Mille Lacs Lake

Q: What do you need to know about Mille Lacs Lake?

Mille Lacs Lake is a body of water in MN. During this time of year, fish can be found in Summer patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Northern Pike. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

Q: What is Mille Lacs Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Mille Lacs Lake is a 128166.51 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 29ft. and a clear water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Mille Lacs Lake?

Mille Lacs Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Common Carp.

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 23, 2025

Species

Smallmouth Bass

Season

Summer (Current)

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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer

Drop Shot
32
Ned Rigs
18
Tubes
9
Bladed Jigs
4
Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
4

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354

Top Species Reported for Summer

Smallmouth Bass89 Reports
Walleye8 Reports
Northern Pike2 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
Muskie1 Report

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Omnia Community Member
Silver Ambassador
6/19/25
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Technique
  Topwater Walking
- Structure
  Rock Pile
- Forage
  Cisco/Whitefish
- Water Temperature
  68°
Found a good bite on a glass calm day walking the dog over 4-10 foot reefs.
Dylan Sluis
Gold Ambassador
5/31/25
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Technique
  Bladed Jigs
- Structure
  Reef
- Forage
  Minnows
- Water Temperature
  61°
Like I say in some of my reports I either go way small or way big. And there ain’t a much more fun way to catch a 5er than a CHATTERWAGON!! I actually use the 7’10 Hvy Mod but the 7’5 is a fantastic rod for it as well. I’ll tell you right now, if you get that setup and catch a big one on it, you’ll never want to pick up a fairy wand again. Nothing like a giant absolutely locking up a 7’10 rod.
Daniel Sidle
Blue Ambassador
5/26/25
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Technique
  Ned Rigs
- Structure
  Boulders
- Water Temperature
  58°
I did 2 days on Mille Lacs over Memorial Day weekend. Lake is moving along fast. Fish were locked on beds on the west side of the lake. But most were easy to get to go. Wind really laid down both days so even deeper beds were easy to see with the naked eye. I’d give 2-3 flips with a ned rig per bed and if the fish wouldn’t take, just move on. This isn’t my favorite thing to do to the smallies but for me, it was the only successful method. Couple random fish on a hair jig but no pattern there. Keep in mind bed fishing is stressful on these fish. Those beds in 3-5ft get absolutely hammered. I had more quality fish out on the beds in 6-8 ft or more. Take a quick photo and release them to produce more trophies!

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