39. The latest news on what fishing techniques are working best on Mille Lacs Lake for smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. State record muskie caught on Monday, Nov. Eric Bakke, of Princeton, says he caught the fish while trolling with a footlong muskie lure. Mud flats have areas of softer/harder bottoms and even rock piles have different size rock. The previous Minnesota record for heaviest muskie, 54 pounds, was. by Bass Pundit ; Mille Lacs Open All Summer. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. Mille Lacs is one of the best Muskie lakes in Minnesota. IN fishing for muskellunge — or muskies, as real fishermen prefer to call them — “big” is the operative word. In a. This weeks Mille Lacs fishing report covers the current fishing conditions for smallmouth bass, walleye, and musky. Send Email. Mine is new and looks like that, Ultera 24 volt linked into the humminbirds and the very same remote. Mille Lacs is Minnesota's second-biggest inland lake, covering 132,516 acres. steve-fellegy. (For licensing or usage, contact [email protected]. Will primarily be trolling the sand flats and weed edges on the N and NE side of the lake. 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. Tauchen noticed they contained feathers. I would like to put 0. 132,500 Acres of Family-Sized Vacation. Beginning Monday, May 15, the night fishing closure takes effect, and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be. Muskie) Gene Miller. The. So far, no gel. Up to date report covers detailed locations, structures, and techniques for. Noteworthy was a 55 X 29. , and Kevin Kray of Otsego, Minn. Putting together some rods and just wondering if you guys. Nov 22, 2023 - Entire cabin for $3427. ) The Mille Lacs. June 1, 2023 at 4:20 pm #2206148. Paul metropolitan area. Inactive. 8 ounces. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. 25 inches, with both fish caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. The world record for a hooked muskie is 60-1/4 inches caught in Hayward, Wis. 40 & 0. Dead 73" Muskie. Tales of giants like this being caught, or seen, have seemingly increased over the past few years. December 26, 2013 at 6:26 pm #1374317. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. 5 seconds (performance bulletin: 6. 1999-2005: MDNR biologists document reports of tagged fish that are caught, harvested, or. Hey,. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke of Princeton. Although I do not own there, Sherwood Forest is right across 169 from where my place is. Fast action and big fish attract anglers from around the country at this time. 8 ounces. Most maps are pretty darn accurate for mille lacs. Covering Smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie locations and fishing techniques. September 2017. 25-inch monster caught on Mille Lacs Lake by Eric Bakke of. "The MN DNR received little input about muskellunge during the input process, suggesting general satisfaction with the status quo. It has a great north woods cabin feel with the five. Stark MN. We will try some of them this weekend, but late February and March I fish these areas the most looking for bug hatches that are drawing in the fish. Tales of giants like this being caught, or seen, have seemingly increased over the past few years. 22 weighed a whopping 55 pounds, 14 ounces. The previous record was a tie for 57. S. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. Ironically I feel this map is a snapshot of the entire northwoods. Cal Johnson’s muskie might never be bested. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskellunge weighing 55 pounds and 14. m. It was bought as a back up unit and only has seen the the ice 3-4 times. He has been a professional guide and tournament angler for over two decades and counting. 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. gimruis. 0. MILLE LACS MUSKIES: The Aftermath! Part Two: One decade; It went from catching muskies in seven consecutive casts . Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. Participant. m. Nov 24, 2021 Updated Jan 4, 2022. As you are about to see, Hoyer Fishing catches. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. Monster muskie found on Mille Lacs exceeds state record By Tony Kennedy Star Tribune June 28, 2017 — 6:25am . The muskie tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will have two potential opportunities for harvest during the 2022 open water season. 5x27!! Hopefully everyone is still out there chasing giants during this cold weather! The post shared by Thorne Bros. The standard formula put it at 55. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. LAKE VERMILION. 8 ounces, Sprengler’s muskie was big enough to. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. Last week we had a decent cold front push through bringing with it a stiff northwest. So much water, trolling is preferred. 2 lower beds. by Denny O ; Mille lacs report 1 2. There are many bays on the lake to launch and fish in if it’s windy. Let's be realistic Frank, it was. Lake Mille Lacs. Posts: 2936. to 10 p. And when Mille Lacs was kicking out the trophies, many anglers decided to keep them. Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. The boat had a bait bucket in it when I purchased it. Matt's Fishing. I run a 165 fish n ski out on Mille lacs and leech. Matt's Fishing offers legendary smallmouth bass, musky, and walleye fishing guide trips on Mille Lacs. Posts: 1294. com)Watch 8 year old David Jacobson and his Dad Erik do battle with a giant 50 pound plus Mille Lacs Lake. Participant. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. 6 a. 3) Young Walleye not reaching maturity due to fish Covid. com - The #1 source in all of muskie fishing. 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. 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. 51 mph top speed @ 6100rpm. August 28, 2018 at 10:59 am #1794179. But a major die-off occurred in 2001 and again in 2006, "and we probably would have had another this year, if there were any. Walleyestudent Andy Cox wrote:. Kind of about ethics at this point if you are catching more walleye than intended species you may want moove. Message Subject: Mille Lacs Tournament: Lunker_1: Posted 8/24/2008 10:14 PM (#333177 - in reply to #333147) Subject: Re: Mille Lacs Tournament: Posts: 87. 5-inch girth, soon afterward (photo below). 22 has tied the current catch-and-release state record. March 22, 2018 at 3:17 pm #1761754. Yellow perches are typically yellow or gold with 6 – 8 green stripes on their sides. 8 ounces. Muskie) Gene Miller Doug Ertl. Share. This is a shallow fishery with a maximum depth of only 40 feet. Tough for them to recover, higher mortality rates, doesn’t really go very well with the cpr mentality. 8-ounce muskie at Mille Lacs Lake. Mille Lacs Lake in Central Minnesota is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the United States. Yes, Mille Lacs Lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. 5 inches of night fishin’ goodness!Jason “Musky Breath” Hamernick is a very well known name in the muskie circles in general — and especially around Mille Lacs — where he is, shall we say, pretty much legendary. 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. 651-769-3142. Less than three weeks after a 57-inch muskie estimated to weigh more than 50 pounds was caught by a fly fisherman on Mille Lacs Lake, Dominic. Fishing on Mille Lacs Lake is promoted by a giant walleye statue. to a small Platte/Sullivan area lake. My 2014 boat came with Northern Batteries. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. Muskie Fishing-> Fishing Reports and Destinations-> Mille Lacs . Plymouth, MN. Sprengeler’s fish measured 57. June 17, 2020 at 10:07 am #1950714. Size and numbers are both on a grand scale in October, with the full moon producing arguably the best week of fishing all 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!. . Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. 8 ounces in November. Javier Serna. 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. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. 6 full bathrooms plus a large sauna. m. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. This is a true testament to our Predator’s commitment to staying connected to the. Watch on. This was a pic from last night. Participant. 5 inches, of his career this fall on a Musky Innovations Bull Dawg. Any tips anyone willing to share about the area id be grateful. 1. DT. Hit the S/E corner, Weeds/Rocks/Trolled, Day/Night and NaDa. Larry Dahlberg of Taylors Falls, a die-hard. Please use extreme caution when traveling anywhere across country on Mille Lacs as there are many areas still with 4” or. As long as you can download the Tactacam app on your phone it should work. and the MN DNR did a nice job when they created a catch-and-release length record program to allow for this. 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. No where near 73, but if I remember it would have broken the world record by a couple inches. Eric Bakke, of Princeton, says he caught the fish while trolling with a footlong muskie lure. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. To join you must be a registered site member and request group membership. 5/5. August 17, 2016 at 8:34 am #1634513. If a fish over 50 pounds or 55 inches is your goal, Mille Lacs is your place. Mille Lacs Lake is Minnesota's second largest body of water at 132,000 acres. So much has changed since 1946 when life was simpler. Although I do not own there, Sherwood Forest is right across 169 from where my place is. Gene Miller Muskie Trips with Captain Matt, Isle, Minnesota. my post has the "rules" for documentation and acceptance. 1 Classified Ads - Wheel chair, Transfer chair and Walker Free ; 17 General Discussion Forum - Black Friday Cyber Monday 2023 ;Happy Hunting Musky Nut Guide service Derek "Duck" Johnson DUCK Posted 7/21/2003 10:27 AM (#76398 - in reply to #76243) Subject: RE: MILLE LACS REPORTMy biggest musky to date was caught late September on the inside edge of weeds. The Minnesota DNR on Monday said it has certified the massive, 58. That tells me 2 things. However, more recently established fisheries in Lake Hopatcong, Mercer Lake and Mountain Lake are coming on strong. Even 2-d sonar can be difficult to find walleyes with their bellies on the bottom. It seems to me, that the water temperature has been holding in the mid 50's. The lake provides the suitable habitat and room to grow record muskies. Big Pike, Muskie Fishing. The catch on Thanksgiving eve of a beastly muskie, estimated at 61 pounds by Dominic Hoyos of. Mille Lacs is known to harbor muskies of astronomical proportions. Typical baits of choice in my boat at this time are regular sized bucktails and plopper style topwaters. Northern pike are aggressive and readily strike most popular muskie lures. com. 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. Posts: 53 Location: Elk River,MN: I've fished the past 3 weekends up at Mille Lacs and have had rough results. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. I caught one small walleye trolling in front of Myr Mar Saturday night. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. The main house, called Mille Fleurs, was bought in 2014 and registered under a local country club to shield the identity of the owner. Mille lacs this week? Beaver Bait Beavers ; 2023 Wolves ; Cool sunset ; Is IDO hard to connect? LiveScope models ; Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Public land hunters ; Free Chest Freezer (needs work) Go Pack Go! Twins Hot Stove 2024 ; Anyone still fishing? Someone Has to Do It: Ice PredictionsHe stated that, in an effort to revitalize the walleye fishery on Mille Lacs he believes that opening spearing on the lake " makes sense". This quote was not from Pereira, but. 25-inch monster caught on Mille Lacs Lake by Eric Bakke of. 5 inches and weighed an estimated 51 pounds; an exceptional catch for the large but shallow lake. There should be fish deep (15-25ft), shallow (3-10ft), and in between. Posts: 604. 25 inches. 4) Over-harvest by anglers. His state-record catch measured half an inch shorter than Bakke’s fish, but it was five inches girthier and much heavier. If it is in your budget, I would recommend a 12″ Supernatural Headlock or two. The Dominoes are falling…. Looks like a tiger to me. Since 2000, the Mille Lacs muskie stocking program has continued every other year with releases of 3,000 fingerlings (nearly a foot long) at a time. Nolan. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. The state record for muskie. 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?Muskie Nugget #2: It is all about SPEED²! "When fishing the dog days of summer, you will often see more angling pressure during low-light periods and well into the night. munchy. Thinking of chasing some big pike and/or muskie a little more. 2 cents. It is located in the counties of Mille Lacs, Aitkin, and Crow Wing, roughly 75 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. i got some good tips from the folks in participating in the “fall roll call” forum, but wondering what other info is out there. Excellent walleye fishing on early ice is hopefully a good indicator of things to come this season. “On November 22nd I set out on the last trip of my season with Kevin Kray and Zack Skoglund to chase the queen,” Sprengeler begins in his post. It was only good in the sense that I didn’t get skunked. 75 inches in length with a 29-inch girth,. 25-inch muskie caught by Princeton, Minnesota angler Eric Bakke is the new state catch-and-release record. Mille Lacs Lake Area Fishing Report 1 2. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. Posts: 4505. We didn’t have anything happen. m. Its walleye fishing, however, is second to none. A post on the Lakestatesfishing web site stated: “It was reported to me by a Mille Lacs Resort owner that a 54. Most fishermen consider a muskie measuring 50 inches in length and weighing about 30 pounds to be. Posts: 4484. 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. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. Detailed fishing report for targeting smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie on Lake Mille Lacs. The lake provides the suitable habitat and room to grow record muskies. Search for: Search. Nolan. 73 reviews Superhost. The meeting didn’t focus on any. It has a great North Woods cabin feel with 5-s. ”This fish was caught on Mille Lacs Lake during the 2014 Professional Musky Tournament Trail Qualifier. My first assumption from the readings is that muskies are not native to mille lacs and were introduced in 1984. One fish may be longer than 30 inches only if two fish shorter than 30 inches are caught on the same trip. Starting on Thursday, Dec. Baby Mallard: Posted 8/24/2008 4:40 PM (#333106 - in reply to #333105). 1. Posts: 9238. Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. 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. And then add the overall resistance and at times outrage that muskies were. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. Im planning on walking out of north garrison public access, staying friday overnight in my popup on west myr mar reef, and walking out to myr mar flats saturday. 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. Even the neighbors haven’t. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. SI-TEX Model HE-357 paper graph $20. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. Posted 2/8/2010 10:38 AM (#422392 - in reply to #422248) Subject: Re: Best month to fish Mille Lacs Posts: 2089 Depending on the type of Spring and of course water temps, but late June through July can be a lot of fun. The. posted by Denny O on August 16, 2016 at 11:09 am. to a small Platte/Sullivan area lake. Oct. 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. m. . Life Cycle: 1 The eggs move from an infected heron’s mouth into the water while the heron is catching fish. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. Posts: 234. . jpeg. to 10 p. The water temps on Mille Lacs after they got north winds today are 72-74'. m. Lake Mille Lacs in central Minnesota can create the best family vacations, on or off the water. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the tiger muskie is the biggest on record. Attachments: EB37527E-0A02-4428-AE40-560FF7FB1B84-scaled. This results in a lot of fish that would much rather attack a lure than follow it to the boat. Monday, Nov. I just got two of my augers blades sharpened by a guy in near Chicago, ill give the name later but he works on them the night he gets em and sends em back right away! doesn’t even charge return shipping. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. On a particular flat calm midday on Mille Lacs, a buddy spotted a giant fish hanging off a midlake rockpile. The Mille Lacs misconception is you need to go to the middle of the lake to catch fish. The monster hit the lure just 25 seconds after the rod was put in the holder. Lake using a Northland Spinner Michael Olson, Milwaukee, WI - 24” Smallmouth Bass on a Vilas Co. The secret is out; and Mille Lacs Lake is the destination in Minnesota for fishing. 75 inches in length with a 29-inch girth, and. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. Viewing 9 posts - 1 through 9 (of 9 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. ; A Risky Day is not a direct prediction of precipitation (Rain/Snow) but instead a. 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. MATT'S FISHING OFFERS PROFESSIONAL GUIDED MUSKY FISHING TRIPS ON LAKE MILLE LACS. Small flicker shads took my fish. Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Report 7/11/2023. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. . Unlike recent years, there is no planned closure to walleye fishing or ban on using live bait during the first two weeks in July. Occurred on October 6, 2020 / Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota, USA : "Erik Jacobson catches and releases a possible state record 50-pound class muskie from Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota while fall trolling alone. A place for owners to discuss issues, modifications, performance, and the pride of ownership of their Alumacraft boat. by gonefishin ; Got a good one! posted by fishhuntguy on February 2, 2023 at 9:17. Staying mobile is the key to finding and catching aggressive daytime walleyes. Burbot (Eelpout): All burbot must be immediately released. Mille Lacs Lake Fishing (Fishing Reports, Events, Tournament Information and more)-> Fishing Guide Services On Mille Lacs-> Muskie Guide (Mr. Posts: 3974. 2) Aliens abducting the Walleye. Trying to figure out how much line to buy to fill the reel. That fish is probably still swimming and waiting to be caught again and become the new state record. m. Posts: 4484. Fishing opener is finally here! I have some big expectations for Mille Lacs walleyes this spring. Javier Serna. Beginning Monday, May 15, a night fishing closure takes effect and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be 6 a. by Roger Cormier. I believe that's the musky that wrecked the walleye fishery there. My prediction is that Mille Lacs will freeze over on Monday November 30th, 2020. Lake using a jig & minnowIDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Muskie Lures. jpg. 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. Water was 73 deg. Will hold any brand for electronics or the live scope set-up. Hoyos said he caught the fish the day before Thanksgiving on Lake Mille Lacs. 8-ounce muskie brought up out of Mille Lacs Lake. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. The gravel/mud transition is probably the most popular transition that people target. 33; 2 weeks, 2 days ago. 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. MINNEAPOLIS (AP/WCCO) — A Minnesota man rushing to sneak in a final fishing expedition before the freeze on one of the state's largest lakes appears to have broken a 64-year-old state record. , in 1949. 42099 State Highway 47. 5 giant on a fly rod and a few weeks later, Dominic Hoyos guided his client to a 55- X 30. But I have a 10 year old Ranger 618 that I run hard. Nolan Sprengeler, left, of Plymouth, Minn. . Although I'm not a Mille Lacs expert, I've been fishing the lake just about every weekend for the past 8. Mille Lacs. My prediction is that Mille Lacs will freeze over on Monday November 30th, 2020. This content is restricted to subscribers of. In about 35 hours of fishing I've mustered 2 follows (1 was a brute) in one 5 minute period. Tyler Schlabsz. Until I owned a Ranger I would probably have agreed with the comment. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. 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. A Minnesota man hauled in a 55-inch muskie last week that weighed an estimated 61 pounds! Toggle navigation. For many years in a row back in the 2000s, when there was a steady muskie tournament circuit on the lake, Jason and his partner would win them. Stove and oven. One difference between the two casinos is that the Grand Casino Mille Lacs is also home to a poker room, so it might make for a better destination if Texas Hold ‘Em is more your. (For licensing or usage, contact licensing@viralhog. May 13, 2023 at 4:23 am #2202364. 2,613 likes · 123 were here. “I’ve been guiding on the lake for about 30 years. Bakke was trolling with a footlong muskie. Set up in 8 feet of water when I saw a bunch of sunfish on the camera. He and his wife, Ann, wanted walleyes. 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. Northern pike are aggressive and readily strike most popular muskie lures. MMT Qualifier – Lake Vermillion, MN July 21, 2006. Just spoke with Lee on the phone. The muskie measured at 61. 0. New to fishing muskies after catching my first one last year I’m hooked and just want to catch another one. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. Posts: 73. They all also have landings. State-licensed anglers will have the opportunity to harvest a walleye 21-23 inches in length or greater than 28 inches throughout the 2023 open water season on Mille Lacs Lake. September 14, 2005 at 3:09 pm #1286877. Posts: 4484. February 13, 2016 at 7:28 pm #1599681. Above: Benjamin Knutson caught the longest muskie, 56. Caught a couple dozen of them and one walleye in the next few hours. New to Mille lacs wondering how this plan sounds? Don’t mind walking, have a good pulling harness and in shape. Muskie Lures. Using the same lure, he caught his fattest fish, 28. 2023/2024 NHL/WILD Offseason-Season-Postseason Thread ; Christmas ; Electric jacks ; pop up ; 2023 Live From The Tree ;Illinois. g. April 12, 2023 at 3:17 pm #2195447. John still has openings for full and half day guide trips. 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. Rick Z. . No Live Bait (with the exception of huge sucker minnows): Today through Thursday, July 15, 2021, and with the exception of sucker minnows larger than 8 inches used to target pike and. DNR fisheries biologist Steve Mero said Tuesday that the fish could be 18 or 25 years old.