Lake Mille Lacs Minnesota Fishing Report
5-15-08
Success was mixed on Saturday's walleye opener at Mille Lacs - while some folks limited-out on "keepers", others struggled to catch even a few. The common thread for most of the successful folks was that they were all in shallow (12 feet or less) water. Shiners were the top bait (jigging, rigging), followed closely by modestly-sized leeches (bobber fishing). A few were caught trolling crankbaits during the overnight too. Surface temperatures remain in the middle 40's. Starting Monday (5-12-08) the night ban went into effect on Mille Lacs - No one may fish for any species or possess fishing gear on the lake from 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. starting at 10 p.m. on May 12 and ending at 12:01 a.m. on June 9.
We didn't see one spot stand out much better than any other so far this week - the north end, Vineland Bay, and Big Point all kicked out some fish... I think these are each worth another look over the next few days.
Remember, you can fish Mille Lacs "'round the clock" for the opener... the night ban doesn't go into effect until 10PM on May 12th. No one may fish for any species or possess fishing gear on the lake from 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. starting at 10 p.m. on May 12 and ending at 12:01 a.m. on June 9.
The 2008 Mille Lacs regs read as follows:
Walleye: Release immediately all walleye 18.0" through 28.0". Possession limit is 4, with only one over 28.0".
Northern Pike: Release immediately all from 24.0" through 36.0". Possession limit is 3, only 1 over 36.0". No spearing.
Smallmouth bass: Release immediately all less than 21.0". Possession limit is 1.
Tullibee (Northern Cisco): Possession limit is 10.
Muskellunge: Release immediately all less than 48.0". Possession limit is 1.
Other species: Follow statewide regulations.
No Culling.
Night closure: No one may fish for any species or possess fishing gear on the lake from 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. starting at 10 p.m. May 12 and ending at 12:01 a.m. June 9.
Bill Lundeen
Lundeen's Tackle Castle
38752 Twilight Road
Onamia, MN 56359
320-532-3416
lundeens@lundeens.com
www.lundeens.com