Mille Lacs Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 2, 2025

Species

Smallmouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

351 Fishing Reports

2048 Followers

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Fishing Reports (351)
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Mille Lacs Lake Overview

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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring

Ned Rigs
31
Hard Jerkbaits
25
Finesse Hair Jigs
22
Drop Shot
16
Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)
15

Total Fishing Reports

351

Top Species Reported for Spring

Smallmouth Bass135 Reports
Walleye16 Reports
Largemouth Bass3 Reports
Northern Pike2 Reports

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Fishing Reports

351 Reports on Mille Lacs Lake

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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!
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
5/25/25
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Technique
  Underspins
- Structure
  Rock Pile
- Water Temperature
  65°
Water warmed up quickly, fish more active moving back to spawning areas. Some fish back on beds.