Many avid muskie anglers are worried about the age and overall health of Mille Lac's muskellunge population, though. The muskie measured at 61. According to Borovsky’s data in 2006 alone, the DNR creel census reported there were 80 muskies harvested that had an average of an astonishing 36 pounds each. And when Mille Lacs was kicking out the trophies, many anglers decided to keep them. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. 75 inches in length with a 29-inch girth,. 25 inches. An angler is reeling from the 57-inch muskie he caught using a fly pole on a central Minnesota lake. IN fishing for muskellunge — or muskies, as real fishermen prefer to call them — “big” is the operative word. 10, 1949. Muskie Discussion Forums. Tough for them to recover, higher mortality rates, doesn’t really go very well with the cpr mentality. 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. Participant. Muskie Discussion Forums. There’s more to the story, but that’s an important part. Yes, Mille Lacs Lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. Caught by. 8 ounces. 1. 2. Gary Gilbert had no. Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. m. GanderMTN-MAN Posted 7/18/2011 8:51 PM (#507818 - in reply to #506951) Subject: Re: Mille LacsThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is gathering public input on its first management plan for Lake Mille Lacs. Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Report for Late July Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Muskie This weeks Mille Lacs fishing report covers the current fishing conditions for smallmouth bass, walleye, and musky. Posts: 4484. Subject: Re: Mille lacs: Posts: 670 Location: Otsego, MN: Put in Saturday at Cove Bay and the DNR was stocking the lake. 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. 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. give or take a few. Spring smallmouth bass fishing on the best bass lake in the country, Mille Lacs Lake. January 27, 2017 at 12:08 pm #1669153. The biggest muskellunge ever caught was 68 pounds and 631⁄2 inches long. According to a press release from the Minnesota DNR, the state's. Check out all the Musky Lures Bass Pro Shops Has To Offer!Well, they’re about the angler’s 55-pound, 14. As long as you can download the Tactacam app on your phone it should work. Robert Hawkins caught a 57-inch monster muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs Monday. But the total number of fish is very low. 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. Isle, MN 56342. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. This morning when I woke it was dead calm and the lake was iced over. To join you must be a registered site member and request group membership. Photos were taken, witnesses watched the. 75 inch muskie on Metro Lake in Minneapolis Minnesota on. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. m. 22 weighed a whopping 55 pounds, 14 ounces. DNR fisheries biologist Steve Mero said Tuesday that the fish could be 18 or 25 years old. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. Nolan Sprengeler wrote on Facebook after his catch Monday of a 55-pound, 14. Actually the Gene Miller outing is a fairly reasonable price when compared to hiring a private guide or even relative to what you get on a launch boat for $35-$40 per person. Robert Hawkins, owner of Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop in Lake Elmo, set out on Lake Mille Lacs early. Did find a few smallies and rock bass to. Putting together some rods and just wondering if you guys. 51 mph top speed @ 6100rpm. "The MN DNR received little input about muskellunge during the input process, suggesting general satisfaction with the status quo. Mille Lacs Lake Record Class Muskie. Fishing on Mille Lacs Lake is promoted by a giant walleye statue. Posts: 1649: 50's most of the week forecasted. May 13, 2023 at 12:09 pm #2202394. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. chomps. Cal Johnson – 67 Pounds 8 Ounces. Posts: 4519. the current record by length is 57. Mille lacs Muskie. It actually weighed 53 pounds on a scale, just a pound and a half more than the Crawford formula and almost 3 pounds less than the standard formula. Posts: 4484. There is nothing illegal with targeting perch smallmouth muskie pike or other panfish as long as the respected species is open. By Kristine Cummings / August 15, 2022. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. 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. Leech Lake, Lake Plantagenet, Cass, Little Boy, Bemidji and Mille Lacs are a few prominent examples of Minnesota lakes that have areas like this. November 1, 2022 at 8:01 p. From Monday, May 15, 2023 through Wednesday, November 30, 2022, night closures will be in effect on Mille Lacs. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. Hit the S/E corner, Weeds/Rocks/Trolled, Day/Night and NaDa. The top 2 Muskies are the biggest Muskies that humans have ever seen, that seems pretty fishy doesn’t it. 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. Small flicker shads took my fish. Any suggestions would be so appreciated!John is also excited for the upcoming muskie and trophy northern pike trips and provides a quick summary of current conditions in his video below. The MN DNR is taking public input regarding the future management of Mille Lacs Lake (including muskie management) through April 2nd, 2021. Over the years Steve’s clients have caught over 1,500 Pike over 40 inches and over 2,000 muskies over 45 inches in length. 25 inches. Send. The current record, 54 pounds, was set at Lake Winnibigoshish in 1957. . I just learned that Phil’s Myr Mar will be closing the bar/restaurant in a couple weeks for good. 30DayWeather Long Range Weather Forecasts predict ideal conditions for a storm. Mille Lacs lake is well known for its giant muskies! In fact, the state record was caught on Mille Lacs Lake in the fall of 2021. May 13, 2023 at 4:23 am #2202364. Participant. The Minnesota DNR on Monday said it has certified the massive, 58. The current. Posts: 401. Table 1. Kind of about ethics at this point if you are catching more walleye than intended species you may want moove. Mille Lacs Lake (also called Lake Mille Lacs or Mille Lacs) is a large but shallow lake in the U. About 10:30 that morning, after casting a. The night closures are from 10pm to 6am from Monday, May 15, 2023 to Thursday, August 31, 2023; and from. The state record for muskie. Lake using a Northland Spinner Michael Olson, Milwaukee, WI - 24” Smallmouth Bass on a Vilas Co. Cheers and hook-sets!Back then, the minimum size limit was 48 inches to keep. It is in the Nelson River drainage basin and is the source of the Seine. The giant muskie was 61 1/2 inches long. 04 inches (183 cm) , and the heaviest documented weight is 70. 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. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. 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. Cal Johnson’s muskie might never be bested. My prediction is that Mille Lacs will freeze over on Monday November 30th, 2020. Big Pike, Muskie Fishing. for all. It has a great north woods cabin feel with the five. Depending on water temp would be my determining factor as to whether I focussed on weed-related fish or just rocks. Many anglers believe the next state-record muskie will be caught here. Many avid muskie anglers are worried about the age and overall health of Mille Lac's muskellunge population, though. December 16, 2022 at 6:08 pm #2167225. This is how Mille Lacs produces when the weather turns cold. New to Mille lacs wondering how this plan sounds? Don’t mind walking, have a good pulling harness and in shape. 25—The 64-year reign of one of Minnesota's most storied fishing records appears to have come to an end on a chilly night this week. Nolan Sprengeler’s 55-pound, 14-ounce muskie, caught on a frigid night Nov. The gravel/mud transition is probably the most popular transition that people target. 22. 1999-2005: MDNR biologists document reports of tagged fish that are caught, harvested, or. He has been a professional guide and tournament angler for over two decades and counting. What a lunker local guides predict the next State record will come out of Mille Lacs. Covering Smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie locations and fishing techniques. Knutson caught this shorter, chunkier muskie within 30 minutes of another 50. I’m sure there will be an article about it pretty soon, as the DNR just certified it as the new record holder. August 28, 2018 at 10:59 am #1794179. The lake provides the suitable habitat and room to grow record muskies. Find rocks and/or big boulders and you’ll find bass. The first day Robert Hawkins fished on Mille Lacs Lake, the only fish he caught was a 57-inch muskie, landed on a fly rod - a possible world record. 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. 6 a. 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. 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. It seems to me, that the water temperature has been holding in the mid 50's. 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. Will primarily be trolling the sand flats and weed edges on the N and NE side of the lake. where are the. 8 ounces in November. Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. The monster hit the lure just 25 seconds after the rod was put in the holder. MuskieFIRST. Over the last few years there have been fish caught on Mille Lacs that have been only a few pounds short. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. 5) Under-harvest by natives. 25 is downright impressive and even looks like a potential world record—or at least a. 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. Top techniques at this time include dragging tubes and swimbaits over rock and gravel transitions. MILLE LACS, Minn. This betters the previous catch-and-release record for muskellunge was a tie at 57. Thompson describes Mille Lacs' muskies as "huge," averaging 40 to 42 inches, with many pushing the tape to 50 inches and beyond. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Nolan Sprengeler’s 55-pound, 14-ounce muskie, caught on a frigid night Nov. What a. 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. 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. 132,500 Acres of Family-Sized Vacation. The fish was the biggest musky caught in the history of the PMTT. Water was 73 deg. MDNR stocks Wisconsin-source fish in many waters, including almost 14,000 fish in Mille Lacs from 1984 through 1987, as. Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Public land hunters ; Free Chest Freezer (needs work) Walleyes. 1996-1998: MDNR biologists age and tag adult muskies in 132,500-acre Mille Lacs. Large in-line spinners and slow moving topwaters are always top choices for night bites. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie caught by Eric Bakke. The world record for a hooked muskie is 60-1/4 inches caught in Hayward, Wis. lindyrig79. December 12, 2019 at 1:31 pm #1897425. Came back in 5 hours later and there was about. 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. lindyrig79. The south east part of the lake is full of rock piles and reefs that hold fish year around. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. It's a fish factory that produces prolific hatches of walleyes, bass, shiners, suckers, and perch almost every year. . 0. Participant. If a fish over 50 pounds or 55 inches is your goal, Mille Lacs is your place. Walleyestudent Andy Cox wrote:. give or take a few. Noteworthy was a 55 X 29. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. 25-inch fish was caught back on June 11th on Mille Lacs Lake. Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)Subject: Re: Mille Lacs Giant: Posts: 554: Hell yeah! Tullibee muncher! Big congrats! Edited by Musky Face 11/7/2019 7:12 PM: 14ledo81: Posted. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. Posted 10/18/2010 4:21 PM (#463700) Subject: Fall on Mille Lacs. Posts: 3974. Participant. 7) Over abundance of forage. Prefer casting, not trolling. September 4, 2017 at 9:08 pm #1713604. A 38" and a 46". Posts: 1294. The Dominoes are falling…. Bakke was fishing on June 11 on Mille Lacs Lake with fishing partner Jon Blood and caught the huge fish while trolling with a footlong muskie lure. Lake Mille Lacs has world class bass, northern pike and muskie fishing (e. Above: Benjamin Knutson caught the longest muskie, 56. 44 inch pike don’t grow on trees. Lagoona Guide Service's current fishing report for Mille Lacs Lake and Big Stone Lake. Steve Hale. 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. Fish Mille Lacs from opener to ice up and get caught out in some rough stuff often. jpeg. 8 ounces. Done! Little surprise as this was more or less at the bottom of Mille Lacs establishments along with. 1. From what I have heard it is perhaps one of the nicest trailer parks in the area. June 1, 2023 at 4:20 pm #2206148. Muskie) Gene Miller Doug Ertl. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. Posted 8/24/2006 12:31 PM (#206399 - in reply to #206348) Subject: RE: 50" WI Muskie in Mille Lacs Tour- Brood Stock?Absolutely a rare fish now from a state that is mostly choked full of hammer handles. Posts: 329. That puts the fish between 59 and 62 pounds. Late season smallmouth binge feed in September and October attempting to bulk up for the long winter. 25 inches, with both fish caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. , broke the record for the longest muskie in Minnesota. 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. August 14, 2021 at 3:54 pm #2054655. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. This week we've experienced a heat wave, as well as the trailing end of major bug hatches and beginning of some small algae blooms. The fish had a girth of nearly 27 inches, weighed more than 50 pounds and could set the world record for the largest muskie ever caught while fly fishing. MMT Qualifier – Lake Vermillion, MN July 21, 2006. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the tiger muskie is the biggest on record. Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. 42099 State Highway 47. Size and numbers are both on a grand scale in October, with the full moon producing arguably the best week of fishing all year. 25-inch muskie he caught June 11 on Mille Lacs Lake. One of the mammoths left droppings behind in the boat. 9, two 20-something anglers from Iowa had been casting on Mille Lacs less than half an hour with Hamernick when one of them, Ryan Becker, hooked into a muskie that would measure 57¾. The latest news on what fishing techniques are working best on Mille Lacs Lake for smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. Usually spend 4-5 days a week up there all season long. Lagoona Guide Service uses the latest tactics and equipment to give you the best possible opportunity for the muskie of a. September 1 is the beginning of the fall transition time. @fishlagoona. Ask for Dave Bentley, a celebrated Mille Lacs muskie guide, and you'll soon learn what's popping and where. 8-ounce muskie brought up out of Mille Lacs Lake. Javier Serna. 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. However, there are regulations and fishing seasons in place, so make sure to check the local fishing guidelines before you cast your line. 25″ tied by two fish out of Vermilion. 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. Tyler Schlabsz. The 132,000-acre Lake Mille Lacs is known for producing trophy muskies: The Minnesota catch-and-release state record, a 58. "I didn't see the fish take the fly," Hawkins told the Star Tribune last week. 5/5. 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. Justin Wing; Bloomington, MN - 30” Walleye on Lake Mille Lacs using a Google Eye w/ Kalen’s bait Jeffrey Splitt; Eagle, River, WI - 46” Muskie on a Vilas Co. LodgeOne of the biggest fishing stories of not only 2021, but for many many decades was the new Minnesota state record muskie caught by Nolan Sprengler on November 22 from here in Mille Lacs Lake. One of the mammoths left droppings behind in the boat. Not right on top of each other but. Last week we had a decent cold front push through bringing with it a stiff northwest. Isle, MN. Fished a channel north of Mille lacs last night. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. I have a Marcum M3 flasher that is two years old. Larry Dahlberg of Taylors Falls, a die-hard. Glad to see you found a few Jake. (credit: Mille Lacs Band. And, as nearly all muskie anglers do, he released both fish. Posts: 1280. Message Subject: Mille Lacs: 50"Fever: Posted 9/22/2022 11:33 AM (#1012058) Subject: Mille Lacs: Posts: 24: I may. 28; 8 months, 2 weeks ago. It took until Tuesday for Sprengeler to get the fish weighed on a certified scale, which he was able to do at a UPS store in Golden Valley. Mille Lacs Lake in Central Minnesota is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the United States. Typical baits of choice in my boat at this time are regular sized bucktails and plopper style topwaters. Mille Fiori Spa, Spa & Wellness center in Victoria, British Columbia, 946 Meares Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3J4 – Hours of Operation & Customer Reviews. Paul metropolitan area. 5-inch girth, soon afterward (photo below). Monday, Nov. 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. Route 169 in Garrison. There are many bays on the lake to launch and fish in if it’s windy. Posts: 604. 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. Got a few crappies before then at midnight the bass turned on. 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. In about 35 hours of fishing I've mustered 2 follows (1 was a brute) in one 5 minute period. Mille Lacs Lake is Minnesota's second largest body of water at 132,000 acres. The Red Door Resort is a family-oriented vacation and fishing resort located on the north shore of the famous Lake Mille Lacs in north-central Minnesota. That is a Mille Lacs muskie. On Monday, the Minnesota DNR certified the new state record, saying the muskellunge. 0. Latest Mille Lacs Lake fishing report covering, smallmouth bass, walleye, and muskie. State record muskie caught on Monday, Nov. See one of the biggest muskies ever captured on. Monster muskie found on Mille Lacs exceeds state record By Tony Kennedy Star Tribune June 28, 2017 — 6:25am . Stove and oven. Shallow sand and weed edges can be great at this time, and will continue to hold fish for at least the coming week. Oct. Lagoona Guide Service. December 15, 2019 at 5:53 pm #1898218. Participant. matttreno@hotmail. The maximum documented length is 72. Tauchen noticed they contained feathers. Participant. 5 seconds. Don’t let the big water of Mille Lacs scare you. 8# Musky was taken by gill net today on the east side of Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. The standard formula put it at 55. MILLE LACS LAKE, Minn. Posts: 4607. The average northern pike in lake mille lakes measures at about 20 to 26 inches but larger sizes have been caught. Lee Tauchen (left) guided Ted to the trophy. com)Erik Jacobson catches a giant 55" muskie on Mille Lacs solo in the fall after trolling for only 25 se. Lagoona Guide Service uses the latest tactics and equipment to give you the best possible opportunity for the muskie of a. 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. 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. 8 ounces. Spearing season open through February 26, 2017. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. Trying to figure out how much line to buy to fill the reel. Tauchen noticed they contained feathers. The previous record was a tie for 57. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. Nolan Sprengeler landed a 55-pound, 14-ounce muskellunge on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday. The catch on Thanksgiving eve of a beastly muskie, estimated at 61 pounds by Dominic Hoyos of. In 1957, Arthur Lawton claimed to catch a 69-pound 15-ounce muskie while fishing in the St. This weeks Mille Lacs Lake fishing report covers the walleye and smallmouth bass bite from the fishing opener. He reeled in the monster on June 11th on. In 2015,. DNR fisheries biologist Steve Mero said Tuesday that the fish could be 18 or 25 years old. Not even in Canada. Posts: 6259. Dead 73" Muskie ; NFL General Discussion 2023 ; Current State – MN Deer Management ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? UAW contract…. Hoyos said he caught the fish the day before Thanksgiving on Lake Mille Lacs. Royal's largest muskie on the lake was 50 1/2 inches. They were both muskie fishermen if that tells you anything. 12 private rooms for sleeping plus a large loft area with multiple beds. Minnesota’s certified state-record muskie was caught from Lake Mille Lacs last November by angler Nolan Sprengeler. to a small Platte/Sullivan area lake. big_g. Walleyestudent Andy Cox. Mille Lacs fisheries supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources. 22 has tied the current catch-and-release state record. 3) Young Walleye not reaching maturity due to fish Covid. Inactive. , hold potential state-record muskie shortly after Sprengeler caught it around 9 p. On a particular flat calm midday on Mille Lacs, a buddy spotted a giant fish hanging off a midlake rockpile. The daily limit is 20 fish and the possession limit is 40. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. 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. Lee Tauchen (left) guided Ted to the trophy. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. December 18, 2022 at 4:11 pm #2167616. 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. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. Mille Lacs Lake Area Fishing Report 1 2. IDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Mille Lacs – – Map. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. January 14, 2019 at 12:47 pm #1825882. 25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke as a state catch-and-release record muskie. The previous record was a tie for 57. Any muskie guide recommendations? For Mille Lacs, probably too much water to cast although it can and has been done. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. August 17, 2016 at 8:34 am #1634513. Eric Bakke caught a monster muskie on Mille Lacs Lake on June 11, and it was officially certified this week by the Minnesota DNR at 58. 53 inch muskie on Mille Lacs in Minnesota on 11/02/2019.