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Ice Report as of 02/07/26

Use extreme caution and check with resorts/lake access operations before heading out Good Luck, Have Fun & As always be safe!!

Del Mar Dunes:

 

For Immediate Release:
Del Mar Dunes Beach Resort on Mille Lacs, in partnership with Highway 3 Marine, Inc., Ambush Outdoor Products, and Garrison Sports Bait & Tackle, is now offering Premiere Ice Fishing Houses for rent in half or full day increments. These day rental houses feature 6 Holes, Smart T.V., Hole Sleeves, Direct Vent Furnace, Electronics Table, Comfortable Bench Seating, 2 Rattle Wheels per house, Gas Generator and more. Pairing a Premiere Fishhouse with a stay in one of our Coastal Cottages creates an unforgettable winter adventure.
Booking options available at www.delmardunes.com or by phone @ 218-820-6532
 
 
 

Lybacks Ice Fishing: 

The better bite seems to be in the shallow water in the late afternoon, overnight and early morning hours for keeper Walleye. 12-16 feet seemed the best. many anglers were looking down the holes and cameras during daylight hours and seeing them, but they were difficult to get to bite most of the time. Fishermen going deep were also had good action but most Walleye seemed to be smalls.

Starting tomorrow we will be allowing traffic over the ramps on the pressure ridge on both roads. We will be checking the ramps before daylight and the wheelhouses out there that want to go deeper can call the office in the morning for the green light. With the weather staying on the cool side the ice should stay relativity stable late Sunday thru Monday when it warms up.  By that time most will be off the lake from out there.

Looking forward to a good weekend with a full house. Only openings left is a few basic 4-6 hole houses.  Call to book one if interested!

Agate Bay Resort: 

WARM WEATHER HELPS FISHING
The recent warmer weather has really helped the fishing. We moved most of our rental houses deeper and the catch of walleyes and nice perch has improved a lot.
Most of our houses are out on the mud in 26-32’. We have seen some bigger walleyes which were not biting as well during the very cold weather.
We have some rentals available for this weekend and I think they should do well. Please call us at 320-684-2233 for more info or to reserve one.
 
 
 

Twin Pines Resort : We are allowing all traffic out.

The bridge is out and in good shape.

You are able to access: 3mile, Garrison Reef, Rock Pile Flat, The Banana, 5mile, Eight mile, Shermans, Curlys and more.

Stop in at office for more information

 

We have fish house rentals out for groups of 2 up to 8, Call us today to reserve. 320-279-1174   

 

Dont forget the all you can eat Fish fry on Fridays, Served with salad bar and choice of potato for $15.95 

 Eddy’s Resort: 

Ice House bookings are officially OPEN for the season! 
Get ready for action-packed days on the ice once conditions are safe — we can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable season. 
Book an ice house stat  https://bit.ly/3a2AplT
 
Don't Forget we also offer on shore lodging with a full Restaurant. 
Make your Valentines weekend plans and Dont forget about Ducks unlimited weekend is Feb. 21st.
Book your stay Today. 
 
   
 

Beachside Resort

We had a nice week of weather up here this week, and other than some strong winds Friday, this weekend looks great! We have had multiple reports of good fishing since this past weekend, and we expect that to remain the same. Our roads still have no major cracks and we have no bridges. Getting around is still very easy. Auger extensions are recommemded.
THE BITE:
We have a TON of mud coming off of gravel that has been doing great for Perch and Tulibee fishing. Tons of active smaller walleye and some bigger ones out deep. Most of the larger walleye have been caught at night or early morning in shallower water (12'-16'). A plain hook setline with shiner or sucker have been best. The best Pike bite has been in 6'-8' FOW on weed lines. Northland Quickstrike Rigs have been best, and we have a nice variety in baitshop.
BAIT:
We have shiners, rainbows, fats, larvae and waxies. We will be getting in some suckers tomorrow!
FISHING CONTEST:
We will be having our weekend fishing contest this weekend which is FREE with the purchase of a road pass. You will have a chance to win an Eskimo E40, Engel Bait Cooler, Annual Ice road pass, Eskimo Quickfish shelter, Giftcards from Muggs of Mille Lacs or Tulibee Tavern and more!
We hope to see you here this weekend!
 
Go to www.beachsidemn.com to check availability and book your stay! We are booked this weekend but have availability sunday night.
 
ADDITIONAL REMINDERS:
*Baitshop is open until 8 pm Thursday and 9 PM Friday!
*Drive on stake side of road and not by the bank.
*Don't cross a bank.
* stakes are white as you go out and red as you come in. (White out/red return)
*Pick up animal waste and garbage.

Castaway's Resort: 

ALL of our roads are all open NOW and in good shape.
Roads are open to just about any vehicle except completely loaded down deisels.
ALL other trucks, cars, wheelhouses (any size) are a go. We have 16+”s of good ice throughout our road system.
Restrictions on deisels may be lifted within the next day or two.
We look forward to seeing you all up here this wknd!!
Weekend Specials: Food and Drink Specials, Meat Raffles and So much fun to be had! 
 

 Follow link to see road map 

Brandt's Ice Fishing: 

This weekend looks beautiful for fishing!A little windy today, but it does look like it is going to lighten up a bit tonight into tomorrow.
Travel on the lake is pretty easy going if you would like to go chase the perch around. There are some snow drifts to bank your house. People are catching a lot of small walleyes and a few keepers, just have to weed through them using bigger baits. The jumbo perch are caught out on the mud or just deeper gravel.
We are seeing around 24+ inches of ice on our roads, we just ask to keep it slow to preserve our roads a long as possible. Good luck and we look forward to seeing everyone.
 
 
* Rentals - Give our office a call at 320-532-3674
PLEASE take it slow, nothing over 10MPH…. We’ve worked hard on our roads and want to keep them in GREAT shape!
**FISH ON!**

Dickies Shacks on Mille Lacs 

Our access is open to most set ups if u have a extra big rig please call!! 320-676-8795. Thank you have fun and most importantly STAY SAFE!
Follow link to road map: Click here 
 

Garrison Sports Bait & Tackle: 

We are open to all traffic again this weekend and the roads are in good shape. We were able to widen the road to the 8 mile and off road travel is still easy going!
Remember to keep your speed down 10mph or under!!
We do have 1 10x20 sleeper house available for the weekend if anyone is interested please call the shop at 320-692-4477!
It’s gonna be a nice weekend come and get em!!
Hours are 7am-5pm
Make sure to stop in the shop for a rd pass, beer, bait, tackle and more!!
**Friendly Reminder Ducks unlimited weekend is Feb. 21st , Make your plans today**

The Mille Lacs Angler: 

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 New Road to the Gravel!  Click here for Map 
​Starting Thursday, we will have new roads going out to the gravel! Please note there is a bridge placed over the pressure ridge by Hennepin Island that you’ll need to cross to get out there.
​Walleye: Biting on set lines, primarily with shiners and sucker minnows on pink, red, or white hooks. Jigging has also been successful using fatheads on Forage Minnows and spoons—red and white variations are performing best.
​Perch: Look to deeper water (25+ feet) for the keepers. We're seeing success jigging with wax worms on small spoons or jigs, while some nice perch are being pulled in on set lines with small fatheads and crappie minnows.
​Northern Pike: Being caught in the bay along the breaks using sucker minnows on set lines.
 If you have any questions, give us a call at 320-674-0482.
Our office opens daily at 6:00 a.m. and we can point you in the right direction. Stop right next door at Johnsons Portside for fuel, bait, and snacks on your way out!

North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing:  Open to all traffic.

To watch facebook reel click link: Click here

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Nitti's Hunters Point: 

 
Open to all traffic
Upcoming Tournaments
Perch minus pout- Feb 14th
Perch party- Feb 21st 
 
 

Terry's Boat Harbor : 

We are allowing all traffic out. 

Walleye fishing has been good in the bays and on the rock points, but the majority of fish have been measuring small. Remember to move and find structure to create the best trip possible. We have good reports of Jumbo perch and Northern pike.

Popular bait: Red larva and minnow heads. Bounce your lure off the bottom a few times to create a desire for that bite. 

 

Get on the lake and enjoy your weekend getaway.

Reminder Ducks Unlimited weekend is Feb 21st in Garrison Mn 

 

Ice Camp Outfitters: 

 

Walleye & Perch on Early Ice Mille Lacs Lake!  
Brad Hawthorne shares some excellent information for finding and catching walleye & perch right now on Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota! Click here to watch

Mille Lacs Regulations 2025-2026

Walleye:

  • Daily/Possession Limit: 3 fish
  • Size: Must be longer than 17 inches; only one can be longer than 20 inches
  • Season: December 1, 2025, through February 22, 2026 

 

Yellow Perch:

  • Daily/Possession Limit: 10 fish
  • Season: December 1, 2025, through May 8, 2026 

 

Northern Pike:

  • Daily/Possession Limit: 5 fish
  • Size: Must be at least 30 inches long

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