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Ice Report as of 01/29/26 

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

Twin Pines Resort : We are allowing all traffic out.

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

IIRA Ice Racing will be out front of Twin pines this Saturday and Sunday. Click here for more information 

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

Nitti's Hunters Point: 

We will see you this weekend for the Justin Morneau ice fishing tournament.
Roads are in good shape with roads going out to mud. Stop in and we can get you a map and point you in right direction!
 

 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. 
 
    An outdoor enthusiast group recently visited and did just that: "Eddy’s Resort and Grand Casino make an ideal home base for ice anglers. Between comfortable accommodations, easy access to launches, ice road convenience, great food, and amenities like the hot tub and casino entertainment, it’s easy to settle in and focus on the experience rather than logistics."
Read Sarah Kozlowski's blog detailing the experience here  https://bit.ly/4sCkzUV
 
 

Beachside Resort

NEW TERRITORY / GREAT WEATHER - MILLE LACS
Link to map: Click Here 
We opened up some new fishing grounds that are now available! We opened up Ottos roads C and D and we opened up more room on 5 Mile in some deeper mud!
We also have some great fishing weather coming! The temps are warmer, the barometric pressure will be dropping Friday, and the full moon is on Sunday! So the bite should be great this weekend!
We will also be having our FREE fishing contest where you will have a chance to win an Eskimo E40, Engel Bait cooler, an Annual Pass, Eskimo Quickfish shelter, Muggs of Mille Lacs ,Tulibee Tavern Gift Certificates and more!
 
THE BITE:
The bite has been ok. Deeper gravel, has been doing very good for walleye. 5 mile and 1st Reef seem to be doing best. If you are quiet, shallow has been good for large Walleye in the evening. The key for large walleye is large bait. A fathead on a setline isn't recommended. A larger 5-7" bait on a plain hook has been best. 32-35' of mud has still been best for Jumbo Perch, but you can find nice perch in bay and in all our reefs. The bay and at the mouth of the bay has still been producing some nice keeper Walleye. Fire Tiger and Gold have been doing good during the day, and pink, white tiger colors and wonderbread have been good colors. Talk to an ice guide at the baitshop and they can show you on a map of some good options.
TIPS AND REMINDERS:
We have wind until Friday and then it lets down. Things may get a little drifty in areas and its important to park your vehicle on the non wind side of your house to help prevent extra drifting. Shovels, are a good idea.
With the cold we recommend starting your cars periodically, bringing a backup heat source, and leaving generators in a box or truck bed.
Please make sure you don't fish in the road and that you are not setting up right next to the stakes. Doing that really drifts in our roads.
Again, it is important that you drive S-L-O-W! 5-10 MPH PLEASE.
BAIT:
We have a Shiner Mix, Fat Heads, Small to Large Suckers, larvae and waxies.
RENTALS:
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.

Lybacks Ice Fishing: 

Yesterday, we completed the south loop to the Tundra north of North Twin Island for those who want to go shallow for the weekend. There is a lot of unfished area, and if you’re quiet when out there at night, it should be some good fishing. It also gives us another way out and back if the warm weather coming next week causes movement on the pressure ridge. The deep transitions are still doing well with Walleye, but it has slowed some.

We have roads to all the areas we usually go. The Gravel bars, a 3-mile run for us; The Tullibee Hole; Banana and Graveyard Reefs; Popes, Rays, and Spider; and the Knobs. So there is a good variety of structure to fish. With the full moon this weekend and nice weather, it should be a good weekend to be out there fishing.

 

Wheelhouses, remember to call and get on our list if you’re planning on coming out through us. We have a couple of weekend rentals still available. Call for info.

Agate Bay Resort: 

The last two weekends have been some of the harshest I remember. The combination of brutal temps and extremely strong winds have made fishing tougher! The small fish continued to bite but the larger fish became much more finicky.
This week with the temps and winds becoming more reasonable, the fishing has picked up and I think it should continue to get even better with the more normal weather coming in this weekend. I expect the fish to get much more aggressive and bite better, rather than follow the bait up and swim away.
The walleye are still relating to rocks, but not quite as shallow as earlier in the year. Perch are biting in the deeper mud along the break on Tullibee Trail.
Our rentals are all out and we have no bridges out anymore. We have one Premier Ice Cabin and a couple of 6 hole/ 4 hole houses left for this weekend. We are open for one ton trucks and tandem axle wheelhouses. We have plowed driveways for you to use throughout our territory. Just pick one you like and pull in.
If you would like more information or would like to reserve a rental fish house, please call us at 320-684-2233.
 
 

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!!

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!!

 Follow link to see road map 

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!

Terry's Boat Harbor : 

We are allowing all traffic out. 

Walley 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. 

 

Brandt's Ice Fishing: 

Open to all traffic
 
* 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!**

Ice Camp Outfitters: 

It's shaping up to be an awesome ice season - temps look great to continue building on what we currently have.
Reminder...No ice is ever 100% safe, be smart, and have fun.
These fish are hungry!
See you out there soon!

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

North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing:  Open to all traffic. To watch facebook reel click link: Click here

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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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