-On Mille Lacs the main lake areas are accessible by ATV or Snowmobile, and there are several resorts with plowed roads to rock reefs or mud flats. We are finding big drifts and slush pockets as well; also take caution crossing pressure ridges. Mille Lacs has a special regulation for northern pike, which extends the season to March 31, 2023. Target northern pike in 6-18ft of water on points, expansive flats or bays. Target them with sucker minnows or shiners on set lines or “Deadsticks”. Also jigging a spoon tipped the head of a fathead (Lindy Quiver Spoon in metallic colors 1/8oz, War Eagle Super Spoon 1/2oz). Perch are hitting tungsten jigs with wax worms or small spoons tippled with small minnow head in bays, mudflats or rock edges in various depths. Jig aggressively on or near bottom to bring fish in and raise your lure slowly to catch them. (Make sure you read the Mille Lacs Special Regulations: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/millelacs.html)
Good luck out there! We’re looking forward to the late ice season! Have fun, stay safe and Happy Hawg Hunting!
Dustin MonsonHawg Hunterz Guide Service LLC Ph: 320-293-2442
Email: mrhawghunter@hotmail.com