lake in Minnesota, USA
Minnesota's second-largest inland lake is world famous for walleye and trophy smallmouth bass, with muskellunge, northern pike and jumbo perch on its wind-swept mud flats and rock reefs. It is an intensive management lake: regulations may change during the year and are posted at public accesses and mndnr.gov/millelacslake. Located in central Minnesota, about 100 miles north of the Twin Cities (Aitkin, Crow Wing and Mille Lacs counties).
Mille Lacs Lake is a lake in Minnesota, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Mille Lacs Lake can target species including Burbot, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Mille Lacs Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Mille Lacs Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Mille Lacs Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Mille Lacs Lake:
Anglers at Mille Lacs Lake can target species including Burbot, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Mille Lacs Lake before you cast a line.
Mille Lacs Lake is a lake in Minnesota, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.