Catch-and-release walleye fishing set to reopen on Mille Lacs
Site Staff
July 30, 2020
After a one-month shutdown, anglers can again fish for walleye on Lake Mille Lacs and use live bait, effective Saturday, Aug. 1.
Lake Mille Lacs
Mille Lacs walleye fishing set to close down for July
Staff and News Reports
June 23, 2020
With the exception of the month of July, walleye angling on the lake is catch-and-release this season. Catch-and-release walleye fishing is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, Aug. 1, and continue through Monday, Nov. 30.
Mille Lacs safe harvest for walleye unchanged
Minnesota DNR Reports
January 30, 2020
Open-water walleye regulations will need to consider this winter’s harvest and the expected conditions during spring and summer.
Fishing first ice: Red Lake vs. Mille Lacs
Site Staff
November 7, 2019
Yup, first ice is upon us, and two renowned fisheries will be busy as open water gives way to hard water. Here, Minnesota guide Brad Hawthorne with Angling Buzz talk the early season bite windows
One walleye allowed for Lake Mille Lacs winter anglers starting Dec. 1
Minnesota DNR Reports
November 4, 2019
Winter anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will enjoy a walleye harvest this winter for the fourth season in a row, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Mille Lacs walleye fishing to close Sept. 6
Minnesota DNR Reports
August 26, 2019
Anglers will not be able to target walleye when fishing on Mille Lacs, but may fish for other species and use live bait.
Study links Mille Lacs walleye decline to water clarity
Associated Press
May 13, 2019
In recent decades, Mille Lacs’ water clarity has increased, most likely due to septic system improvements around the lake and the invasion of zebra mussels, which are filter feeders that strain out microscopic algae.
Mille Lacs walleye fishing: 1 keeper in May, C&R starting in June
Minnesota DNR Reports
March 12, 2019
Mille Lacs anglers will be able to keep one walleye between 21 and 23 inches or one walleye over 28 inches May 11-31.
DNR: Mille Lacs open-water anglers to be allowed ‘some’ keeper walleyes
Minnesota DNR Reports
February 14, 2019
The DNR is considering allowing the walleye harvest during the cool-water periods in the spring and fall. But the exact number of keepers won’t be announced until mid-March.
