Monday, Nov. Tyler Schlabsz. Lagoona Guide Service uses the latest tactics and equipment to give you the best possible opportunity for the muskie of a. Gary Gilbert had no. for all. Posts: 3974. These conditions. Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. It is most likely going to be the home of the next Minnesota state record. Cheers and hook-sets!Back then, the minimum size limit was 48 inches to keep. The camera itself will have it’s own cell card, either At&T or Verizon network so it can send the photos. 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. New to Mille lacs wondering how this plan sounds? Don’t mind walking, have a good pulling harness and in shape. . I believe that's the musky that wrecked the walleye fishery there. Photos were taken, witnesses watched the. Opener Reports Mille Lacs and surrounding area. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. This morning when I woke it was dead calm and the lake was iced over. 33; 2 weeks, 2 days ago. June 13, 2016 at 11:26 am #1624190. Posts: 4505. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. The secret is out; and Mille Lacs Lake is the destination in Minnesota for fishing. Night closure from 10 p. 22 catch of a 55-pound, 14. 35, 0. Northern pike are aggressive and readily strike most popular muskie lures. The state record 54-pound, 56-inch muskie does not seem so distant now. gimruis. The ice was 22 inches. Last week we had a decent cold. I want to know an estimated time for delivery so I’ve been trying to get in touch with them. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie caught by Eric Bakke. Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn. Among hard-core musky fishermen, it is now a commonly held belief that the next state record will come from Mille Lacs. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. m. According to the agency, the 58 1/4-inch-long fish was caught on June 11, 2022, on Mille Lacs Lake. 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. Latest Mille Lacs Lake fishing report covering, smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. Glad to see you found a few Jake. Dead 73" Muskie. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. Check out all the Musky Lures Bass Pro Shops Has To Offer!Well, they’re about the angler’s 55-pound, 14. 25-inch muskie he caught June 11 on Mille Lacs Lake. 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. 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. m. (Courtesy of the Mille Lacs Band DNR) Muskie measuring 61-1/2 inches boated and released by Mille Lacs Band DNR biologists. Mille Lacs means "thousand lakes" in. One recent catch, a 57-inch muskie weighing more than 50 pounds, was caught on a fly rod. (credit: Mille Lacs Band. An angler is reeling from the 57-inch muskie he caught using a fly pole on a central Minnesota lake. Last week we had a decent cold front push through bringing with it a stiff northwest wind. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. 1. According to DNR muskie stocking records, technicians clipped the right pelvic fin of fingerlings before they entered Mille Lacs in 1992 and 1999. Hawkins caught the ginormous 57 inch muskie while fly fishing on Mille Lacs Lake last week. In fact, Thompson knows of two "state-record" fish that were caught and released. 8 ounces. 2014 ice haven with electric jacks. 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. 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. Usually spend 4-5 days a week up there all season long. A lower walleye harvest this winter and an improving walleye population are combining to allow this year’s more liberal regulations. Yes, Mille Lacs Lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. Lake using a Northland Spinner Michael Olson, Milwaukee, WI - 24” Smallmouth Bass on a Vilas Co. 22 while out on Mille Lacs Lake with friends Kevin Kray (at right) and Zack Skoglund, the. 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. Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River. It’s not a deep lake (about 40 feet maximum. 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. Mille Fiori Spa, Spa & Wellness center in Victoria, British Columbia, 946 Meares Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3J4 – Hours of Operation & Customer Reviews. The state record for muskie. The giant muskie was 61 1/2 inches long. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. The DNR on Thursday said licensed anglers will be allowed to harvest. , in 1949. Bakke and Blood go about measuring and documenting the record muskie. lindyrig79. About 10:30 that morning, after casting a. The team's main objective was to. Attachments: EB37527E-0A02-4428-AE40-560FF7FB1B84-scaled. The ice was 22 inches. Posts: 329. Gary Gilbert had no business catching a monster muskie that measured two inches longer than the state record. Mille Lacs fisheries supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources. Only seems to get crowded on the longer 3 day holidays, during the week it’s very quiet. The muskie measured 56. 0. On Monday, the Minnesota DNR certified the new state record, saying the muskellunge. . I know some die hard Muskie spin guys that do great on the city lakes casting from shore. From Monday, May 15, 2023 through Wednesday, November 30, 2022, night closures will be in effect on Mille Lacs. He reeled in the monster on June 11th on. Possessed of a boyish devil-may-care attitude, Miller, 65, guides from the. Posts: 4519. Spearing season open through February 26, 2017. But, for the last 20 years it’s turned out giant muskies in central Minnesota. Muskie Lures. steve-fellegy. Mn Muskie Tourtnament Trail Qualifier – Lake Vermillion, MN July 20, 2007. The livescope settings have to be right and. . 8 ounces, Sprengler’s muskie was big enough to. Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. 2005Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. Fishing Mille Lacs on Nov. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. A 58. Croix’s customer service lately? I recently ordered some rods and received half my order with the other half being listed as backordered. Mille Lacs is one of the best Muskie lakes in Minnesota. 28; 8 months, 2 weeks ago. Royal's largest muskie on the lake was 50 1/2 inches. 25, he finally landed his first, a 56½ inch, 51-pound monster with a girth of 27 inches. m. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge caught last month on Mille Lacs Lake as a new state record for muskie weight. 0-30mph in 7. Thinking of chasing some big pike and/or muskie a little more. com)Erik Jacobson catches a giant 55" muskie on Mille Lacs solo in the fall after trolling for only 25 se. Fished all day Sunday on Mille Lacs with the wind and never ran out of Battery. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. 5x27!! Hopefully everyone is still out there chasing giants during this cold weather! The post shared by Thorne Bros. The boat had a bait bucket in it when I purchased it. Muskie) Gene Miller. 2023/2024 NHL/WILD Offseason-Season-Postseason Thread ; Christmas ; Electric jacks ; pop up ; 2023 Live From The Tree ;Illinois. jpg. give or take a few. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. On Monday, November 22, Nolan Sprengeler caught what he calls “the queen”—a 55-pound, 14. 132,500 Acres of Family-Sized Vacation. Nevertheless, the massive muskie Dominic Hoyos of Stillwater, Minnesota, caught on Mille Lacs Lake on Nov. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Weekly fishing report for Mille Lacs Lake smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. Fast action and big fish attract anglers from around the country at this time. Having fished this lake for decades, I couldn’t agree more. 30DayWeather Long Range Weather Forecasts predict ideal conditions for a storm. IDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Mille Lacs – – Map. Nolan Sprengeler’s 55-pound, 14-ounce muskie, caught on a frigid night Nov. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. Lures, best places to start looking. Size and numbers are both on a grand scale in October, with the full moon producing arguably the best week of fishing all year. That tells me 2 things. (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. On Monday, Nov. 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. Covering Smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie locations and fishing techniques. S. Participant. My first assumption from the readings is that muskies are not native to mille lacs and were introduced in 1984. 5 seconds (performance bulletin: 6. Muskie Discussion Forums. 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. State record muskie caught on Monday, Nov. Bakke was trolling with a footlong muskie. 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. i got some good tips from the folks in participating in the “fall roll call” forum, but wondering what other info is out there. Knutson caught this shorter, chunkier muskie within 30 minutes of another 50. I thought 6 years out of them was pretty good. 5 inches, of his career this fall on a Musky Innovations Bull Dawg. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. An exception to this rule — a blue-black specimen — was caught in Mille Lacs Lake in 2015. i am heading up this sunday to fish muskies in the day and troll at night. Mille Lacs produces second monster muskie in 17 days. September 2017. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion. In 2011, Charlie Gallagher caught and released a tiger muskie (muskie and northern pike hybrid) in Minnesota that would have rivaled the current world record. 1. Fishing Mille Lacs on Nov. Mille Lacs is known as a big muskie fishery. Tauchen noticed they contained feathers. Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. August 14, 2021 at 3:54 pm #2054655. A post on the Lakestatesfishing web site stated: “It was reported to me by a Mille Lacs Resort owner that a 54. Split front hitch. Well yes when compared to most other lakes choked full of hammer handles,. Lake Mille Lacs has world class bass, northern pike and muskie fishing (e. All involve showing up second (or third or fourth) on a community spot, waiting for the pack to clear out, then going in and catching a fish or two. Website Admin . We actually shared a 54 incher from Brian in last week’s newsletter, but he topped that big girl with this 56. Nolan Sprengeler’s 55-pound, 14-ounce muskie, caught on a frigid night Nov. Any tips anyone willing to share about the area id be grateful. Hoyos said he caught the fish the day before Thanksgiving on Lake Mille Lacs. 5 inches, of his career this fall on a Musky Innovations Bull Dawg. To join you must be a registered site member and request group membership. 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. Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. By FOX 9 StaffPublished March 2, 2023 2:15PM. When chasing walleyes this spring, some of my best techniques include: Dragging a Lindy rig and spottail shiner on the north end sand. to a small Platte/Sullivan area lake. My prediction is that Mille Lacs will freeze over on Monday November 30th, 2020. Posts: 1280. If a fish over 50 pounds or 55 inches is your goal, Mille Lacs is your place. 8 ounces. It was not accurately measured or weighed. Waterfront Lake Mille Lacs Lodge w/ Deck + Grill! $ 1054 Fitzgerald Manor $ 1400 Log Home on Lake - Now with Pickleball Court!September 8, 2009 at 12:12 am #802935. Monster Muskies – Big Northern Pike – or Fat Football Small Mouth – Especially on those tough bite days when many anglers struggle. 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. Burbot (Eelpout): All burbot must be immediately released. Night Closures : While Pike and muskie fishing is allowed overnight, night closures – from 10pm to 6am and – are in effect for other species on Mille Lacs. bigpike. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. Route 169 in Garrison. 10, 1949. Tales of giants like this being caught, or seen, have seemingly increased over the past few years. This period is quickly becoming the busiest season for Lagoona Guide Service. The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee met Sept. Most maps are pretty darn accurate for mille lacs. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. 2 lower beds. Beginning Monday, May 15, the night fishing closure takes effect, and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be. Lawrence River, breaking Spray’s record by just 4 ounces. Steve is known for finding and catching large fish of all species. Tales of giants like this being caught, or seen, have seemingly increased over the past few years. Located just 85 miles north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. by Bass Pundit ; Any Suggestions This Weekend? posted by Brewer on October 19, 2023 at 3:21 pm. Edited by happy hooker 11/28/2015 4:13 PM: Bondy: Posted 11/28/2015 4:12 PM. Dead 73" Muskie ; NFL General Discussion 2023 ; Current State – MN Deer Management ; Opinions Needed: Ford. A world record out of Mille Lacs would be worth keeping,,,this would be a great testament and compliment to the Minnesota dnr muskie program to produce something like this in a program that's not really that old could preserve and expand their budget, Might help in getting more waters stocked too. Will primarily be trolling the sand flats and weed edges on the N and NE side of the lake. A lot of muskie anglers will choose not to target muskies in the dog days just to avoid the extra stress of fighting a fish in warm water. Shallow bays like isle hold perch in the fall. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke of Princeton. Water was 73 deg. big_g. That fish is probably still swimming and waiting to be caught again and become the new state record. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. The average muskellunge is between 30-40 inches long and weighs in at 10-20. September 14, 2005 at 3:09 pm #1286877. . 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. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth set out on one last trip to Mille Lacs Monday, Nov. Even the neighbors haven’t. A Minnesota angler's whopper of a muskie has officially been confirmed as a state record. Starting on Thursday, Dec. Water was 73 deg. Posts: 6259. Beginning Monday, May 15, the night fishing closure takes effect, and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be. Many of Royal's clients look at them as a bonus fish. May 11 to December 1. 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. I caught one small walleye trolling in front of Myr Mar Saturday night. Any suggestions would be so appreciated!John is also excited for the upcoming muskie and trophy northern pike trips and provides a quick summary of current conditions in his video below. The winter angling season is open through March 26, 2017. 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. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. They all also have landings. I run a 165 fish n ski out on Mille lacs and leech. In 2015,. Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. Yamaha F200, Reliance 14 1/4 x 18p. December 16, 2017 at 7:08 pm #1736119. Sprengeler caught the fish in Lake Mille Lacs around 9 p. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. 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. 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. I would like to put 0. Fishing opener!! Finally walleye season here in Minnesota so we headed out to Mille Lacs. m. lindyrig79. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the new record Monday afternoon. Eric Bakke, of Princeton, says he caught the fish while trolling with a footlong muskie lure. Walleye fishing is holding it's own, with daytime fish coming on. It is located off of U. m. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. Participant. Among hard-core musky fishermen, it is now a commonly held belief that the next state record will come from Mille Lacs. , broke the record for the longest muskie in Minnesota. Richfield. There are many bays on the lake to launch and fish in if it’s windy. Share. Mille Lacs Lake (also called Lake Mille Lacs or Mille Lacs) is a large but shallow lake in the U. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's official: A muskie caught in Lake Mille Lacs in November is a new state record. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. Since 1993, the DNR has been stocking Mille Lacs with around 3,000 fingerlings every other year. Mille Lacs Lake is Minnesota's second largest body of water at 132,000 acres. (KNSI) – A Princeton man’s muskie is officially a new record. The muskie measured at 61. July 26, 2020 at 9:20 am #1960474. 1996-1998: MDNR biologists age and tag adult muskies in 132,500-acre Mille Lacs. The current record, 54 pounds, was set at Lake Winnibigoshish in 1957. 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. “I’ve been guiding on the lake for about 30 years. According to the agency, the 58 1/4-inch-long fish was caught on June 11, 2022, on Mille Lacs Lake. Not right on top of each other but. 25 inches, which was caught in Hayward, Wisconsin in 1949. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. MILLE LACS LAKE, Minn. ” “Historically, big tullibee die-offs occurred on Mille Lacs every 10 years or so, and then the populations would rebound. Instead, it reviewed presentations on diets of the various fish in the lake and current muskie regulations, because there. 22 while out on Mille Lacs Lake with friends Kevin Kray (at right) and Zack Skoglund, the Minnesota DNR said. 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. Tauchen noticed they contained feathers. Using the same lure, he caught his fattest fish, 28. They were both muskie fishermen if that tells you anything. For many years in a row back in the 2000s, when there was a steady muskie tournament circuit on the lake, Jason and his partner would win them. Let's be realistic Frank, it was. Lee dives in deep on his Guiding career on the famous Mille lacs. Lake Vermilion in the northwoods near Tower has the benefit of a tremendous muskie population and few anglers chasing them. by Brewer ; How is the. The fish beats the state record — set nearly 60 years ago — by at least five pounds. 5 inches and weighed an estimated 51 pounds; an exceptional catch for the large but shallow lake. 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. Just learned that a new state record Muskie was killed in the gillnets on Mille Lacs. 2 cents. I get about five hours with my remote and it’s dead. // November 24, 2021. Cal Johnson – 67 Pounds 8 Ounces. 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. GUIDE OUTDOORS;. Areas near structure and cover are ideal habitat for muskies. Interestingly, despite its size, Mille Lacs is a relatively shallow lake, with a maximum depth of just 42 feet. 25″ tied by two fish out of Vermilion. — 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. my post has the "rules" for documentation and acceptance. Monster muskie found on Mille Lacs exceeds state record By Tony Kennedy Star Tribune June 28, 2017 — 6:25am . 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. Last week we had a decent cold front push through bringing with it a stiff northwest. Bakke was fishing on June 11 on Mille Lacs Lake with fishing partner Jon Blood and. 25-inch monster caught on Mille Lacs Lake by Eric Bakke of. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. 82 seconds) 0-49mph in 20. Nolan Sprengeler (at left in the photo above) caught the muskie on Nov. Nov 22, 2023 - Entire cabin for $3427. 39. Posts: 3974. It is located in the counties of Mille Lacs, Aitkin, and Crow Wing, roughly 75 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. 48; 8 months, 1 week ago. Find rocks and/or big boulders and you’ll find bass. The catch on Thanksgiving eve of a beastly muskie, estimated at 61 pounds by Dominic Hoyos of. Small flicker shads took my fish. It went from the lake that probably had the highest muskie angling pressure in the state, to a lake that most muskie anglers don’t fish anymore, except maybe at. Will hold any brand for electronics or the live scope set-up. And, as nearly all muskie anglers do, he released both fish. The muskellunge he caught on Nov. December 15, 2019 at 5:53 pm #1898218. The MN DNR is taking public input regarding the future management of Mille Lacs Lake (including muskie management) through April 2nd, 2021. Has anyone else had issues with St. MATT'S FISHING OFFERS PROFESSIONAL GUIDED MUSKY FISHING TRIPS ON LAKE MILLE LACS. 5''er on a Bull Dog and took second place in the tournament. Mille Lacs has an amazing population of smallmouth, lots of fish, and lots of big ones as well. MATT'S FISHING OFFERS PROFESSIONAL GUIDED MUSKY FISHING TRIPS ON LAKE MILLE LACS. 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. Topics include how to find and catch fish on Mille Lacs Lake right now. 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. give or take a few. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Participant. 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. 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. You and your crew will enjoy group fishing launches. Stocking efforts have dropped off almost entirely for this. Thinking of chasing some big pike and/or muskie a little more.