Mille Lacs Lake
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Season
Mille Lacs Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Ned Rigs29
- Hard Jerkbaits24
- Finesse Hair Jigs22
- Drop Shot15
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)14
Smallmouth Bass126 Reports
Walleye14 Reports
Largemouth Bass3 Reports
Northern Pike1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Reef
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
53°
Species
Walleye
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Trolling 0-9'
Structure
Reef
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
57°
We trolled at 1mph on the shallow reefs and they were really active at midnight
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
55°
Fish were pushing shallow. Transition areas of bigger rock/boulders next to sand in 2-6ft of water. Jerkbaits, paddle tails swimbaits, and hair jigs were the ticket.
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