
One keeper walleye, 21 to 23 inches, allowed on Mille Lacs this winter
DNR focuses the harvest on mature female fish, which are in abundance in the lake, and hence the new slot, the agency says.

DNR focuses the harvest on mature female fish, which are in abundance in the lake, and hence the new slot, the agency says.
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The water temperature is in the mid 40-degree range so look for muskies to start moving onto the rocks and chasing tullibees. Smallmouth bass action has slowed, but trolling crankbaits

Use electronics to scan steep breaks to locate baitfish and predators, then make sure to follow them as they switch depths during changing light conditions.

Fish measured 43-1/2 inches and was caught by a member of the Women Anglers of Minnesota.
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Fishing activity has been limited, mainly due to poor weather conditions. Once the winds calm, walleyes should be an easy catch with crankbaits on the shallow- to mid-depth rocks, especially
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Muskie anglers are trolling the north-end sand breaks and casting bucktails on the east-side rocks with some success. Jigs and plastics are producing smallmouth bass and walleyes on the 5-

Two Minnesotans and, in all, four from the Great Lakes region lead the way.
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The mid-depth rocks continue to provide steady walleye and smallmouth bass action. The evening crankbait bite for walleyes continues to improve on the shallow rocks and shorelines as well. You’ll

With water temps dropping, crappies are munching on minnows. Use your electronics to locate schools of suspended slabs, then find what triggers bites.
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