The Dominoes are falling…. 71 pounds and the Crawford formula put it at 51. Posted 8/4/2016 6:40 PM (#826138 - in reply to #826124) Subject: RE: Anyone know anything about this Mille Lacs fish? The Minnesota Muskie Record. (320) 676-9972 (Phone) View Website. Mille Fiori Spa, Spa & Wellness center in Victoria, British Columbia, 946 Meares Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3J4 – Hours of Operation & Customer Reviews. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. The top 2 Muskies are the biggest Muskies that humans have ever seen, that seems pretty fishy doesn’t it. m. There’s young, middle age, and older people there depending on what group you want to hang with. 22 while out on Mille Lacs Lake with friends Kevin Kray (at right) and Zack Skoglund, the. 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. 2. Mille Lacs is Minnesota's second-biggest inland lake, covering 132,516 acres. 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. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. Since 1993, the DNR has been stocking Mille Lacs with around 3,000 fingerlings every other year. Fishing this lake in the past has always been good but the last cou. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. 2 When the miracidia come into contact with a ram’s horn snail, they burrow into it and migrate to the snail’s digestive gland or liver. Baby Mallard: Posted 8/24/2008 4:40 PM (#333106 - in reply to #333105). Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. 1996-1998: MDNR biologists age and tag adult muskies in 132,500-acre 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. The current. August has been a very good month so far! A variety of techniques have been producing some excellent smallmouth fishing, including spy baits, tubes, ned rigs, and some topwater action. August 14, 2021 at 3:54 pm #2054655. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. One of the mammoths left droppings behind in the boat. The tullibee population, susceptible to warm water, has dropped dramatically in recent years. 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. 4) Over-harvest by anglers. Mille lacs Lake is managed as a low density trophy muskie population. My 2014 boat came with Northern Batteries. (KNSI) – A Princeton man’s muskie is officially a new record. On Nov. According to a press release from the Minnesota DNR, the state's. Hoyos said he caught the fish the day before Thanksgiving on Lake Mille Lacs. The fish will put a bend in your rod with an attitude that won’t quit! Mille Lacs Lake has been a destination walleye lake for many years, and the fishing is just as good as it ever. (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. September 14, 2005 at 3:09 pm #1286877. slowjig59. An angler is reeling from the 57-inch muskie he caught using a fly pole on a central Minnesota lake. 22 has tied the current catch-and-release state record. One recent catch, a 57-inch muskie weighing more than 50 pounds, was caught on a fly rod. The state record 54-pound, 56-inch muskie does not seem so distant now. 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. Lake Mille Lacs may be famous for its walleye fishing, but as Robert Hawkins found out this week, it also holds at least one mammoth 57-inch muskie. Hit the S/E corner, Weeds/Rocks/Trolled, Day/Night and NaDa. He and his wife, Ann, wanted walleyes. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. 5 inches, of his career this fall on a Musky Innovations Bull Dawg. Mid-winter on Mille Lacs is typically a time of morning, evening, and overnight peak activity. Mille Lacs Fishing Report (Mid September Smallmouth. A 58. March 10, 2023 at 2:18 am #2187472. Nolan Sprengeler wrote on Facebook after his catch Monday of a 55-pound, 14. Central Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake is a true multi-species gem, featuring walleyes, smallmouth bass and muskies. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. Lawrence River, breaking Spray’s record by just 4 ounces. Mille lacs fall was truly special lots of huge fish caught,,,that looks like the biggie. m. ( logon. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. The muskellunge he caught on Nov. Thinking of chasing some big pike and/or muskie a little more. Last week we had a decent cold. my post has the "rules" for documentation and acceptance. Number, size and type of actively managed Muskellunge waters , 2016. Old reliables such as ned rigs and swimsuits have been working well, but techniques such as jerbaits, spy baits, and Alabama/Minnesota rigs, have been excellent too. Mille Lacs. Steve is known for finding and catching large fish of all species. Muskie Discussion Forums. Using the same lure, he caught his fattest fish, 28. He reeled in the monster on June 11th on. Check out this massive muskie that was caught recently on Lake Mille Lacs! Here’s a giant from @nolan_sprengeler on Mille Lacs coming in at 56. Stocking efforts have dropped off almost entirely for this. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. steve-fellegy. Participant. Muskie) Gene Miller. If you are looking for a true giant muskie, make sure you head that way once the weather turns cold. 30DayWeather Long Range Weather Forecasts predict ideal conditions for a storm. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. Participant. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. 82 seconds) 0-49mph in 20. To mix it up, I run a jointed bait like a jointed Legend Perch Bait. 25, he finally landed his first, a 56½ inch, 51-pound monster with a girth of 27 inches. June 1, 2023 at 4:20 pm #2206148. Will hold any brand for electronics or the live scope set-up. Posts: 28. 25 inches. And when Mille Lacs was kicking out the trophies, many anglers decided to keep them. Mille lacs Muskie. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. December 16, 2017 at 7:08 pm #1736119. 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. 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. 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!. S. February 13, 2016 at 7:28 pm #1599681. Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. However incredible the bite can be in. " I was surprised to see that. Big Pike, Muskie Fishing. MATT'S FISHING OFFERS PROFESSIONAL GUIDED MUSKY FISHING TRIPS ON LAKE MILLE LACS. Robert Hawkins caught a 57-inch monster muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs Monday. . MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota man caught the fish of his lifetime, and one that could set a new world record. Subject: Re: Mille lacs: Posts: 670 Location: Otsego, MN: Put in Saturday at Cove Bay and the DNR was stocking the lake. Matt's Fishing. 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. 8 ounces. Top techniques at this time include dragging tubes and swimbaits over rock and gravel transitions. by Bass Pundit ; Mille Lacs Open All Summer. I Just replaced them this year and stuck with the Northerns. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. Start A New Topic Reply Printer Friendly. The lake provides the suitable habitat and room to grow record muskies. Interestingly, despite its size, Mille Lacs is a relatively shallow lake, with a maximum depth of just 42 feet. 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. Though I spend 99% of my time on the water fihing for eyes, I, for an occasional change of pace, also like to hunt. 1. I just learned that Phil’s Myr Mar will be closing the bar/restaurant in a couple weeks for good. Posted on FB, so we’ll have to wait and see if it gets verified. Yikes!Saturday we stayed on the south end of the lake. 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. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's official: A muskie caught in Lake Mille Lacs in November is a new state record. December 16, 2022 at 6:08 pm #2167225. That is a Mille Lacs muskie. Gene Miller right now is the superstar up there and does 4 hour trips trolling. 22, on Lake Mille Lacs. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. Mille Lacs means "thousand lakes" in. I’m sure there will be an article about it pretty soon, as the DNR just certified it as the new record holder. lindyrig79. 7) Over abundance of forage. Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River. Fall smallmouth fishing on Mille Lacs can be absolutely incredible. 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. Just learned that a new state record Muskie was killed in the gillnets on Mille Lacs. The ice was 22 inches. Hammernick has guided clients to multiple muskies in the 55- to 57. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. Fish Mille Lacs from opener to ice up and get caught out in some rough stuff often. On Monday, the Minnesota DNR certified the new state record, saying the muskellunge. 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. 5-inch range, including a monster 56 X 29 in the fall of 2012. Stark MN. m. Royal's largest muskie on the lake was 50 1/2 inches. m. Participant. April 12, 2023 at 3:17 pm #2195447. So much water, trolling is preferred. A Minnesota man hauled in a 55-inch muskie last week that weighed an estimated 61 pounds! Toggle navigation. Sprengler’s fish was an impressive 57 3/4 inches long with a huge 29 inch girth and weighed an amazing 55 pounds 14. by Denny O ; Mille lacs report 1 2. 8 ounces. 25 inches. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. Trying to figure out how much line to buy to fill the reel. 22. Set up in 8 feet of water when I saw a bunch of sunfish on the camera. 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. This period is quickly becoming the busiest season for Lagoona Guide Service. Posts: 4484. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. Posts: 4505. , broke the record for the longest muskie in Minnesota. Lake Mille Lacs Guide Service’s Experience. The maximum documented length is 72. Nolan Sprengeler (at left in the photo above) caught the muskie on Nov. It's a fish factory that produces prolific hatches of walleyes, bass, shiners, suckers, and perch almost every year. GARRISON, Minn. In about 35 hours of fishing I've mustered 2 follows (1 was a brute) in one 5 minute period. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. Fishing Mille Lacs on Nov. 75 inches in length with a 29-inch girth,. Isle, MN 56342. chomps. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. August 17, 2016 at 8:34 am #1634513. What a lunker local guides predict the next. Record-breaker: Gary Gilbert, 55, of Becker, was en route to a favorite walleye spot on Mille Lacs on June 17 when he came upon a record 59½-inch muskie that was dead. This betters the previous catch-and-release record for muskellunge was a tie at 57. State/Province: Minnesota. Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Report for Late July Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Muskie. Noteworthy was a 55 X 29. GUIDE OUTDOORS;. Mille Lacs had many musky anglers targeting the bays, and a few good sized fish were caught. Using the same lure, he caught his fattest fish, 28. We spent yesterday very carefully moving around the north end of the lake checking ice a spots. 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. Mn Muskie Tournament Trail Qualifier – Mille Lacs Lake, MN August 18, 2007. In 1957, Arthur Lawton claimed to catch a 69-pound 15-ounce muskie while fishing in the St. 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. 44 inch pike don’t grow on trees. Mille Lacs Lake in Central Minnesota is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the United States. Kenneth O’Brien. You and your crew will enjoy group fishing launches. Muskie Discussion Forums. Areas near structure and cover are ideal habitat for muskies. Although it has been a bit slow lately due to changing weather patterns and water levels, Mille Lacs Lake still offers. Nolan. , hold potential state-record muskie shortly after Sprengeler caught it around 9 p. The world-record fly-rod muskie was caught on Mille Lacs. The previous record was a tie for 57. 8 ounces in November. 1) Muskie eating everything including 300 lb people in the lake. The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee met Sept. 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. IGFA. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota man caught the fish of his lifetime, and one that could set a new world record. 5 inches, of his career this fall on a Musky Innovations Bull Dawg. That puts the fish between 59 and 62 pounds. m. Starting on Thursday, Dec. state of Minnesota. Gary Gilbert had no. Block and Hoyos labeled the fish “Queen of Mille Lacs” and it just may be the largest fish ever caught on Mille Lacs. Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No?. 1. Honda 2000 generator. Posts: 4484. Many avid muskie anglers are worried about the age and overall health of Mille Lac's muskellunge population, though. 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. Isle, MN. This one was 55 inches long with a 27 1/2 inch girth that calculated out at over 50 pounds. Tales of giants like this being caught, or seen, have seemingly increased over the past few years. 22 on Mille Lacs. Lake Vermilion in the northwoods near Tower has the benefit of a tremendous muskie population and few anglers chasing them. Mille Lacs Lake (Mille Lacs, Aitkin, & Crow Wing counties) Number one on our list of best muskie lakes in Minnesota is Mille Lacs Lake. 8 ounces. 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. 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. 5 seconds. Possible new C&R record Muskie? Walleyestudent Andy Cox. The average muskellunge is between 30-40 inches long and weighs in at 10-20. This is a true testament to our Predator’s commitment to staying connected to the. It’s not a deep lake (about 40 feet maximum. 6 full bathrooms plus a large sauna. Mine is a 2016 vintage and the remote battery lasts for a couple of years, not rechargeable. It is world renowned for its abiltiy to kick out record-sized muskies. Get some wind when there is room for the ice to move and things can get interesting on many sides of the lake. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. July 26, 2020 at 9:20 am #1960474. The meeting didn’t focus on any. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. Bassmaster recently rated central Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs as the nation’s “No. , and Kevin Kray of Otsego, Minn. Most fishermen consider a muskie measuring 50 inches in length and weighing about 30 pounds to be fish of a. 612-619-5690. Monday, Nov. Big Detroit Lake is right in the heart of downtown Detroit Lakes and provides excellent muskie fishing, while the fishing at Leech Lake near Walker is the stuff of legend. Mille Lacs is known to harbor muskies of astronomical proportions. 2 cents. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. Yamaha F200, Reliance 14 1/4 x 18p. Posts: 1294. 12 private rooms for sleeping plus a large loft area with multiple beds. Did find a few smallies and rock bass to. The team's main objective was to. The monster hit the lure just 25 seconds after the rod was put in the holder. March 22, 2018 at 3:17 pm #1761754. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. by Roger Cormier. Joey Rozanski and Mark Gillich caught the 55. This results in a lot of fish that would much rather attack a lure than follow it to the boat. Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. Surprisingly, Prince’s Bait did not have any shiners. 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. West side of the City of Isle on Main Street (Hwy 27) Get Directions. Cheers and hook-sets!Back then, the minimum size limit was 48 inches to keep. Posts: 24. My first assumption from the readings is that muskies are not native to mille lacs and were introduced in 1984. 65 degrees, 10-12mph wind and fairly choppy. August 28, 2018 at 10:59 am #1794179. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews. From Monday, May 15, 2023 through Wednesday, November 30, 2022, night closures will be in effect on Mille Lacs. Don’t let the big water of Mille Lacs scare you. Above: Benjamin Knutson caught the longest muskie, 56. According to DNR muskie stocking records, technicians clipped the right pelvic fin of fingerlings before they entered Mille Lacs in 1992 and 1999. My prediction is that Mille Lacs will freeze over on Monday November 30th, 2020. 2) Aliens abducting the Walleye. Richfield. The Minnesota Department of Natural. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. 8 ounces. As long as you can download the Tactacam app on your phone it should work. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. These baits hunt and wander, triggering strikes when other lures don’t. Marcum LX3 for sale. It is located in the counties of Mille Lacs, Aitkin, and Crow Wing, roughly 75 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. The 58. October 22, 2020 at 9:58 am. Posts: 401. This was a pic from last night. . 25-inch slammer, came out of the lake in June. January 27, 2017 at 12:08 pm #1669153. Eric Bakke, of Princeton, says he caught the fish while trolling with a footlong muskie lure. Larry Dahlberg of Taylors Falls, a die-hard. Mille Lacs is known to harbor muskies of astronomical proportions. That tells me 2 things. Dead 73" Muskie ; NFL General Discussion 2023 ; Current State – MN Deer Management ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? UAW contract…. Beginning Monday, May 15, a night fishing closure takes effect and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be 6 a. for all. . . 25-inch muskie he caught June 11 on Mille Lacs Lake. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. Posts: 1890. Knutson caught this shorter, chunkier muskie within 30 minutes of another 50. 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. August 28, 2018 at 10:59 am #1794179. The spring and summer fun on Lake Mille Lacs include group fishing launches, golf, beach days, and guided fishing adventures. Detailed fishing report for targeting smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie on Lake Mille Lacs. The MN DNR is taking public input regarding the future management of Mille Lacs Lake (including muskie management) through April 2nd, 2021. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. 5/5. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. What happened to Mille Lacs muskies? To put things in perspective, from 1993 to 2019, there were 36,000 fingerlings stocked total for all of those 26 years. 33; 2 weeks, 2 days ago. m. big_g. 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. Mn Muskie Tourtnament Trail Qualifier – Lake Vermillion, MN July 20, 2007. to 10 p. S. November 1, 2022 at 8:01 p. (Water temperatures are so critical for released fish survival that Montana restricts fishing to morning hours only when some trout streams rise above 73 degrees for multiple days. Steve Hale. Oct. Burbot (Eelpout): All burbot must be immediately released. New to Mille lacs wondering how this plan sounds? Don’t mind walking, have a good pulling harness and in shape. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. I will be hitting Mille lacs hard this year for the elusive musky and would just like some helpful tips. Will primarily be trolling the sand flats and weed edges on the N and NE side of the lake. Posts: 329. 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. Nov 24, 2021 Updated Jan 4, 2022. Up to date report covers detailed locations, structures, and techniques for. Fishing opener!! Finally walleye season here in Minnesota so we headed out to Mille Lacs. However, there are regulations and fishing seasons in place, so make sure to check the local fishing guidelines before you cast your line. 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. Once in the water, the eggs hatch almost immediately into miracidia. 5 giant on a fly rod and a few weeks later, Dominic Hoyos guided his client to a 55- X 30. 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. Staying mobile is the key to finding and catching aggressive daytime walleyes. Lac des Mille Lacs is a lake in the western part of Thunder Bay District in northwestern Ontario, Canada. 8 ounces in November. Thinking of chasing some big pike and/or muskie a little more. Walleye fishing is holding it's own, with daytime fish coming on. The state record for muskie is 56-7/8 inches caught on Pelican Lake in 2016. The sun has now set and the ice is unbroken. In a. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. 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. The world record for a hooked muskie is 60-1/4 inches caught in Hayward, Wis. MILLE LACS, Minn. 5 seconds (performance bulletin: 6. Even 2-d sonar can be difficult to find walleyes with their bellies on the bottom.