m. December 16, 2017 at 7:08 pm #1736119. The lake provides the suitable habitat and room to grow record muskies. Croix’s customer service lately? I recently ordered some rods and received half my order with the other half being listed as backordered. I will respond in a timely manner. m. Posts: 21126. Thanks for posting this. 8-ounce muskie brought up out of Mille Lacs Lake. Report includes photos, video, and in depth advice on what’s. 75 inches in length with a 29-inch girth,. He has been a professional guide and tournament angler for over two decades and counting. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) certified Eric Bakke's 58. 25, he finally landed his first, a 56½ inch, 51-pound monster with a girth of 27 inches. This results in a lot of fish that would much rather attack a lure than follow it to the boat. The camera itself will have it’s own cell card, either At&T or Verizon network so it can send the photos. MuskieFIRST. 25 inches. Posts: 26. com - The #1 source in all of muskie fishing. Every year, thousands of anglers flock to the lake in search of walleye, northern pike, muskie, and other game fish. Eric Bakke, of Princeton, says he caught the fish while trolling with a footlong muskie lure. Posts: 604. I say 4/28 is official ice out. 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. Burbot (Eelpout): All burbot must be immediately released. Shallow bays like isle hold perch in the fall. Mille lacs this week? Beaver Bait Beavers ; 2023 Wolves ; Cool sunset ; Is IDO hard to connect? LiveScope models ; Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Public land hunters ; Free Chest Freezer (needs work) Go Pack Go! Twins Hot Stove 2024 ; Anyone still fishing? Someone Has to Do It: Ice PredictionsHe stated that, in an effort to revitalize the walleye fishery on Mille Lacs he believes that opening spearing on the lake " makes sense". 8 kg), according to FishBase. DT. 75 inches – was caught on Mille Lacs in late 2021). 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. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. I don’t get out walleye fishing much. 7) Over abundance of forage. And when Mille Lacs was kicking out the trophies, many anglers decided to keep them. Posts: 59778. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota man caught the fish of his lifetime, and one that could set a new world record. Matt's Fishing offers legendary smallmouth bass, musky, and walleye fishing guide trips on Mille Lacs. to 10 p. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on Lake. Posts: 4484. Located just 85 miles north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskellunge weighing 55 pounds and 14. March 22, 2018 at 3:17 pm #1761754. to 6 a. i got some good tips from the folks in participating in the “fall roll call” forum, but wondering what other info is out there. Many anglers believe the next state-record muskie will be caught here. 8 ounces in November. The current. Unlike recent years, there is no planned closure to walleye fishing or ban on using live bait during the first two weeks in July. The previous record was a tie for 57. ”This fish was caught on Mille Lacs Lake during the 2014 Professional Musky Tournament Trail Qualifier. Asking $300. posted by crappie55369 on October 7, 2023 at 8:08 pm. 75 inch muskie on Metro Lake in Minneapolis Minnesota on. Up to date report covers detailed locations, structures, and techniques for. The spring and summer fun on Lake Mille Lacs include group fishing launches, golf, beach days, and guided fishing adventures. The muskellunge he caught on Nov. 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. For muskies, the world records for length and weight are held by two different fish. 22. 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. (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. "I've got a ton of good muskie stories connected to Whiggley. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. June 1, 2023 at 4:20 pm #2206148. give or take a few. 44 inch pike don’t grow on trees. ” 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. It is world renowned for its abiltiy to kick out record-sized muskies. Snowmobiles, heated portable fish houses, and all necessary fishing and safety equipment are provided. 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. 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. Cal Johnson – 67 Pounds 8 Ounces. Muskie Discussion Forums. (57-1/4 inches), but the muskie he landed, “after a quick. 8 ounces in November. Fishing this lake in the past has always been good but the last cou. steve-fellegy. When chasing walleyes this spring, some of my best techniques include: Dragging a Lindy rig and spottail shiner on the north end sand. Posts: 1649: 50's most of the week forecasted. There’s young, middle age, and older people there depending on what group you want to hang with. 8 ounces. 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. The team knew this fish was unusually large-even for a muskie. Tauchen noticed they contained feathers. Message Subject: DNR shocks giant at Mille Lacs: Yep: Posted 5/18/2019 1:21 PM (#937583). Also, 73% of fish 45-49 inches long (when caught or found. 1 smallmouth fishery. 8# Musky was taken by gill net today on the east side of Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. 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. Since Opening Day this year on Mille Lacs, they have caught and. The smallmouth bass fishing on Mille Lacs Lake is truly amazing. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. to 10 p. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. One of the mammoths left droppings behind in the boat. Rubber floor. m. Weighing 55 pounds, 14. Over the last few years there have been fish caught on Mille Lacs that have been only a few pounds short. A post on the Lakestatesfishing web site stated: “It was reported to me by a Mille Lacs Resort owner that a 54. Unlike recent years, there is no planned closure to walleye fishing or ban on using live bait during the first two weeks in July. 33; 2 weeks, 2 days ago. 2) Aliens abducting the Walleye. Muskies on mille lacs????? micah-witham. New to Mille lacs wondering how this plan sounds? Don’t mind walking, have a good pulling harness and in shape. 2014 ice haven with electric jacks. The northend of Mille Lacs has the bugs now!!! I’m hoping that the wind keeps them in their end!. Lee Tauchen (left) guided Ted to the trophy. 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, 2018 at 11:04 am #1747900. 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. January 12, 2005 at 4:33 pm #1286699. Mille Lacs lake is well known for its giant muskies! In fact, the state. Since weedbeds are muskie magnets throughout most of the fishing season, thicker cabbage beds are a logical first place to begin the search. 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. June 14, 2021 at 5:21 pm #2042713. Posts: 8. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Noteworthy was a 55 X 29. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. But the total number of fish is very low. 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. I was fishing shore on the SW side of Mille Lacs, and conditions told me it should be a good night. November 30, 2021 at 10:44 am #2077651. 4) Over-harvest by anglers. My Crestliner has the same setup. What a lunker local guides predict the next. Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn. December 18, 2022 at 4:11 pm #2167616. That is a Mille Lacs muskie. Posts: 1280. by gonefishin ; Got a good one! posted by fishhuntguy on February 2, 2023 at 9:17. This one was 55 inches long with a 27 1/2 inch girth that calculated out at over 50 pounds. Nov. And, as nearly all muskie anglers do, he released both fish. Posts: 1294. Set up in 8 feet of water when I saw a bunch of sunfish on the camera. The world record for a hooked muskie is 60-1/4 inches caught in Hayward, Wis. 51 mph top speed @ 6100rpm. . 1. 5-inch range, including a monster 56 X 29 in the fall of 2012. Bakke was trolling with a footlong muskie. Don’t let the big water of Mille Lacs scare you. Mille Lacs Lake Fishing (Fishing Reports, Events, Tournament Information and more)-> Fishing Guide Services On Mille Lacs-> Muskie Guide (Mr. One of the mammoths left droppings behind in the boat. 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". Fall (mid September- ice up) Fall Mille Lacs walleyes, can provide some of the best fishing of the season. This quote was not from Pereira, but. I run a 165 fish n ski out on Mille lacs and leech. Fast action and big fish attract anglers from around the country at this time. Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will have two potential opportunities for harvest during the 2022 open water season. July 26, 2020 at 9:20 am #1960474. Not true. Angler catches nearly five-foot-long muskie. Nolan Sprengeler’s 55-pound, 14-ounce muskie, caught on a frigid night Nov. How to catch fish. Participant. Sioux City IA. Possessed of a boyish devil-may-care attitude, Miller, 65, guides from the. m. Big Pike, Muskie Fishing. MILLE LACS, Minn. In 1957, Arthur Lawton claimed to catch a 69-pound 15-ounce muskie while fishing in the St. Look in the Mille Lacs forum for a bunch of info. Willing to meet within 30 miles or so of La Crosse. Lawrence River, breaking Spray’s record by just 4 ounces. Asking $200. 48 pounds. LodgeOne of the biggest fishing stories of not only 2021, but for many many decades was the new Minnesota state record muskie caught by Nolan Sprengler on November 22 from here in Mille Lacs Lake. The giant muskie was 61 1/2 inches long. If a fish over 50 pounds or 55 inches is your goal, Mille Lacs is your place. Let's be realistic Frank, it was. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. Mud flats have areas of softer/harder bottoms and even rock piles have different size rock. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. Good Luck Fishing! Ryan Kelly. May 13, 2023 at 3:52 pm #2202411. I Just replaced them this year and stuck with the Northerns. As you are about to see, Hoyer Fishing catches. You and your crew will enjoy group fishing launches. West side of the City of Isle on Main Street (Hwy 27) Get Directions. Surprisingly, Prince’s Bait did not have any shiners. Walleye fishing is holding it's own, with daytime fish coming on. Yes, there are some truly giant muskies in Mille Lacs… there’s no doubt in my mind that the MN state record is swimming there right now. 5 inches, of his career this fall on a Musky Innovations Bull Dawg. . The basic plan that I have is $5/month, but it lets me keep an eye on what’s moving in. 75 inches in length with a 29-inch girth, and. Spearing season open through February 26, 2017. Posts: 6259. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. Central Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake is a true multi-species gem, featuring walleyes, smallmouth bass and muskies. Detailed fishing report for mid July '22 on Mille Lacs Lake. Posts: 329. 39. The monster hit the lure just 25 seconds after the rod was put in the holder. One recent catch, a 57-inch muskie weighing more than 50 pounds, was caught on a fly rod. In fact, Thompson knows of two "state-record" fish that were caught and released. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. Participant. 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 is nothing illegal with targeting perch smallmouth muskie pike or other panfish as long as the respected species is open. Just learned that a new state record Muskie was killed in the gillnets on Mille Lacs. Many of Royal's clients look at them as a bonus fish. You then link the app to your camera. — You hear it all the time about Mille Lacs: if you go there in November before the water turns to ice, the fish gods reward you with big walleyes. Posts: 4519. Find rocks and/or big boulders and you’ll find bass. Posts: 12232. “On November 22nd I set out on the last trip of my season with Kevin Kray and Zack Skoglund to chase the queen,” Sprengeler begins in his post. According to my sources around here. big_g. There should be fish deep (15-25ft), shallow (3-10ft), and in between. 22, Nolan Sprengeler went on the last fishing trip of this season with friends Kevin Kray and. Isle, MN 56342. 22 weighed a whopping 55 pounds, 14 ounces. And, as nearly all muskie anglers do, he released both fish. jpg. The state record for muskie. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. It was not accurately measured or weighed. Posts: 4607. chomps. The ice was 22 inches. Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. Water was 73 deg. Marcum LX3 for sale. The current record, 54 pounds, was set at Lake Winnibigoshish in 1957. IDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Mille Lacs – – Map. Participant. The current all-tackle world-record muskie measured 60 1/4 inches and weighed 67 pounds, 8 ounces, a fish caught by Cal Johnson in 1949 at Lake Court Oreilles near Hayward, Wisc. Mud flats have areas of softer/harder bottoms and even rock piles have different size rock. Richfield. Participant. LAKE VERMILION. Several muskies caught last fall might have broken the Minnesota state record had they not been released. Usually spend 4-5 days a week up there all season long. The. The top 2 Muskies are the biggest Muskies that humans have ever seen, that seems pretty fishy doesn’t it. Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River. Minnesota’s. It came out of Mille Lacs Lake on November 22, 2021. 1, anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye between 21-23. Caught by. MILLE LACS MUSKIES: The Aftermath! Part Two: One decade; It went from catching muskies in seven consecutive casts . 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. 82 seconds) 0-49mph in 20. . Late season smallmouth binge feed in September and October attempting to bulk up for the long winter. Steve was also the FIRST and original Muskie guide on Mille Lacs Lake. . The biggest was a female 54. Hawkins caught the ginormous 57 inch muskie while fly fishing on Mille Lacs Lake last week. " I was surprised to see that. June 13, 2016 at 11:26 am #1624190. 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. , broke the record for the longest muskie in Minnesota. The previous record was a tie for 57. Skeeter WX1910. Staying mobile is the key to finding and catching aggressive daytime walleyes. Mille Lacs lake muskies are notorious for pulling a Houdini act during much of the day, making the saying, “The night time is the right time,” even more true. Tauchen noticed they contained feathers. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. Table 1. 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. Participant. Nov. It was supposedly 56″ long. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. Will primarily be trolling the sand flats and weed edges on the N and NE side of the lake. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. lindyrig79. Yikes!Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. The state began sporadically stocking Mille Lacs — a massive central Minnesota lake of some 132,500 acres — in 1969, providing a beastly alternative to its famed walleye. Many avid muskie anglers are worried about the age and overall health of Mille Lac's muskellunge population, though. The muskie measured at 61. 0. Attachments: 20221206_154334-scaled. Participant. com - The #1 source in all of muskie fishing. Tales of giants like this being caught, or seen, have seemingly increased over the past few years. Mille Lacs had many musky anglers targeting the bays, and a few good sized fish were caught. This content is restricted to subscribers of. to 10 p. Tim was introduced to Mille Lacs in the mid 70s by his Dad. 5-inch range, including a monster 56 X 29 in the fall of 2012. Congrats to Brian Reinke on bustin’ his new PB musky fishin’ on Green Bay. 1999-2005: MDNR biologists document reports of tagged fish that are caught, harvested, or. On Monday, the Minnesota DNR certified the new state record, saying the muskellunge. January 28, 2017 at 7:50 am #1669313. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. 53 inch muskie on Mille Lacs in Minnesota on 11/02/2019. From Monday, May 15, 2023 through Wednesday, November 30, 2022, night closures will be in effect on Mille Lacs. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. Most fishermen consider a muskie measuring 50 inches in length and weighing about 30 pounds to be. Larry Dahlberg of Taylors Falls, a die-hard. Posts: 24. The lake is abundant in walleye, northern pike, muskie, and smallmouth bass. 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. What a lunker local guides predict the next State record will come out of Mille Lacs. 2 cents. 22 while out on Mille Lacs Lake with friends Kevin Kray (at right) and Zack Skoglund, the. Eric Bakke caught a monster muskie on Mille Lacs Lake on June 11, and it was officially certified this week by the Minnesota DNR at 58. He reeled in the monster on June 11th on. of Platte/Sullivan Lakes, Minnesocold. On a particular flat calm midday on Mille Lacs, a buddy spotted a giant fish hanging off a midlake rockpile. Nolan. The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee met Sept. 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. Isle, MN. Fished all day Sunday on Mille Lacs with the wind and never ran out of Battery. Photos were taken, witnesses watched the. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. The state record came out of lake Calhoun in Minneapolis for a while 38lbs and something. 8-ounce muskie at Mille Lacs Lake. 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. Honda 2000 generator. 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. 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. Walleyestudent Andy Cox wrote:. MATT'S FISHING OFFERS PROFESSIONAL GUIDED MUSKY FISHING TRIPS ON LAKE MILLE LACS. Dead 73" Muskie ; NFL General Discussion 2023 ; Current State – MN Deer Management ; Opinions Needed: Ford. A place for owners to discuss issues, modifications, performance, and the pride of ownership of their Alumacraft boat. Participant. 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. Mine is new and looks like that, Ultera 24 volt linked into the humminbirds and the very same remote. Subject: Re: Mille lacs: Posts: 670 Location: Otsego, MN: Put in Saturday at Cove Bay and the DNR was stocking the lake. 27, 2006. state of Minnesota. The muskellunge he caught on Nov. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. Posts: 4505. After landing an estimated 61-pound muskie in Mille Lacs Lake, Dominic Hoyos and Dean Block released the fish, forgoing record. 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. 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. It has a great North Woods cabin feel with 5-s. 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. 12 private rooms for sleeping plus a large loft area with multiple beds. December 16, 2022 at 6:08 pm #2167225. Mille Lacs is known to harbor muskies of astronomical proportions. 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. Posts: 4484. 25 inches. Posts: 53. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. Mille Lacs Lake (also called Lake Mille Lacs or Mille Lacs) is a large but shallow lake in the U. Though I spend 99% of my time on the water fihing for eyes, I, for an occasional change of pace, also like to hunt. 8 ounces. Will hold any brand for electronics or the live scope set-up. Any tips anyone willing to share about the area id be grateful. 22, on Lake Mille Lacs. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. where are the. Gary Gilbert had no. No where near 73, but if I remember it would have broken the world record by a couple inches. Ask for Dave Bentley, a celebrated Mille Lacs muskie guide, and you'll soon learn what's popping and where. As noted in my first post, it MUST be documented at least as well as was done on the "Mille Lacs Queen". The average muskellunge is between 30-40 inches long and weighs in at 10-20. Got a few crappies before then at midnight the bass turned on. August 28, 2018 at 10:59 am #1794179. Lake Mille Lacs is filled with structure from large expansive mud flats, long shoreline weed flats to rock humps and sand bars. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. Although I do not own there, Sherwood Forest is right across 169 from where my place is. 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. 8m S. Fished a channel north of Mille lacs last night.