Mille Lacs Lake
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer (Current)
Mille Lacs Lake Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Drop Shot32
- Ned Rigs18
- Tubes9
- Bladed Jigs4
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')4
Total Fishing Reports
354
Top Species Reported for Summer
- Smallmouth Bass89 Reports
Walleye8 Reports
Northern Pike2 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
Muskie1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Topwater Walking
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Cisco/Whitefish
Water Temperature
68°
HotbaitHeddon Zara Spook Bone / 4 1/2"
Out of Stock
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
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.
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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