewa Flowage in Sawyer County on Oct. You then link the app to your camera. The team knew this fish was unusually large-even for a muskie. Mille Lacs Lake offers some of the greatest trophy class fish found throughout MN and the. The northend of Mille Lacs has the bugs now!!! I’m hoping that the wind keeps them in their end!. Robert Hawkins, owner of Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop in Lake Elmo, set out on Lake Mille Lacs early. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. 1999-2005: MDNR biologists document reports of tagged fish that are caught, harvested, or. to a small Platte/Sullivan area lake. 8-ounce muskie at Mille Lacs Lake. by Roger Cormier. GUIDE OUTDOORS;. Website Admin . MMT Qualifier – Lake Vermillion, MN July 21, 2006. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. I say 4/28 is official ice out. Most maps are pretty darn accurate for mille lacs. Fall smallmouth fishing on Mille Lacs can be absolutely incredible. Will primarily be trolling the sand flats and weed edges on the N and NE side of the lake. Posts: 53 Location: Elk River,MN: I've fished the past 3 weekends up at Mille Lacs and have had rough results. Minnesota angler reels in 61-pound muskie MILLE LACS -- A muskie caught on Lake Mille Lacs the day before Thanksgiving could have been a world record -- although it'll never be official. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. That is a Mille Lacs muskie. September 1 is the beginning of the fall transition time. I get about five hours with my remote and it’s dead. Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)Subject: Re: Mille Lacs Giant: Posts: 554: Hell yeah! Tullibee muncher! Big congrats! Edited by Musky Face 11/7/2019 7:12 PM: 14ledo81: Posted. The Minnesota DNR on Monday said it has certified the massive, 58. Its walleye fishing, however, is second to none. Get some wind when there is room for the ice to move and things can get interesting on many sides of the lake. October 22, 2020 at 9:58 am. 8# Musky was taken by gill net today on the east side of Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. ” “Historically, big tullibee die-offs occurred on Mille Lacs every 10 years or so, and then the populations would rebound. Putting together some rods and just wondering if you guys. Starting on Thursday, Dec. This is a shallow fishery with a maximum depth of only 40 feet. Minnesota’s. The biggest muskellunge ever caught was 68 pounds and 631⁄2 inches long. (57-1/4 inches), but the muskie he landed, “after a quick. Posted 10/18/2010 4:21 PM (#463700) Subject: Fall on Mille Lacs. The muskie tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Instead, it reviewed presentations on diets of the various fish in the lake and current muskie regulations, because there. Thanks: muskyhunter47: Posted 6/30/2015 7:56 AM (#774441 - in. 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”. Posts: 4484. m. 4/5 musky lodge, isle. Mille Lacs Lake is Minnesota's second largest body of water at 132,000 acres. Not right on top of each other but spread. June 14, 2021 at 5:21 pm #2042713. However, more recently established fisheries in Lake Hopatcong, Mercer Lake and Mountain Lake are coming on strong. S. Typical baits of choice in my boat at this time are regular sized bucktails and plopper style topwaters. IN fishing for muskellunge — or muskies, as real fishermen prefer to call them — “big” is the operative word. Size and numbers are both on a grand scale in October, with the full moon producing arguably the best week of fishing all year. where are the. by gonefishin ; Got a good one! posted by fishhuntguy on February 2, 2023 at 9:17. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke of Princeton. Bath closet. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. (Courtesy of the Mille Lacs Band DNR) Muskie measuring 61-1/2 inches boated and released by Mille Lacs Band DNR biologists. January 12, 2005 at 4:33 pm #1286699. m. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth set out on one last trip to Mille Lacs Monday, Nov. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. IN fishing for muskellunge — or muskies, as real fishermen prefer to call them — “big” is the operative word. It took until Tuesday for Sprengeler to get the fish weighed on a certified scale, which he was able to do at a UPS store in Golden Valley. Participant. Since 1993, the DNR has been stocking Mille Lacs with around 3,000 fingerlings every other year. You and your crew will enjoy group fishing launches. 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. There are many bays on the lake to launch and fish in if it’s windy. give or take a few. Mille Lacs fishing. The lake is abundant in walleye, northern pike, muskie, and smallmouth bass. And once the papers clear, Nolan will have broken a 64-year-old state record. Thinking of chasing some big pike and/or muskie a little more. 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. 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. The muskellunge he caught on Nov. 7) Over abundance of forage. The. Also, 73% of fish 45-49 inches long. Ask for Dave Bentley, a celebrated Mille Lacs muskie guide, and you'll soon learn what's popping and where. A Minnesota angler's whopper of a muskie has officially been confirmed as a state record. (For licensing or usage, contact licensing@viralhog. Hammernick has guided clients to multiple muskies in the 55- to 57. 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. 5-inch range, including a monster 56 X 29 in the fall of 2012. 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. There’s more to the story, but that’s an important part. On November 25, 2020, Knutson, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, caught two 50-pound muskies from giant Mille Lacs Lake, each of which flirted with Minnesota’s state records. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. give or take a few. Gene Miller Muskie Trips with Captain Matt, Isle, Minnesota. Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. 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. The state record for muskie is 56-7/8 inches caught on Pelican Lake in 2016. Lake Mille Lacs has world class bass, northern pike and muskie fishing (e. It is in the Nelson River drainage basin and is the source of the Seine. 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. 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!. We didn’t have anything happen. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie caught by Eric Bakke. The previous record was a tie for 57. Big bright rattle spoons are best at this time. In a. So much has changed since 1946 when life was simpler. 51 mph top speed @ 6100rpm. 8 ounces on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday and weighed on a certified scale at a UPS Store, providing the capstone to a. Yellow perches are typically yellow or gold with 6 – 8 green stripes on their sides. m. Muskie Discussion Forums. You can also target some monster bluegills and slab crappies in the shallow bays of this massive body of water, measuring 207 square miles and over 132,000 acres. March 10, 2023 at 2:18 am #2187472. 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. In fact, Thompson knows of two "state-record" fish that were caught and released. This is for good reason, muskies eat! If you are a muskie angler who is not fishing well into the night, you are missing out. Mille Fiori Spa, Spa & Wellness center in Victoria, British Columbia, 946 Meares Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3J4 – Hours of Operation & Customer Reviews. to wondering if you will ever catch another Mille Lacs muskie again! In this video Josh Borovsky, Gregg Thomas, Luke Ronnestrand and Lee Tauchen discuss the rise and fall of Mille Lacs Lake musky fishing. 8 ounces. Posts: 4505. Yamaha F200, Reliance 14 1/4 x 18p. Mille Lacs Lake Fishing (Fishing Reports, Events, Tournament Information and more)-> Fishing Guide Services On Mille Lacs-> Muskie Guide (Mr. 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. My prediction is that Mille Lacs will freeze over on Monday November 30th, 2020. Mille Lacs produces second monster muskie in 17 days. 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. 9 inches long and 16 years of age. I gave very specific input about the need for increased stocking of muskellunge in Mille Lacs. 25-inch muskie caught by Princeton, Minnesota angler Eric Bakke is the new state catch-and-release record. This is a true testament to our Predator’s commitment to staying connected to the. Participant.