REGIONS: CENTRAL CAST A LINE IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA By Chris Lawton Fishing on Lake Mille Lacs Located roughly 90 minutes north of the Twin Cities, Lake Mille Lacs is renowned for its walleye population, but anglers also seek out its trophy smallmouth bass, muskie and northern pike. Stretching as far as the eye can see, Mille Lacs is Minnesota’s second-largest inland lake and one of the few large enough for launch fishing. Whether you’re new to fishing or an avid angler, the ease and convenience of launch fishing is a real treat and something to be experienced. Mille Lacs launches can hold up to 50 people, and most offer restrooms and outdoor grills. More than 20 resorts and businesses on Mille Lacs offer launch fishing trips on the lake, with seasoned guide service captains to provide everything needed for a fun and leisurely fishing outing. Launch captains can even bait your hook and clean your fish, if requested, and their knowledge of the lake’s hot spots will put you on the best bites. So enjoy the camaraderie of hanging with your buddies or spending quality time with the family on one of many Mille Lacs fishing launches, and leave your worries (and gear) behind! Fishing from a launch boat on Mille Lacs LAKE MILLE LACS FISH Walleye : Nicknamed “The Walleye Factory,” Lake Mille Lacs offers walleye room to grow with a diverse habitat covering more than 130,000 acres. Fishing for muskie the nation, Mille Lacs gives up a lot of trophy-sized “smallies” each year. Muskie : The state-record muskie caught on a fly rod was pulled from Lake Mille Lacs in 2015. This monster of a fish measured 57 inches! Smallmouth Bass : Considered one of the best bass fisheries in Learn more about Lake Mille Lacs and plan a summer getaway in Central Minnesota! ExploreMinnesota.com/CentralGetaway SUMMER GETAWAYS IN CENTRAL 70 | EXPLORE MINNESOTA .COM
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