Guide To Fishing At Mille Lacs Lake

AKA: Mille Lacs

For year-round vacationing and great fishing, Mille Lacs Lake is an ideal destination. Come for a few days of fishing for bass, crappie, walleye, sunfish, perch, bowfin, muskie and pike, or bring the family for an extended stay.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

There are plenty of campgrounds and lodging scattered around this 132,000-acre lake, in the northeast part of the state, at Garrison. Explore over 80 miles of shoreline while fishing, hiking and enjoying the great outdoors. There more than a half-dozen boat launch ramps and several marinas. Rental boats are available at numerous locations during the warmer season. Choose from a wide variety of cuisines at multiple restaurants located all around the lake. Plenty of markets, convenience stores and shopping areas are located at, or close by, the lake. Fishing tackle, bait and supplies are also easily available in the area. Areas for fishing from the bank are plentiful at public access areas, campgrounds and parks. Kayaks, canoes, car-toppers, pleasure boats, pontoons and all types of fishing boats provide access to great fishing here at Mille Lacs.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, bowfin, muskie and northern pike at Lake Mille Lacs in Minnesota.

Primary fish species residing in Mille Lacs Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Mille Lacs Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
320 676-8834

Terry's Boat Harbor
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
320 692-4430

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Cedar Creek Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off State Route 47, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Cove Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off State Highway 27, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

Father Hennepin State Park East Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off County Road 34, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Father Hennepin State Park West Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off County Road 34, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Garrison North Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off State Highway 169, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Garrison Pike Point Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off State Highway 169, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Isla Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off State Route 47, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Malmo Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off 222nd Lane, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

North Garrison Bay Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off State Highway 169, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Shah-bush-kung Bay Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off County Road 35, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Wahkon Veteran's park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Main Street, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Wealthwood Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off State Route 18, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.