The circle needed to be smaller to hold the bucket. I took a couple of trips out this week on Tues and Wed. Mille Lacs' recent history backs its potential as a record producer. 40 & 0. That is a Mille Lacs muskie. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified the state catch-and-release record muskie, a 58. Instead, it reviewed presentations on diets of the various fish in the lake and current muskie regulations, because there. I thought 6 years out of them was pretty good. Stocking efforts have dropped off almost entirely for this. Walleye fishing is holding it's own, with daytime fish coming on. , broke the record for the longest muskie in Minnesota. To mix it up, I run a jointed bait like a jointed Legend Perch Bait. Posts: 2936. 5-inch girth, soon afterward. 22 weighed a whopping 55 pounds, 14 ounces. Although, there was no stocking at all from 2000 to 2003. Usually spend 4-5 days a week up there all season long. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. The state record 54-pound, 56-inch muskie does not seem so distant now. Sprengeler’s fish measured 57. (FOX 9) – Good news for anglers on Mille Lacs Lake this summer: The Minnesota DNR has loosened regulations for walleye fishing this summer, including leaving fishing open for the entire season. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. 1999-2005: MDNR biologists document reports of tagged fish that are caught, harvested, or. Posts: 401. I held off on my prediction waiting to see if the sun today or any wind may have dissolved it into open water once again. What a lunker local guides predict the next State record will come out of Mille Lacs. Size and numbers are both on a grand scale in October, with the full moon producing arguably the best week of fishing all year. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the tiger muskie is the biggest on record. Walleye-seekers on Lake Mille Lacs will be granted a one-fish bag limit throughout the summer under expanded harvest opportunities made possible by an improving walleye population, the. Otherwise, 10″ Jakes work great too. Posts: 24. Beginning Monday, May 15, a night fishing closure takes effect and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be 6 a. Any suggestions would be so appreciated!John is also excited for the upcoming muskie and trophy northern pike trips and provides a quick summary of current conditions in his video below. The Mississippi River is great Muskie water these days north to south, my Spey casting teacher landed a 50" on a 7 wt switch swinging streamers in the metro. April 12, 2023 at 3:17 pm #2195447. Posts: 1294. The daily limit is 20 fish and the possession limit is 40. Located just 85 miles north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. 2023/2024 NHL/WILD Offseason-Season-Postseason Thread ; Christmas ; Electric jacks ; pop up ; 2023 Live From The Tree ;Illinois. The same is true for muskies, but you don’t need to be an expert to figure out the prime muskie real estate on Lake Mille Lacs because much of the fishing is concentrated in the lake’s bays. Fall smallmouth fishing on Mille Lacs can be absolutely incredible. 8 ounces in November. The DNR on Thursday said licensed anglers will be allowed to harvest. Participant. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. Water was 73 deg. May 13, 2023 at 3:52 pm #2202411. The 132,000-acre Lake Mille Lacs is known for producing trophy muskies: The Minnesota catch-and-release state record, a 58. Paul, A day of Mille Lacs fishing is just over an hour away! Bass, Walleye, and Musky populations all offering legendary days make Mille Lacs a multi-species fishing vacation destination. 612-619-5690. Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Report 7/11/2023. Posts: 73. May 24, 2007 at 12:29 am #574378. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. 25 inches, with both fish caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021. The Minnesota Department of Natural. Last week we had a decent cold. December 18, 2022 at 4:11 pm #2167616. by Brewer ; How is the. Message Subject: Mille Lacs: 50"Fever: Posted 9/22/2022 11:33 AM (#1012058) Subject: Mille Lacs: Posts: 24: I may. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. This morning when I woke it was dead calm and the lake was iced over. Baby Mallard: Posted 8/24/2008 4:40 PM (#333106 - in reply to #333105). Large in-line spinners and slow moving topwaters are always top choices for night bites. 2 cents. March 22, 2018 at 3:17 pm #1761754. October 31, 2022 4:11 PM Eric Bakke of Princeton, Minn. I get about five hours with my remote and it’s dead. Officially, the state-record muskie was landed in 1957 on Lake. A 38" and a 46". Topics include how to find and catch fish on Mille Lacs Lake right now. ”This fish was caught on Mille Lacs Lake during the 2014 Professional Musky Tournament Trail Qualifier. Mille Lacs muskie would best state record by nearly two pounds. Mn Muskie Tournament Trail Qualifier – Metro Area Lakes, MN June 9, 2007. The man behind the catch, Brad. to 10 p. On Mille Lacs? Nope, if there ever was such a place…I’d certainly know about it. Mille Lacs Aitkin 128,226 I Pike Bay Cass 4,751 N Miltona Douglas 5,724 I Shoepack Lake 299 N Minnetonka Hennepin 14,730 I Spider Itasca 1,392 SP. 22, in his words, “To chase the queen. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Report for Late July Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Muskie This weeks Mille Lacs fishing report covers the current fishing conditions for smallmouth bass, walleye, and musky. That puts the fish between 59 and 62 pounds. You can also target some monster bluegills and slab crappies in the shallow bays of this massive body of water, measuring 207 square miles and over 132,000 acres. August 14, 2021 at 3:54 pm #2054655. Tales of giants like this being caught, or seen, have seemingly increased over the past few years. In 1957, Arthur Lawton claimed to catch a 69-pound 15-ounce muskie while fishing in the St. 45). Muskie Lures. It took until Tuesday for Sprengeler to get the fish weighed on a certified scale, which he was able to do at a UPS store in Golden Valley. The fish will put a bend in your rod with an attitude that won’t quit! Mille Lacs Lake has been a destination walleye lake for many years, and the fishing is just as good as it ever. Mille lacs Muskie. lindyrig79. Many anglers believe the next state-record muskie will be caught here. Mille lacs this week? Beaver Bait Beavers ; 2023 Wolves ; Cool sunset ; Is IDO hard to connect? LiveScope models ; Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Public land hunters ; Free Chest Freezer (needs work) Go Pack Go! Twins Hot Stove 2024 ; Anyone still fishing? Someone Has to Do It: Ice PredictionsHe stated that, in an effort to revitalize the walleye fishery on Mille Lacs he believes that opening spearing on the lake " makes sense". 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. 22. Fall (mid September- ice up) Fall Mille Lacs walleyes, can provide some of the best fishing of the season. DNR fisheries biologist Steve Mero said Tuesday that the fish could be 18 or 25 years old. 1. m. 1 Classified Ads - Wheel chair, Transfer chair and Walker Free ; 17 General Discussion Forum - Black Friday Cyber Monday 2023 ;Happy Hunting Musky Nut Guide service Derek "Duck" Johnson DUCK Posted 7/21/2003 10:27 AM (#76398 - in reply to #76243) Subject: RE: MILLE LACS REPORTMy biggest musky to date was caught late September on the inside edge of weeds. my post has the "rules" for documentation and acceptance. That’s because the dead muskie’s right pelvic fin appears clipped in the Gilberts’ photo, he said. That’s right folks. 25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. Javier Serna. Photo from Muskie Guide, Steve Scepaniak who received it from a client of his. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. Until I owned a Ranger I would probably have agreed with the comment. (credit: Mille Lacs Band. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. g. However, more recently established fisheries in Lake Hopatcong, Mercer Lake and Mountain Lake are coming on strong. Route 169 in Garrison. Participant. This. June 1, 2023 at 4:20 pm #2206148. posted by Denny O on August 16, 2016 at 11:09 am. The ice was 22 inches. Would of liked to of ran to a few different areas to see what was biting but was kinda limited by having my small boat up there. Over the years Steve’s clients have caught over 1,500 Pike over 40 inches and over 2,000 muskies over 45 inches in length. And two of the five muskies were 55 inches! Here is a 51-1/2-inch muskie caught by Ted Takasaki on the rock reefs of Mille Lacs in August. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. Mille Lacs fishing. Surprisingly, Prince’s Bait did not have any shiners. 22 that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. “I’ve been fishing Mille Lacs Lake since I was about 9-years-old,” he said. Mille Lacs is known to harbor muskies of astronomical proportions. Tauchen noticed they contained feathers. 5-inch girth, soon afterward (photo below). — You hear it all the time about Mille Lacs: if you go there in November before the water turns to ice, the fish gods reward you with big walleyes. Posts: 53 Location: Elk River,MN: I've fished the past 3 weekends up at Mille Lacs and have had rough results. Mille Lacs is known as a big muskie fishery. 42099 State Highway 47. January 27, 2017 at 12:08 pm #1669153. The muskellunge he caught on Nov. Participant. 73" Muskie washed up on the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the new record Monday afternoon. DNR fisheries biologist Steve Mero said Tuesday that the fish could be 18 or 25 years old. last Monday, Nov. Report includes photos, video, and in depth advice on what’s. For muskies, the world records for length and weight are held by two different fish. Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will have two potential opportunities for harvest during the 2022 open water season. The previous Minnesota record of 54 pounds was set in 1957 on. Sep 10, 2021. The most productive muskie waters have been the Delaware River, Greenwood Lake, Monksville Reservoir and Echo Lake Reservoir. What happened to Mille Lacs muskies? To put things in perspective, from 1993 to 2019, there were 36,000 fingerlings stocked total for all of those 26 years. 27, 2006. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. December 16, 2022 at 6:08 pm #2167225. On a particular flat calm midday on Mille Lacs, a buddy spotted a giant fish hanging off a midlake rockpile. Location: Elk River,MN. Yes, there are some truly giant muskies in Mille Lacs… there’s no doubt in my mind that the MN state record is swimming there right now. 22 catch of a 55-pound, 14. Above: Benjamin Knutson caught the longest muskie, 56. Isle, MN. Yikes!Just got done with 3 1/2 days on the pond and only a few lazy follows for us. Willing to meet within 30 miles or so of La Crosse. The state began sporadically stocking Mille Lacs — a massive central Minnesota lake of some 132,500 acres — in 1969, providing a beastly alternative to its famed walleye. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day. 3/5 musky lodge, isle. Starting on Thursday, Dec. Participant. lindyrig79. Dutchboy, Sorry I didn’t see your post here until now. @fishlagoona. slowjig59. Mine is new and looks like that, Ultera 24 volt linked into the humminbirds and the very same remote. Lake Mille Lacs may be famous for its walleye fishing, but as Robert Hawkins found out this week, it also holds at least one mammoth 57-inch muskie. big_g. Participant. We didn’t have anything happen. Possessed of a boyish devil-may-care attitude, Miller, 65, guides from the. No where near 73, but if I remember it would have broken the world record by a couple inches. Nolan. Hoyos said he caught the fish the day before Thanksgiving on Lake Mille Lacs. Stove and oven. And then add the overall resistance and at times outrage that muskies were. MMT Qualifier – Mille Lacs Lake, MN August 19, 2006. Posts: 9238. I say 4/28 is official ice out. Also, 73% of fish 45-49 inches long. Attachments: EB37527E-0A02-4428-AE40-560FF7FB1B84-scaled. Even though it’s not a natural muskie lake, they seem to like the expanse of Lake Mille Lacs’ 132,500 acres. Weighing 55 pounds, 14. May 13, 2023 at 4:23 am #2202364. Burbot (Eelpout): All burbot must be immediately released. 25-inch fish as the largest catch-and-release muskie in Minnesota’s history. // November 24, 2021. 22 while out on Mille Lacs Lake with friends Kevin Kray (at right) and Zack Skoglund, the Minnesota DNR said. jpeg. (KNSI) – A Princeton man’s muskie is officially a new record. The state record came out of lake Calhoun in Minneapolis for a while 38lbs and something. Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council. Shallow reefs and rocky edges once again become the hot spots and techniques such as rigging minnows, and. The boat had a bait bucket in it when I purchased it. I would like to put 0. Posts: 53. Posts: 172. Burbot (Eelpout): All burbot must be immediately released. Forums | Calendars | Albums | Quotes | Language | Blogs: Search | Statistics | User Listing: You are logged in as a guest. Nov. From Monday, May 15, 2023 through Wednesday, November 30, 2022, night closures will be in effect on Mille Lacs. December 26, 2013 at 6:26 pm #1374317. According to the agency, the 58 1/4-inch-long fish was caught on June 11, 2022, on Mille Lacs Lake. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's official: A muskie caught in Lake Mille Lacs in November is a new state record. The Circle had been modified to fit the bucket that was there. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified Eric Bakke’s 58. Thinking of chasing some big pike and/or muskie a little more. 8-ounce muskellunge in icy water at Mille Lacs Lake. I Just replaced them this year and stuck with the Northerns. Subject: Re: Mille lacs: Posts: 670 Location: Otsego, MN: Put in Saturday at Cove Bay and the DNR was stocking the lake. Minnesota’s certified state-record muskie was caught from Lake Mille Lacs last November by angler Nolan Sprengeler. 2 bunks. Many resorts having cabins sold of as condo type shared access. The previous record was a tie for 57. Retired for seven years and a Mille Lacs muskie guide for 20, Miller is both an angling innovator and outright character. m. Posts: 4607. Night Closures : While Pike and muskie fishing is allowed overnight, night closures – from 10pm to 6am and – are in effect for other species on Mille Lacs. The winter angling season is open through March 26, 2017. From Monday, May 15, 2023 through Wednesday, November 30, 2022, night closures will be in effect on Mille Lacs. Thury recently caught a 53-incher on Mille Lacs, while other guides, such as Paul Hartman, Kevin Cochran, and Jerry Sondag, have also become converts. Any tips anyone willing to share about the area id be grateful. That tells me 2 things. Search for: Search. to 10 p. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs the night of Nov. Marcum LX3 for sale. I’m sure there will be an article about it pretty soon, as the DNR just certified it as the new record holder. Mud flats have areas of softer/harder bottoms and even rock piles have different size rock. Mille lacs this week? Dead 73" Muskie ; Opinions Needed: Ford Explorer – Yes or No? Walleyes on Tip Ups; Burbot; dinner; 27″ walleye; Latest from the community. Having just completed three public meetings across the state, the DNR. posted by lindyrig79 on March 2, 2023 at 3:18 pm. For one, there’s the lake, Mille Lacs in north-central. Current Mille Lacs Lake water temps are mid 50's in the bays, and upper 40's to lower 50's on the main lake. Whatever you are after with your Mille Lacs Fishing Guide you will find there is no shortage of fishing spots and offers anglers multi species opportunities which include Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskies, Jumbo Perch, and. Asking $200. April 11, 2023 at 9:20 pm #2195213. One of the mammoths left droppings behind in the boat. 6 a. Croix’s customer service lately? I recently ordered some rods and received half my order with the other half being listed as backordered. Hawkins, a Minnesota transplant who came from. Last week we had a decent cold front push through bringing with it a stiff northwest wind. Paul. Located on Lake Mille Lacs, 'Musky Lodge' is the premier luxury destination for a variety of groups. The monster muskie has not yet been verified as a state record by the IGFA, but it stands to beat the current state record of 54 pounds, which was set in 1957 on Lake Winnibigoshish. Mille Lacs means "thousand lakes" in. (320) 676-9972 (Phone) View Website. 8 ounces on Lake Mille Lacs on Monday and weighed on a certified scale at a UPS Store, providing the capstone to a evening of drama following years of pursuit leading up to a few. IDO » Community » Forums » Fishing Forums » Minnesota Lakes & Rivers » Mille Lacs Lake » Favorite Musky Lures. Posts: 26. Let's be realistic Frank, it was. The world record muskie is currently living in Minnesota’s mille lacs lake —or so biologists think. Muskie Lodge is located in sunset bay on Mille Lacs Lake and is a great destination for a large group or corporate events with the flexibility to accommodate a wide variety of groups. On November 25, 2020, Knutson, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, caught two 50-pound muskies from giant Mille Lacs Lake, each of which flirted with Minnesota’s state records. The team, from the Mille Lacs Band DNR Fishery Department, boated the fish, measured it and snapped photos, and then released it. Well yes when compared to most other lakes choked full of hammer handles,. Posts: 121. One difference between the two casinos is that the Grand Casino Mille Lacs is also home to a poker room, so it might make for a better destination if Texas Hold ‘Em is more your. , hold potential state-record muskie shortly after Sprengeler caught it around 9 p. Mn Muskie Tournament Trail Qualifier – Mille Lacs Lake, MN August 18, 2007. According to Borovsky’s data in 2006 alone, the DNR creel census reported there were 80 muskies harvested that had an average of an astonishing 36 pounds each. Though I spend 99% of my time on the water fihing for eyes, I, for an occasional change of pace, also like to hunt. The Mille Lacs misconception is you need to go to the middle of the lake to catch fish. 2) Aliens abducting the Walleye. This week we've experienced a heat wave, as well as the trailing end of major bug hatches and beginning of some small algae blooms. However, there are regulations and fishing seasons in place, so make sure to check the local fishing guidelines before you cast your line. January 12, 2005 at 4:33 pm #1286699. ”. Thanks: muskyhunter47: Posted 6/30/2015 7:56 AM (#774441 - in. I just learned that Phil’s Myr Mar will be closing the bar/restaurant in a couple weeks for good. . — A Minnesota man rushing to sneak in a final fishing expedition before the freeze on one of the state’s largest lakes has officially broken a 64-year-old state record. Putting together some rods and just wondering if you guys. Hawkins caught the ginormous 57 inch muskie while fly fishing on Mille Lacs Lake last week. If You're looking for a daytime walleye bite, I recommend fishing the edges of the mud flats in 28'-30'. Hit the S/E corner, Weeds/Rocks/Trolled, Day/Night and NaDa. The skin mount of the fish is still displayed Moccasin Bar in Hayward, Wisconsin. It has a great North Woods cabin feel with 5-star quality and space for family reunions, gatherings, and more! The vacation rental features 9 bedrooms, a guest suite, a huge loft, 2 added sleeping spaces, 6 bathrooms, a sauna, and a snack bar. Mille Fiori Spa, Spa & Wellness center in Victoria, British Columbia, 946 Meares Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3J4 – Hours of Operation & Customer Reviews. Mille Lacs is one of the best Muskie lakes in Minnesota. We fished The Tundra, The Graveyard, Wahkon Bay, and Vineland Bay. Record-breaker: Gary Gilbert, 55, of Becker, was en route to a favorite walleye spot on Mille Lacs on June 17 when he came upon a record 59½-inch muskie that was dead. Participant. Message Subject: DNR shocks giant at Mille Lacs: Yep: Posted 5/18/2019 1:21 PM (#937583). And, though Minnesota’s temperatures range from triple digits to sub-zero, fishing is in commision all year round! When the summer sun is shining, rent a fishing boat or set sail on a. October 22, 2020 at 9:58 am. Muskies on mille lacs????? micah-witham. for all. The goal is to catch a muskie in the 50-pound class, a memorable fish that would make freezing fingers and iced-up rod guides worth the effort. Central Mn. Life Cycle: 1 The eggs move from an infected heron’s mouth into the water while the heron is catching fish. 22 on Mille Lacs. West side of the City of Isle on Main Street (Hwy 27) Get Directions. Larry Dahlberg of Taylors Falls, a die-hard. A lower walleye harvest this winter and an improving walleye population are combining to allow this year’s more liberal regulations. A place for owners to discuss issues, modifications, performance, and the pride of ownership of their Alumacraft boat. Areas near structure and cover are ideal habitat for muskies. Lee Tauchen (left) guided Ted to the trophy. ” “Historically, big tullibee die-offs occurred on Mille Lacs every 10 years or so, and then the populations would rebound. According to the agency, the 58 1/4-inch-long fish was caught on June 11, 2022, on Mille Lacs Lake. Beginning Monday, May 15, the night fishing closure takes effect, and fishing hours on Mille Lacs Lake will be. The first day Robert Hawkins fished on Mille Lacs Lake, the only fish he caught was a 57-inch muskie, landed on a fly rod - a possible world record. com)Erik Jacobson catches a giant 55" muskie on Mille Lacs solo in the fall after trolling for only 25 se. Bassmaster recently rated central Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs as the nation’s “No. The catch on Thanksgiving eve of a beastly muskie, estimated at 61 pounds by Dominic Hoyos of. This is a private group. 6 at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle for a status report on Mille Lacs fish and fishing. 8 ounces. Participant. It is in the Nelson River drainage basin and is the source of the Seine. 1982-1987: MDNR stocks Wisconsin-source fish in many waters, including Mille Lacs during 1984-1987, as Leech Lake fish grow and mature in broodstock lakes. 5 inches of night fishin’ goodness!Jason “Musky Breath” Hamernick is a very well known name in the muskie circles in general — and especially around Mille Lacs — where he is, shall we say, pretty much legendary. 651-769-3142. Posts: 4505. Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs. , broke the record for the longest muskie in Minnesota. 48 pounds. 25 inches, which was caught in Hayward, Wisconsin in 1949. com - The #1 source in all of muskie fishing. 25, he finally landed his first, a 56½ inch, 51-pound monster with a girth of 27 inches. Garrison MN-Mille Lacs. Mille lacs Lake is managed as a low density trophy muskie population. state of Minnesota. He snagged a 58 1/4 inch muskie in June on Mille Lacs. Caught a couple dozen of them and one walleye in the next few hours. Else just get 16-17′ and enjoy. Winter anglers on Mille Lacs Lake can enjoy a walleye harvest opportunity for the seventh season in a row. An exception to this rule — a blue-black specimen — was caught in Mille Lacs Lake in 2015. These conditions. Royal's largest muskie on the lake was 50 1/2 inches. Posts: 604. The spring and summer fun on Lake Mille Lacs include group fishing launches, golf, beach days, and guided fishing adventures. The first day Robert Hawkins fished on Lake Mille Lacs, the only fish he caught was a 57-inch muskie, landed on a fly rod — a possible world record. It has a great North Woods cabin feel with 5-star quality and space for family reunions, gatherings, and more! The vacation rental features 9 bedrooms, a guest suite, a huge loft, 2 added sleeping spaces, 6 bathrooms, a sauna, and a snack bar. Posted 8/24/2006 12:31 PM (#206399 - in reply to #206348) Subject: RE: 50" WI Muskie in Mille Lacs Tour- Brood Stock?Absolutely a rare fish now from a state that is mostly choked full of hammer handles. The camera itself will have it’s own cell card, either At&T or Verizon network so it can send the photos. The biggest was a female 54. Walleye is the Minnesota state fish, it’s always been all about the walleye in Minnesota and Mille Lacs legend and lore has always claimed the lake to be the “Walleye Capitol”. Lagoona Guide Service is a fully equipped ice fishing outfitter serving Mille Lacs Lake. by Roger Cormier. MINNEAPOLIS (AP/WCCO) — A Minnesota man rushing to sneak in a final fishing expedition before the freeze on one of the state's largest lakes appears to have. State-licensed anglers will have the opportunity to harvest a walleye 21-23 inches in length or greater than 28 inches throughout the 2023 open water season on Mille Lacs Lake. 48; 8 months, 1 week ago. 5 seconds (performance bulletin: 6. Participant. 39. . Nolan Sprengeler, of Plymouth, landed a muskie on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night that tipped the scales at 55 pounds, 14. 10, 1949. Not to hijack your thread but what do people think a reasonable price is for an 8 hour guide trip for 2 guys walleye fishing. 22, Nolan Sprengeler went on the last fishing trip of this season with friends Kevin Kray and. Bakke was fishing on June 11 on Mille Lacs Lake with fishing partner Jon Blood and caught the huge fish while trolling with a footlong muskie lure. The gravel/mud transition is probably the most popular transition that people target. to a small Platte/Sullivan area lake. Nolan. Snowmobiles, heated portable fish houses, and all necessary fishing and safety equipment are provided. Photo by Jon Blood; Measuring a monster. This is for good reason, muskies eat! If you are a muskie angler who is not fishing well into the night, you are missing out. 25, he finally landed his first, a 56½ inch, 51-pound monster with a girth of 27 inches. All involve showing up second (or third or fourth) on a community spot, waiting for the pack to clear out, then going in and catching a fish or two. On opening weekend, fishing will be allowed 24 hours a day.