The Mud Flats continue to kick out fish for this fisherman! After having a few on and off trips out to the mud, I finally got back on track today! It took alittle running around and few holes drilled….but I was able to put a few fish on the ice today.
This first pic was my big fish today. It bit around 2pm and measured around 25-26 inches. I had changed to red treble hooks on my jigging spoons, which I think has been a factor. I fished around 4-5 different flats today before I found active fish again. This afternoon my neighbor Jeff S. and I fished on the break of a flat in 25 fow. He and I limited out between 4pm and 5:30pm this evening.
Our slots were all 15-17 inches. I also managed to catch another big pout! Man I have caught some nice pout this past week! The hot color has been a 1/4 oz. yellow glow jigging spoon now rigged with a red treble.
The lake is still healing after last weeks break up along shore. The mild temperatures have been great to fish out in, but does’nt freeze up the cracks and or make much ice. The ice depth out on the mud has been around 14 inches. Agate Bay, Hunters, and Liberty still have their lake roads closed to vehicles. Fishers on the Northwest corner has their access open yet. If you are planning a trip to Mille Lacs. Do call ahead and check with your resort on the most up to date report. Make plans and bring the ATV or sled and get in on the great fishing we are currently experiencing!!!!
Bobber, you are killing me man
I would give 2 fingers and a toe just to get on some big eyes right now. You are definitely on a roll 
Keep on ’em. If I can’t catch any I at least will get to see some nice pics 
I agree with AmWatson, keep those good reports and pics a comin.
Jack..
Bob, how is it again, that you talked Kathy into moving up there ? I want to get started on Pam.
g
Bob, is there standing water or slush on top of the ice?
Awesome report Bobber…thanks for the detailed info.
BOB,
I found this site before ice on. I live in the city and have been reading your posts and seeing the awesome pictures has been great! Thanks for taking the time for those not so fortunate to live on the pond we are greatful! Keep them coming…….
Welcome to IDA City Slicker
DITTO, Welcome to the club City Slicker
. Yes the Pond, what a great place to be 
Welcome aboard City Slicker. I am sure you will like it here.
WELCOME JAY……….Boys it looks like we have another Muskie Hunter joining us and you know we can never have enough of us around…..can we
Welcome Bud
Our trip today, did’nt put out the numbers that Tuesday did. We did manage a few eaters and one dandy fish caught on a tip-up midday!!!
Oohh the madness
Another dandy walleye 
I wonder if I can get there and back in a day 
Hello, This site is very informative. Glad to have seen it. Your fishing reports and pics of the fish are awesome. Everybody seems to be so friendly about thier fishing experiences.
Hope I can learn to catch fish like the ones I have seen here.
Welcome Muskygator! Come to the upcoming Mille Lacs “Get Together” and make some friends for life!
Bring your GPS, and we’ll copy all of Bobber’s coordinates!
Click here for info. Mille Lacs GTG
starts jan 20th – jan 22nd. headquartered out of hunters point resort, on the east side of mille lacs, 8 miles north of isle, or 5 miles south of malmo. welcome to ida.
big g
Can I bring my own fish house? Myself and 3 others (3 IDA’s) are planning a trip up to the lake that weekend. We planned on going out of Hunter’s anyways. Sounds like a fun weekend.
Can I bring my own fish house? Myself and 3 others (3 IDA’s) are planning a trip up to the lake that weekend. We planned on going out of Hunter’s anyways. Sounds like a fun weekend.
Thats great! lars_msu you can for sure come to the GTG. We currently have around 30-40 folks in rental houses out of Hunters.
Look forward to meeting you!
Make sure you tell Hunters Point that you are there for the In-depthangling GTG.
I need info like lars. If a guy comes up what do we need to know about the rules. Portable shacks need a permit or license. How about 4 wheelers , need a flag or a special license. I know a person needs a Mn. fishing lic., I understand th “05” lic. will still be good then.Please give us all the details for nice day on the ice . Don’t want to wind up with a ticket or in jail.
portables need license, $10. Four wheelers, just be sure your registered, in Iowa in presume. Snowmobiles do need trail stickers, if on marked trails. No flags needed.
g
Is that $10 for an ice shelter sticker a resident or nonresident price? I usually have my brother pick one up as a MN resident, its cheaper.
2005 MILLE LACS LAKE FISHING REGULATIONS
Walleye: Limit of 4.
May 14-July 14 – Release immediately all walleyes 20″ through 28″;
July 15-November 30 – Release immediately all walleyes 22″ through 28″;
December 1-February 20 – Release immediately all walleyes 20″ through 28″.
One fish over 28″ may be kept.
No one may fish for any species or possess fishing gear on the lake from 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. starting at 10 p.m. on May 16th and ending at 12:01 a.m. on June 13th. Closed to winter spearing for all species. Anglers may not possess walleye fillets while on the lake. Open Season May 14, 2005 – February 19, 2006.
Northern: Limit of 3. All Northern measuring between 24″ and 36″ must be immediately returned to the water. Open Season May 14, 2005 – February 19, 2006.
Smallmouth Bass: 1 fish limit. Release immediately all less than 21.0″. Open Season May 28, 2005 – February 19, 2006. (No harvest of smallmouth bass is allowed from September 12, 2005 through the end of the season. All smallmouth bass taken during this period must be immediately returned to the water.)
Perch: 20 fish daily limit and 40 fish possession limit. Continuous Open Season.
Muskellunge: 1 fish limit. Minimum size limit is 40″. Open Season June 4, 2005 – February 19, 2006.
Other Species: Follow statewide regulations.
NOTICE: Regulations may change. Contact us, a local resort, bait shop or call the DNR at 1-888-646-6367 for current regulation information.
Future Fishing Opener Dates: 2006 – May 13th; 2007 – May 12
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
You can buy a Minnesota fishing license from county auditors or their agents, including resorts, bait and tackle outlets, outfitters, some service stations and convenience stores, and other businesses. You must appear in person before the agent, with the exception that a husband or wife may appear alone to purchase a combination license.
A sports license includes fishing and small game hunting.
Price does NOT include any additional fees charged for issuing the license.
RESIDENT LICENSES
Angling, Individual (age 16 and older)
Angling, Combination (husband and wife)
Angling, Individual 24 Hour
Sports, Individual
Sports, Combination (husband and wife)
Fish House or Dark House
$17.00
25.00
8.50
29.50
38.50
11.50
NONRESIDENT LICENSES
Angling, Individual
Angling, Family (husband, wife, and
children under age 16)
Angling, Individual 7 Day
Angling, Individual 24 Hour
Angling, Individual 72 Hour
Angling, Husband and Wife 14 Day
Fish House (portable only)
Fish House (portable only) 7 Day $34.00
46.00
24.00
8.50
20.00
35.00
33.00
19.00
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
1998 Minnesota Fishing Regulations
Central Region 3
P.O. Box 138
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 828-2550