Big fish?

I know this is an open question, but I have spent many days on mille lacs so far this year..and the biggest fish I’ve seen in my boat is 23. I have had a few friends that have gotten an occassional 25 or 26 out there, but usually by this time of year and water temps I have seen at least a few more big fish to the boat. I have caught alot of fish this year, but surprisingly alot of 18-21. Is it a forage issue again for the big females this year? I know that a few that we have kept have spit up several 3 inch perch in the livewell. What do you guys think that know and fish the lake alot more than me? Don’t get me wrong…compared to last year, I will take the fish we ARE catching. Just wanting to get some opinions.

We have a 25″ and 27″ in my boat. That is usual for my boat at this point in the season. I am suprised that there are not more 21-14 inch fish.

You need to think outside the box! GET THE NET!!

I’ve only been on the lake two days, both have been much better fishing than the last couple of years, I’ve never caught a fish over the 28″ limit on Mille Lacs but this year have 2 at 27″ or a little over. It looks to me that all in all this is going to be a great year for Mille Lacs.