Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA

Lake Mille Lacs 

2025 Fishing Season 

 

Millelacs Lake map

Mille Lacs Regulations 2025

 

 

 

 

Mille Lacs Lake is currently experiencing a strong walleye bite, with good numbers of eater-sized and larger fish being caught.
 Smallmouth bass fishing is also excellent, with both pre-spawn and bed fishing patterns being productive depending on conditions. 
Recent reports indicate good fishing in various areas, including shallow rocks, sand transitions, and deeper structures. 
 
Walleye Fishing:
  • Techniques: Jigs and shiners, paddle tail swimbaits, and Lindy rigs with leeches or crawlers are effective. 
     
  • Areas: Shallow rocks (8-18 feet), sand transitions, and deeper structures like boulders. 
     
Nighttime Bite: Bobber and leech on sand transitions in 18-22 feet of water. 
 
Daytime Bite: 20-30 feet of water on mud and gravel flats. 
 
Keepers: Anglers can keep two walleye per day, with one allowed over 20 inches. 
 
Smallmouth Bass Fishing:
Techniques: Drop shots and Ned rigs in 3-6 feet of water targeting beds. 
 
Areas: Shallow, protected bays and rock to sand transitions. 
 
General Advice:
Bait: Spot-tail shiners, leeches, and crawlers are popular. 
 
Conditions: Water temperatures are fluctuating, impacting fish activity, so anglers should adjust their approaches. 
 
Location: Pay attention to wind-blown rocks and areas with baitfish concentrations. 
 
Other Species:
Perch: Perch are being caught in 24-30 feet of water on the west side of the lake, often on slip bobbers and leeches. 
 
Northern Pike: Reports of good pike fishing are also coming in
 
 
 

Understanding Small Mouth Bass on Mille Lacs Lake- BLOG

Mille Lacs Lake, known for its diverse fishery, is a hotspot for smallmouth bass fishing.
 To optimize your fishing experience, it’s essential to understand the best seasons for targeting these feisty fish.
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 

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