The muskie tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. 17″ diameter P-Line braid (65 lb) on my Okuma Cold Water 203D line counter reel. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's official: A muskie caught in Lake Mille Lacs in November is a new state record. Mille Lacs is one of the best Muskie lakes in Minnesota. 8-ounce muskie from Lake Mille Lacs that’s quite likely the largest ever caught in the Land of. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. The lake is abundant in walleye, northern pike, muskie, and smallmouth bass. 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. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. 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. Posts: 3974. Dead 73" Muskie ; NFL General Discussion 2023 ; Current State – MN Deer Management ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? UAW contract…. 25 inches, which was caught in Hayward, Wisconsin in 1949. Lagoona Guide Service. Unlike recent years, there is no planned closure to walleye fishing or ban on using live bait during the first two weeks in July. 8 ounces in November. There should be fish deep (15-25ft), shallow (3-10ft), and in between. 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. Surprisingly, Prince’s Bait did not have any shiners. On Mille Lacs? Nope, if there ever was such a place…I’d certainly know about it. If it is in your budget, I would recommend a 12″ Supernatural Headlock or two. Lac des Mille Lacs is a lake in the western part of Thunder Bay District in northwestern Ontario, Canada. Not even in Canada. It seems to me, that the water temperature has been holding in the mid 50's. July 31, 2016 at 9:34 pm #1631635. 5-inch girth, soon afterward. Lake. Steve is known for finding and catching large fish of all species. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. , and Kevin Kray of Otsego, Minn. The team knew this fish was unusually large-even for a muskie. Gary Gilbert had no. Cal Johnson’s muskie might never be bested. 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. Report includes photos, video, and in depth advice on what’s. 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. Water was 73 deg. Among hard-core musky fishermen, it is now a commonly held belief that the next state record will come from Mille Lacs. That’s right folks. The meeting didn’t focus on any. Latest Mille Lacs Lake fishing report covering, smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. Posts: 1294. “I’ve been guiding on the lake for about 30 years. Unlike recent years, there is no planned closure to walleye fishing or ban on using live bait during the first two weeks in July. There are many bays on the lake to launch and fish in if it’s windy. A Minnesota angler's whopper of a muskie has officially been confirmed as a state record. 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. Big Pike, Muskie Fishing. Joey Rozanski and Mark Gillich caught the 55. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. Kind of a long video and I didn’t watch the whole thing. Hudson, Wisconsin. for all species. 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. Tales of giants like this being caught, or seen, have seemingly increased over the past few years. The muskellunge he caught on Nov. August 17, 2016 at 8:34 am #1634513. . Covering Smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie locations and fishing techniques. My prediction is that Mille Lacs will freeze over on Monday November 30th, 2020. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. 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. DNR fisheries biologist Steve Mero said Tuesday that the fish could be 18 or 25 years old. Posts: 73. m. m. A 58. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. In about 35 hours of fishing I've mustered 2 follows (1 was a brute) in one 5 minute period. 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. big_g. The muskie measured at 61. Burbot (Eelpout): All burbot must be immediately released. John still has openings for full and half day guide trips. The DNR on Thursday said licensed anglers will be allowed to harvest. Monster muskie found on Mille Lacs exceeds state record By Tony Kennedy Star Tribune June 28, 2017 — 6:25am . In about 35 hours of fishing I've mustered 2 follows (1 was a brute) in one 5 minute period. DNR fisheries biologist Steve Mero said Tuesday that the fish could be 18 or 25 years old. The daily limit is 20 fish and the possession limit is 40. March 10, 2023 at 2:18 am #2187472. 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. This betters the previous catch-and-release record for muskellunge was a tie at 57. Mille Lacs is known to harbor muskies of astronomical proportions. Putting together some rods and just wondering if you guys. "I've got a ton of good muskie stories connected to Whiggley. Participant. 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. Lawrence River, breaking Spray’s record by just 4 ounces. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. S. A place for owners to discuss issues, modifications, performance, and the pride of ownership of their Alumacraft boat. 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. 8 ounces. for all. Central Mn. Matt will be in touch with you soon. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. November 1, 2022 at 8:01 p. 8 ounces. Favorite Musky Lures. We spent yesterday very carefully moving around the north end of the lake checking ice a spots. Posts: 2936. Possessed of a boyish devil-may-care attitude, Miller, 65, guides from the. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. 65 degrees, 10-12mph wind and fairly choppy. The secret is out; and Mille Lacs Lake is the destination in Minnesota for fishing. Mn Muskie Tourtnament Trail Qualifier – Lake Vermillion, MN July 20, 2007. The state record came out of lake Calhoun in Minneapolis for a while 38lbs and something. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskellunge weighing 55 pounds and 14. May 13, 2023 at 4:23 am #2202364. 48 pounds. Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River. . Muskie) Gene Miller Doug Ertl. Message Subject: Mille Lacs: 50"Fever: Posted 9/22/2022 11:33 AM (#1012058) Subject: Mille Lacs: Posts: 24: I may. 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. Get some wind when there is room for the ice to move and things can get interesting on many sides of the lake. (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. heck, the weight estimates on this one put if over the current 54lb record which came from Winnie. Monday, Nov. 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. The Dominoes are falling…. 612-619-5690. Lagoona Guide Service uses the latest tactics and equipment to give you the best possible opportunity for the muskie of a. If you are looking for a true giant muskie, make sure you head that way once the weather turns cold. Size and numbers are both on a grand scale in October, with the full moon producing arguably the best week of fishing all year. Fished all day Sunday on Mille Lacs with the wind and never ran out of Battery. (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. " I was surprised to see that. 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. 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. Please use extreme caution when traveling anywhere across country on Mille Lacs as there are many areas still with 4” or. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. 73 reviews Superhost. Tough for them to recover, higher mortality rates, doesn’t really go very well with the cpr mentality. The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee met Sept. Courtesy of Eric Bakke. Lake Mille Lacs has world class bass, northern pike and muskie fishing (e. The previous record was a tie for 57. Mille Lacs fishing. Muskies, too. My prediction is that Mille Lacs will freeze over on Monday November 30th, 2020. Send. 53 inch muskie on Mille Lacs in Minnesota on 11/02/2019. Watch on. 1, anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye between 21-23. 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. by Brewer ; How is the. Website Admin . The state record for muskie is 56-7/8 inches caught on Pelican Lake in 2016. ”. The lake provides the suitable habitat and room to grow record muskies. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota man caught the fish of his lifetime, and one that could set a new world record. Mille Lacs. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. The gravel/mud transition is probably the most popular transition that people target. to 6 a. I think you may be asking more than it is reasonably capable of for many users to identify. Mille Lacs is Minnesota's second-biggest inland lake, covering 132,516 acres. January 14, 2019 at 12:47 pm #1825882. Nolan Sprengeler’s 55-pound, 14-ounce muskie, caught on a frigid night Nov. We will try some of them this weekend, but late February and March I fish these areas the most looking for bug hatches that are drawing in the fish. September 4, 2017 at 9:08 pm #1713604. According to the agency, the 58 1/4-inch-long fish was caught on June 11, 2022, on Mille Lacs Lake. Isle, MN. m. The average northern pike in lake mille lakes measures at about 20 to 26 inches but larger sizes have been caught. Many avid muskie anglers are worried about the age and overall health of Mille Lac's muskellunge population, though. Page 12, objective 3c discusses the muskie portion. 1) Muskie eating everything including 300 lb people in the lake. State record muskie caught on Monday, Nov. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. His state-record catch measured half an inch shorter than Bakke’s fish, but it was five inches girthier and much heavier. Having fished this lake for decades, I couldn’t agree more. m. Also, 73% of fish 45-49 inches long. , and Kevin Kray of Otsego, Minn. Thanks: muskyhunter47: Posted 6/30/2015 7:56 AM (#774441 - in. Prefer casting, not trolling. I will be hitting Mille lacs hard this year for the elusive musky and would just like some helpful tips. Congrats to Brian Reinke on bustin’ his new PB musky fishin’ on Green Bay. September 2017. The current. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. 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. I get about five hours with my remote and it’s dead. of Platte/Sullivan Lakes, Minnesocold. 5''er on a Bull Dog and took second place in the tournament. Participant. Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. for all species. It's a fish factory that produces prolific hatches of walleyes, bass, shiners, suckers, and perch almost every year. The biggest was a female 54. 5 inches, of his career this fall on a Musky Innovations Bull Dawg. Topics include tackle, techniques, and fish location. What a. 82 seconds) 0-49mph in 20. 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. So much has changed since 1946 when life was simpler. 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. 7) Over abundance of forage. Robert Hawkins caught a 57-inch monster muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs Monday. It has a great north woods cabin feel with the five. This is how Mille Lacs produces when the weather turns cold. by Bass Pundit ; Mille Lacs Open All Summer. An avid muskie fisherman, Sprengeler tries to fish Mille Lacs in fall until the lake freezes, or at least until it is impenetrable by boat. I thought 6 years out of them was pretty good. As noted in my first post, it MUST be documented at least as well as was done on the "Mille Lacs Queen". I know some die hard Muskie spin guys that do great on the city lakes casting from shore. 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. 28; 8 months, 2 weeks ago. According to DNR muskie stocking records, technicians clipped the right pelvic fin of fingerlings before they entered Mille Lacs in 1992 and 1999. Came back in 5 hours later and there was about. I just learned that Phil’s Myr Mar will be closing the bar/restaurant in a couple weeks for good. The previous record was a tie for 57. Participant. It was caught and released at the peak of the population due to the intensive stocking efforts in. The world record for a hooked muskie is 60. 5 seconds. S. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. It came out of Mille Lacs Lake on November 22, 2021. 12 private rooms for sleeping plus a large loft area with multiple beds. Several muskies caught last fall might have broken the Minnesota state record had they not been released. com)Watch 8 year old David Jacobson and his Dad Erik do battle with a giant 50 pound plus Mille Lacs Lake. To mix it up, I run a jointed bait like a jointed Legend Perch Bait. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. Participant. Officially, the state-record muskie was landed in 1957 on Lake. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. 5/5. m. 9 inches long and 16 years of age. The top 2 Muskies are the biggest Muskies that humans have ever seen, that seems pretty fishy doesn’t it. On Monday, November 22, Nolan Sprengeler caught what he calls “the queen”—a 55-pound, 14. Im planning on walking out of north garrison public access, staying friday overnight in my popup on west myr mar reef, and walking out to myr mar flats saturday. Isle, MN 56342. Nolan. But, for the last 20 years it’s turned out giant muskies in central Minnesota. 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. 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. Angler catches nearly five-foot-long muskie. i got some good tips from the folks in participating in the “fall roll call” forum, but wondering what other info is out there. Here, MWO contributor and Mille Lacs fishing guide Tony Roach tells us how to catch the monster smallmouths that have put the lake “on. The standard formula put it at 55. 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. Fishing opener is finally here! I have some big expectations for Mille Lacs walleyes this spring. Mille Lacs produces second monster muskie in 17 days. to 10 p. From what I have heard it is perhaps one of the nicest trailer parks in the area. Sprengeler caught the fish in Lake Mille Lacs around 9 p. The previous record was a tie for 57. 25 is downright impressive and even looks like a potential world record—or at least a. , hold potential state-record muskie shortly after Sprengeler caught it around 9 p. The previous record was a tie for 57. Nov 24, 2021 Updated Jan 4, 2022. Mille lacs Muskie. February 13, 2016 at 7:28 pm #1599681. 1 Classified Ads - Wheel chair, Transfer chair and Walker Free ; 17 General Discussion Forum - Black Friday Cyber Monday 2023 ;Happy Hunting Musky Nut Guide service Derek "Duck" Johnson DUCK Posted 7/21/2003 10:27 AM (#76398 - in reply to #76243) Subject: RE: MILLE LACS REPORTMy biggest musky to date was caught late September on the inside edge of weeds. 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’+. April 12, 2023 at 3:17 pm #2195447. Posts: 21126. 51 mph top speed @ 6100rpm. It was bought as a back up unit and only has seen the the ice 3-4 times. 3/5 musky lodge, isle. This fish was released! Mille Lacs is also home to the largest sized northern pike in our area. by Denny O ; Mille lacs report 1 2. Posts: 3974. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Big bright rattle spoons are best at this time. Mille Lacs Lake (also called Lake Mille Lacs or Mille Lacs) is a large but shallow lake in the U. Central Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake is a true multi-species gem, featuring walleyes, smallmouth bass and muskies. It’s not a deep lake (about 40 feet maximum. I say 4/28 is official ice out. Cheers and hook-sets!Back then, the minimum size limit was 48 inches to keep. 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. Depending on water temp would be my determining factor as to whether I focussed on weed-related fish or just rocks. He and his wife, Ann, wanted walleyes. However incredible the bite can be in. eyejacker. Sprengler’s fish was an impressive 57 3/4 inches long with a huge 29 inch girth and weighed an amazing 55 pounds 14. 8 kg), according to FishBase. give or take a few. June 1, 2023 at 4:20 pm #2206148. 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. ; A Risky Day is not a direct prediction of precipitation (Rain/Snow) but instead a. Spring smallmouth bass fishing on the best bass lake in the country, Mille Lacs Lake. Number, size and type of actively managed Muskellunge waters , 2016. 5 inches. g. Well yes when compared to most other lakes choked full of hammer handles,. 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. Mille lacs Lake is managed as a low density trophy muskie population. 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!. From what I have heard it is perhaps one of the nicest trailer parks in the area. MILLE LACS MUSKIES: The Aftermath! Part Two: One decade; It went from catching muskies in seven consecutive casts . Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will have two potential opportunities for harvest during the 2022 open water season. 44 inch pike don’t grow on trees. 6 a. The 58. 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. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. , the new muskie state record – weighing in at 55-pound, 14-ounce and measuring 57. Posts: 53. mojogunter. It is most likely going to be the home of the next Minnesota state record. Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. Post Info TOPIC: Muskie Guide (Mr. last Monday, Nov. Fishing Mille Lacs on Nov. December 26, 2013 at 6:26 pm #1374317. Sprengeler caught the fish in Lake Mille Lacs around 9 p. 8 ounces. 75 inches in length with a 29-inch girth, and. 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. 25 inches. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. Which is probably why catch rates for muskies dropped to an all-time low in 2008 and were almost that low again in 2012. Paul. And, as nearly all muskie anglers do, he released both fish. Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn. 1996-1998: MDNR biologists age and tag adult muskies in 132,500-acre Mille Lacs. Located just 85 miles north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. Yellow perches are typically yellow or gold with 6 – 8 green stripes on their sides. Knutson caught this shorter, chunkier muskie within 30 minutes of another 50. MMT Qualifier – Lake Vermillion, MN July 21, 2006. These conditions. Matt's Fishing. It is world renowned for its abiltiy to kick out record-sized muskies. A Minnesota man hauled in a 55-inch muskie last week that weighed an estimated 61 pounds! Toggle navigation. Using the same lure, he caught his fattest fish, 28. ( logon. 5 seconds (performance bulletin: 6. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. This is a private group. However, more recently established fisheries in Lake Hopatcong, Mercer Lake and Mountain Lake are coming on strong. Posted by u/goalie_monkey - 1,973 votes and 147 commentsThis fish was not captured by MNDNR, it was captured by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians this spring. June 14, 2021 at 5:21 pm #2042713. Looks like a tiger to me. Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Public land hunters ; Free Chest Freezer (needs work) Walleyes. Lee Tauchen (left) guided Ted to the trophy. The. ) The Mille Lacs. Since 1993, the DNR has been stocking Mille Lacs with around 3,000 fingerlings every other year. Posts: 329. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. I believe that's the musky that wrecked the walleye fishery there. Last week we had a decent cold. The biggest muskellunge ever caught was 68 pounds and 631⁄2 inches long. 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. Where taken: Mille Lacs. 48; 8 months, 1 week ago. Fall smallmouth fishing on Mille Lacs can be absolutely incredible. Whether you’re after walleye, bass, muskie, northern pike, or jumbo perch, a network of Mille Lacs guide service captains around the lake work together to advise where the fish are. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. December 16, 2017 at 7:08 pm #1736119. 8 ounces on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday and weighed on a certified scale at a UPS Store, providing the capstone to a. November 1, 2022 at 8:01 p. 8 ounces.