A Minnesota angler's whopper of a muskie has officially been confirmed as a state record. Northern pike are aggressive and readily strike most popular muskie lures. Block and Hoyos labeled the fish “Queen of Mille Lacs” and it just may be the largest fish ever caught on Mille Lacs. 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’+. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. The state record for muskie. 2. Among hard-core musky fishermen, it is now a commonly held belief that the next state record will come from Mille Lacs. Typical baits of choice in my boat at this time are regular sized bucktails and plopper style topwaters. Sioux City IA. 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. Posts: 21126. State record muskie caught on Monday, Nov. I guide at Castaway's Resort and Fisher's Resort in Malmo Minnesota on Malmo Bay located 15 miles norMuskellunge: The muskie season closes Wednesday, November 30, 2022 and will reopen in early June 2023. Start A New Topic Reply Printer Friendly. One fish may be longer than 30 inches only if two fish shorter than 30 inches are caught on the same trip. According to DNR muskie stocking records, technicians clipped the right pelvic fin of fingerlings before they entered Mille Lacs in 1992 and 1999. Above: Benjamin Knutson caught the longest muskie, 56. Connor Lingwall, of Blaine, caught and released a 55-inch, 43-pound muskie while fishing. This. Nolan. By FOX 9 StaffPublished March 2, 2023 2:15PM. 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. 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. Noteworthy was a 55 X 29. Posts: 2936. 5/5. com - The #1 source in all of muskie fishing. Officially, the state-record muskie was landed in 1957 on Lake. Every year, thousands of anglers flock to the lake in search of walleye, northern pike, muskie, and other game fish. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. Posts: 4569. 2005Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. give or take a few. Detailed fishing report for mid July '22 on Mille Lacs Lake. 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. Isle, MN. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. The team knew this fish was unusually large-even for a muskie. March 22, 2018 at 3:17 pm #1761754. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. Did find a few smallies and rock bass to. The night closures are from 10pm to 6am from Monday, May 15, 2023 to Thursday, August 31, 2023; and from. 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. 8 ounces, Sprengler’s muskie was big enough to. Send Email. This will be my 19th year with a park model there. 75 inches in length with a 29-inch girth,. 8 ounces in November. 25, he finally landed his first, a 56½ inch, 51-pound monster with a girth of 27 inches. Glad to see you found a few Jake. His state-record catch measured half an inch shorter than Bakke’s fish, but it was five inches girthier and much heavier. munchy. 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. Bob picked up a nice pike, had one miss on our Goonie Dawg, and one other really small musky follow on a Dunwright Lifelike south of Half Moon amongst the acres of cabbage in 8 feet of water. 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. The water temps on Mille Lacs after they got north winds today are 72-74'. ”. PERIOD (Dfkiii, that should answer your question too. Muskie Discussion Forums. 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. Fishing opener!! Finally walleye season here in Minnesota so we headed out to Mille Lacs. Also, 73% of fish 45-49 inches long (when caught or found. m. Monday, Nov. Posts: 4484. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. Depending on water temp would be my determining factor as to whether I focussed on weed-related fish or just rocks. Usually spend 4-5 days a week up there all season long. Tough for them to recover, higher mortality rates, doesn’t really go very well with the cpr mentality. Get some wind when there is room for the ice to move and things can get interesting on many sides of the lake. It was caught and released at the peak of the population due to the intensive stocking efforts in. Fish Mille Lacs from opener to ice up and get caught out in some rough stuff often. Surprisingly, Prince’s Bait did not have any shiners. 25 inches. Custom Rod & Tackle showed just how big this fish was!In depth Mille Lacs fishing report with images and video of what is currently catching smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. He reeled in the monster on June 11th on. 75 inches in length with a 29-inch girth, and. September 14, 2005 at 3:09 pm #1286877. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. Participant. It’s doable but I prefer no more than 10mph wind on Mille lacs and 14 on leech. matttreno@hotmail. Two northern pike less than 30″ must be in immediate possession (taken the same day from Mille Lacs) befor harvesting one greater than or equel to 30″. MDNR stocks Wisconsin-source fish in many waters, including almost 14,000 fish in Mille Lacs from 1984 through 1987, as. // November 24, 2021. 22, on Lake Mille Lacs. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. Snowmobiles, heated portable fish houses, and all necessary fishing and safety equipment are provided. 5-inch girth, soon afterward. Fishing on Mille Lacs Lake is promoted by a giant walleye statue. Don’t let the big water of Mille Lacs scare you. Hit the S/E corner, Weeds/Rocks/Trolled, Day/Night and NaDa. Bassmaster recently rated central Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs as the nation’s “No. Well yes when compared to most other lakes choked full of hammer handles,. Stocking efforts have dropped off almost entirely for this. 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. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. Since Opening Day this year on Mille Lacs, they have caught and. August 14, 2021 at 3:54 pm #2054655. June 1, 2016 at 3:22 am #1622195. I have a Marcum M3 flasher that is two years old. 5 inches, of his career this fall on a Musky Innovations Bull Dawg. Nolan Sprengeler (at left in the photo above) caught the muskie on Nov. 53 inch muskie on Mille Lacs in Minnesota on 11/02/2019. Posts: 53 Location: Elk River,MN: I've fished the past 3 weekends up at Mille Lacs and have had rough results. Thury recently caught a 53-incher on Mille Lacs, while other guides, such as Paul Hartman, Kevin Cochran, and Jerry Sondag, have also become converts. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. Since weedbeds are muskie magnets throughout most of the fishing season, thicker cabbage beds are a logical first place to begin the search. After landing an estimated 61-pound muskie in Mille Lacs Lake, Dominic Hoyos and Dean Block released the fish, forgoing 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. Nevertheless, the massive muskie Dominic Hoyos of Stillwater, Minnesota, caught on Mille Lacs Lake on Nov. Retired for seven years and a Mille Lacs muskie guide for 20, Miller is both an angling innovator and outright character. 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. It is located off of U. Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. i got some good tips from the folks in participating in the “fall roll call” forum, but wondering what other info is out there. Mille Lacs Lake offers some of the greatest trophy class fish found throughout MN and the. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. That puts the fish between 59 and 62 pounds. Baby Mallard: Posted 8/24/2008 4:40 PM (#333106 - in reply to #333105). Though I spend 99% of my time on the water fihing for eyes, I, for an occasional change of pace, also like to hunt. The man behind the catch, Brad. Mud flats have areas of softer/harder bottoms and even rock piles have different size rock. Mille lacs Lake is managed as a low density trophy muskie population. 8 ounces. Hudson, Wisconsin. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskellunge weighing 55 pounds and 14. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. heck, the weight estimates on this one put if over the current 54lb record which came from Winnie. Would of liked to of ran to a few different areas to see what was biting but was kinda limited by having my small boat up there. Monster muskie found on Mille Lacs exceeds state record By Tony Kennedy Star Tribune June 28, 2017 — 6:25am . Water was 73 deg. Knutson caught this shorter, chunkier muskie within 30 minutes of another 50. Nolan Sprengeler’s 55-pound, 14-ounce muskie, caught on a frigid night Nov. Lagoona Guide Service uses the latest tactics and equipment to give you the best possible opportunity for the muskie of a. Sprengeler caught the fish in Lake Mille Lacs around 9 p. 8-ounce muskie at Mille Lacs Lake. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) certified Eric Bakke's 58. September 2017. An exception to this rule — a blue-black specimen — was caught in Mille Lacs Lake in 2015. Dead 73" Muskie ; NFL General Discussion 2023 ; Current State – MN Deer Management ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? UAW contract…. Although I do not own there, Sherwood Forest is right across 169 from where my place is. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. Set up in 8 feet of water when I saw a bunch of sunfish on the camera. 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. m. Each ice fishing season droves of anxious fisherman travel north to Mille Lacs in search of trophy walleye, big pike, jumbo perch, and hot tullibee action. com. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. ” 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. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. 1 smallmouth fishery. 12 private rooms for sleeping plus a large loft area with multiple beds. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. 1. Congrats on the foie gras muskie! MD75: Posted 11/28/2015 9:46 PM (#794483 - in reply to #794436) Subject: Re: Mille Lacs Queen: Posts: 680 Location: Sycamore, IL:The next time you get the urge to chase some muskies on Mille Lacs, call me at (320) 532-3101. Kind of about ethics at this point if you are catching more walleye than intended species you may want moove. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. Subject: Re: Mille lacs: Posts: 670 Location: Otsego, MN: Put in Saturday at Cove Bay and the DNR was stocking the lake. A lower walleye harvest this winter and an improving walleye population are combining to allow this year’s more liberal regulations. 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. Mille Lacs Lake in Central Minnesota is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the United States. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskellunge weighing 55 pounds and 14. Fast action and big fish attract anglers from around the country at this time. 8 ounces. Interestingly, despite its size, Mille Lacs is a relatively shallow lake, with a maximum depth of just 42 feet. Muskie Fishing-> Fishing Reports and Destinations-> Mille Lacs . — 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. 75 inches – was caught on Mille Lacs in late 2021). Anybody plan on hitting Mille Lacs or will the weather be to nice?Eric Bakke with his 58 1/4 inch new catch and release state record monster muskie from Mille Lacs Lake. Many avid muskie anglers are worried about the age and overall health of Mille Lac's muskellunge population, though. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. Topics include tackle, techniques, and fish location. Looks like someone broke the new catch-n-release length state record from Mille Lacs on June 11 with a 58 1/4 incher. , the new muskie state record – weighing in at 55-pound, 14-ounce and measuring 57. posted by Bass Pundit on November 28, 2022 at 6:33 am. Unlike recent years, there is no planned closure to walleye fishing or ban on using live bait during the first two weeks in July. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. Fished all day Sunday on Mille Lacs with the wind and never ran out of Battery. Participant. I don’t get out walleye fishing much. Royal's largest muskie on the lake was 50 1/2 inches. 6 a. SI-TEX Model HE-357 paper graph $20. m. S. So much has changed since 1946 when life was simpler. Participant. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. , and Kevin Kray of Otsego, Minn. The team's main objective was to. The current. Mille Lacs Lake (also called Lake Mille Lacs or Mille Lacs) is a large but shallow lake in the U. , hold potential state-record muskie shortly after Sprengeler caught it around 9 p. 25 inches, which was caught in Hayward, Wisconsin in 1949. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. IN fishing for muskellunge — or muskies, as real fishermen prefer to call them — “big” is the operative word. April 12, 2023 at 3:17 pm #2195447. I’m looking to go out for a half day either on Mille Lacs or a metro lake. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. Large in-line spinners and slow moving topwaters are always top choices for night bites. Cheers and hook-sets!Back then, the minimum size limit was 48 inches to keep. This results in a lot of fish that would much rather attack a lure than follow it to the boat. Bakke and Blood go about measuring and documenting the record muskie. . Please use extreme caution when traveling anywhere across country on Mille Lacs as there are many areas still with 4” or. Gene Miller right now is the superstar up there and does 4 hour trips trolling. Find rocks and/or big boulders and you’ll find bass. 2,613 likes · 123 were here. Beginning Monday, May 15, a night fishing closure takes effect and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be 6 a. Paul metropolitan area. GUIDE OUTDOORS;. 8 ounces in November. June 14, 2021 at 5:21 pm #2042713. 4/5 musky lodge, isle. The 58. 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. In 1957, Arthur Lawton claimed to catch a 69-pound 15-ounce muskie while fishing in the St. Joey Rozanski and Mark Gillich caught the 55. Plymouth, MN. This fish was released! Mille Lacs is also home to the largest sized northern pike in our area. But, for the last 20 years it’s turned out giant muskies in central Minnesota. Nov 22, 2023 - Entire cabin for $3427. Participant. On a particular flat calm midday on Mille Lacs, a buddy spotted a giant fish hanging off a midlake rockpile. Lake Mille Lacs. Route 169 in Garrison. January 27, 2017 at 12:08 pm #1669153. Fishing Mille Lacs on Nov. The south east part of the lake is full of rock piles and reefs that hold fish year around. The previous record was a tie for 57. Rubber floor. The biggest muskellunge ever caught was 68 pounds and 631⁄2 inches long. We found several unsafe areas for even ATV traffic and today’s satellite picture shows it even better than I can explain. From what I have heard it is perhaps one of the nicest trailer parks in the area. The. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. 5 inches. slowjig59. 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. Bakke was fishing on June 11 on Mille Lacs Lake with fishing partner Jon Blood and caught the huge fish while trolling with a footlong muskie lure. Caught by. The circle needed to be smaller to hold the bucket. Isle, MN. The lake is abundant in walleye, northern pike, muskie, and smallmouth bass. May 13, 2023 at 3:52 pm #2202411. Both States have data that will show the walleye limit “could” be higher. The giant muskie was 61 1/2 inches long. by Bass Pundit ; Any Suggestions This Weekend? posted by Brewer on October 19, 2023 at 3:21 pm. LAKE VERMILION. Richfield. You and your crew will enjoy group fishing launches. 22 while out on Mille Lacs Lake with friends Kevin Kray (at right) and Zack Skoglund, the. Will primarily be trolling the sand flats and weed edges on the N and NE side of the lake. If You're looking for a daytime walleye bite, I recommend fishing the edges of the mud flats in 28'-30'. 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. The tullibee population, susceptible to warm water, has dropped dramatically in recent years. The basic plan that I have is $5/month, but it lets me keep an eye on what’s moving in. m. The sun has now set and the ice is unbroken. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. 1. Report includes photos, video, and in depth advice on what’s. I want to know an estimated time for delivery so I’ve been trying to get in touch with them. to 6 a. 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”. for all species. 0. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. MATT'S FISHING OFFERS PROFESSIONAL GUIDED MUSKY FISHING TRIPS ON LAKE MILLE LACS. Just learned that a new state record Muskie was killed in the gillnets on Mille Lacs. 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. Hit the S/E corner, Weeds/Rocks/Trolled, Day/Night and NaDa. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. . December 16, 2017 at 7:08 pm #1736119. One recent catch, a 57-inch muskie weighing more than 50 pounds, was caught on a fly rod. Lagoona Guide Service uses the latest tactics and equipment to give you the best possible opportunity for the muskie of a. 82 seconds) 0-49mph in 20. The average northern pike in lake mille lakes measures at about 20 to 26 inches but larger sizes have been caught. The livescope settings have to be right and. What a lunker local guides predict the next State record will come out of Mille Lacs. Posts: 4484. Larry Dahlberg of Taylors Falls, a die-hard. Not to hijack your thread but what do people think a reasonable price is for an 8 hour guide trip for 2 guys walleye fishing. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the tiger muskie is the biggest on record. Same outing was a bonus 52″ held by guy in yellow shirt. 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. 8 ounces. As noted in my first post, it MUST be documented at least as well as was done on the "Mille Lacs Queen". lindyrig79. This was a pic from last night. 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!. Yikes!Saturday we stayed on the south end of the lake. Mille Lacs fishing. That’s because the dead muskie’s right pelvic fin appears clipped in the Gilberts’ photo, he said. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. It has a great North Woods cabin feel with 5-s. August 17, 2016 at 8:34 am #1634513. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. 6) Lack of forage. Yellow perches are typically yellow or gold with 6 – 8 green stripes on their sides. May 24, 2007 at 12:29 am #574378. 2. My Crestliner has the same setup. 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. Isle, MN 56342. Royal's largest muskie on the lake was 50 1/2 inches. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said a 46 1/4-inch northern pike caught on the Lake on Jan. I've fished the past 3 weekends up at Mille Lacs and have had rough results. steve-fellegy. m. Lee Tauchen (left) guided Ted to the trophy. Yikes!Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. The spring and summer fun on Lake Mille Lacs include group fishing launches, golf, beach days, and guided fishing adventures. Posts: 234. Mille Lacs Lake is located approximately 80 miles north of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nolan. But I have a 10 year old Ranger 618 that I run hard. 22. 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. Hammernick has guided clients to multiple muskies in the 55- to 57. Mud flats have areas of softer/harder bottoms and even rock piles have different size rock. Spring smallmouth bass fishing on the best bass lake in the country, Mille Lacs Lake. Posts: 329. The daily limit is 20 fish and the possession limit is 40. 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. marine_1: Posted 7/19/2005 9:58 AM (#153982 - in reply to #153842). Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. Sprengeler’s fish measured 57. And, as nearly all muskie anglers do, he released both fish. You then link the app to your camera. The meeting didn’t focus on any. March 10, 2023 at 2:18 am #2187472. 5-inch girth, soon afterward (photo below). jpg. Skeeter WX1910. The MN DNR is taking public input regarding the future management of Mille Lacs Lake (including muskie management) through April 2nd, 2021. Mille Lacs is known to harbor muskies of astronomical proportions. Mine is a 2016 vintage and the remote battery lasts for a couple of years, not rechargeable. Many anglers believe the next state-record muskie will be caught here. 5) Under-harvest by natives. 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. Last week we had a decent cold. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. Sioux City IA. Mn Muskie Tourtnament Trail Qualifier – Lake Vermillion, MN July 20, 2007. 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. Favorite Musky Lures. 9 inches long and 16 years of age. S. Came back in 5 hours later and there was about. This fish was released! Mille Lacs is also home to the largest sized northern pike in our area.