Mille Lacs Lake
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Mille Lacs Lake Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Ned Rigs31
- Hard Jerkbaits26
- Finesse Hair Jigs22
- Drop Shot17
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)15
Total Fishing Reports
353
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Smallmouth Bass137 Reports
Walleye16 Reports
Largemouth Bass3 Reports
Northern Pike2 Reports
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Reef
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
61°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
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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5/25/25
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
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.
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