Mille Lacs Lake
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Mille Lacs Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Drop Shot32
- Ned Rigs19
- Tubes9
- Bladed Jigs4
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')4
Smallmouth Bass95 Reports
Walleye9 Reports
Northern Pike2 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
Muskie1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Hover/Mid-Strolling
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
68°
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7/27/25
Species
Walleye
Season
Summer
Technique
Bobbers
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Water Temperature
72°
It was a tough bite but did ok with a bobber and leech. Also caught one on a drop shot and a worm
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Fish were hard to come by but managed to grab a few nice ones fishing rock offshore. Swim jigs fished slowly, bouncing off the rock worked best. Could not get a fish to bite the drop shot or a ned rig.
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