Overall my trip to Minnesota was a pleasant one. I fished about 6 different lakes for whatever species was there. No huge fish but the numbers were quite impressive. My day at Mille Lacs was cut short by 30 mph winds with gusts to 40. Had very limited opportunities and space because of it.
The good news was when we came back home my son and I had a 28 lb 5-fish limit in a large tournament down here. It was his birthday and he wanted to fish that for his gift. God definitely smiled on us!
Thanks again for the info. If headed south, let me know!

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These past weeks were the most amazing stretch of fishing for my son and I. This picture is from Saturday. The baby was 8.6, the daddy was 10.5. Hard to leave Florida but I’m excited for my trip.

I’ll be in your fine state tomorrow. I was hoping for some chilly weather but will gladly accept the mid-70s, especially since I’ve heard the bass have moved up! I appreciate the information shared and will post pictures. If anyone comes south, let me know and I’ll share what I know.

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Thanks again everybody. Less then 2 weeks before I get a reprieve from the Florida heat and hopefully some big smallies. Of course who knows what the weather will be like when I get up there. One year in May I was greeted to record heat (92 in Cable, Wi) and three days later a high of 53 with snow, either way I’m grateful and blessed for the trip.
I do have side imaging and charts for the lake and am open to suggestions if there’s best way to use it up there.
Lastly, I cancelled my Grand Casino reservation. I appreciate that advice.

Wow. Thanks for the good information already. When in Wisconsin I noticed the locals weren’t happy with the tribe basically raping the lakes. In Florida we have the casinos scattered about and I won’t visit them. They don’t get to harvest our lakes but they get paid ridiculous amounts of $$ per tribe member. I will heed you alls warning about the crime and look elsewhere. My reservation is refundable. I’d rather support the locals so resort recommendations are welcomed. All I need is a clean room with 2 queen beds.
I looked at the Garrison reef on my navionics chip. Looks awesome. My trip is in May. Should I target the shallower rocky areas 4′-10′ or the offshore reefs? I’m still learning the smallies but fished Lake Owen (deep and very clear) in Wisconsin multiple times. It usually takes me a day or two to determine the depth. I also noticed the bays all seem to be on the southside. Are they worth exploring?