Lake Mille Lacs Minnesota Fishing Report
8-30-10
Strong northwest winds greeted the Mille Lacs anglers during the full moon phase earlier this week - while the August moon isn't necessarily the most popular among the "full moon fans", it brought out a mix of trollers and bobber-folk to try their luck. The bobber/leech bite was actually a little better in the evenings and shortly after dark, while the deepwater trollers did better during the daylight hours... go figure. The deep water is still better than the shallow overall, but like anything there are exceptions. Look at the Big Gravel, Curly's Flat and Matton Flat while you're out this weekend. The smallmouth are still hitting in 5-8 feet near the shallow rock reefs. Dark colored tubes are working the best. Muskie action on the north end is spotty, but when it's on, it's been good! Most of these fish are still "weed-oriented".
The surface temperature is 72 degrees.
Yes, we still have leeches!
The DNR has announced that effective 7-15-2010 the release slot on Mille Lacs will be changed to "20-28 inch release".
Bill Lundeen
Lundeen's Tackle Castle
38752 Twilight Road
Onamia, MN 56359
320-532-3416
lundeens@lundeens.com
www.lundeens.com