The Red Door

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Lake Mille Lacs

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Not only do we update you on the latest fishing and ice reports, we also feature events and happenings all around Lake Mille Lacs and our resort. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media to get notified when a new post is made. 

Minnesota fishing regulations can change annually, so it’s vital to check in before each season to make sure you are up to date. Fishing laws have been around for decades and have a very important role in maintaining the ecological state of our environment.

Days are finally getting longer and the ice is almost gone, so it’s time to gear up for another season of open water fishing on Lake Mille Lacs! We finally made it through the winter and Minnesota lake resorts have pulled in the ice houses and are tuning up the boats once more.

We all know that the weather in Minnesota doesn’t always know exactly what it’s doing, so the transition from ice to open water fishing isn’t always a solid line in the sand. Mother Nature sometimes decides to drag things out to make us wait just a bit longer. So, when is ice out on Mille Lacs?

Mille Lacs Lake Summer 2022 Fishing Regulations Released March 29, 2022 Today the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) released the 2022 …

In the great state of Minnesota, there’s usually no shortage of snow during the winter months and so it’s the perfect place to hop on a snowmobile and hit the trails around the Mille Lacs area.

Mille Lacs Walleye Fishing Reopens and Night Closure Relaxes Fall has arrived.  Summer guests have departed, the morning air is brisk and …

Discover a hunting experience that will have you looking forward to fall every year when you head to Mille Lacs this autumn.

If you haven’t experienced fall in Minnesota, take a trip to The Red Door Resort for incredible views and fun fall activities in Minnesota that the entire family will love. From colorful hikes to fall fishing, there is no limit to the opportunities that await!

Fifteen Day Walleye Pause on Mille Lacs Summer is off to a great start and fishing on the north side of Lake …

The Bite is Good. Mille Lacs Fishing Regulations are Changing Our team at the Red Door Resort hopes you had a wonderful …

A Beautiful FISHING OPENER WEEKEND on Mille Lacs Lake The weather was beautiful – especially compared to the snow last year – …

Get away from it all with an unforgettable excursion to Lake Mille Lacs in Minnesota with us at The Red Door Resort and discover the plethora of family fun available in one convenient location.

Minnesota fishing

The Best Minnesota Fishing Trip for Couples

If ice fishing is your favorite way to get out of the house and have fun together, Lake Mille Lacs has an incredible experience waiting for you at The Red Door Resort. Hit the ice and drop your lines for a fun fishing experience that is perfect for your next Minnesota fishing couples getaway!

Truck and Wheelhouse travelling onto Mille Lacs Lake

Wheelhouse Weekend Reservations

Reserve Your Mille Lacs Weekend Wheelhouse Spot Here In order to provide a great experience for members, season pass holders and guests, The Red Door

Ice Highways on Mille Lacs Lake

Mille Lacs Ice Report 1/18/2023

Access is Open to Reserved Public Vehicle and Wheelhouse Traffic The Red Door Resort access will open to 30 public wheelhouses for the weekend of

Mille Lacs Lake Ice Roads

Mille Lacs Ice Report 1/12/2023

Access Continues to be Open to Walkout, Snowmobile, ATV and Side by Side Traffic The Red Door Resort access will continue to be open to

Ice Bridge on Mille Lacs Lake

Mille Lacs Ice Report 1/5/2023

Access Open to Walkout, Snowmobile, ATV and Side by Side Traffic Public ice traffic at The Red Door Resort this weekend will remain limited to

Mille Lacs Lake Ice Break

Mille Lacs Ice Incident 12/31/2022

Resort Contractor Truck Through the Ice The afternoon of Saturday, December 31st one of the contractors at The Red Door Resort got distracted and drove

The Red Door Resort Ice Landscape

Mille Lacs Ice Report 12/28/2022

The North Side of Mille Lacs is Almost Ready for Vehicle Traffic The Red Door Resort access continues to be open to walk-out, snowmobile, ATV

Mille Lacs Lake Ice Access

Mille Lacs Ice Report 12/22/2022

The Red Door Resort Access is Open to Walk Out, ATV, Snowmobile and Side by Side Traffic For Christmas weekend, The Red Door Resort Access

Drilling Ice Fishing Holes on Lake Mille Lacs

Mille Lacs Ice Report 12/15/2022

The Red Door Resort Access Is Open To Walkout, Snowmobile and ATV Traffic The Red Door Resort access is open to walk out, snowmobile and

Snow Profile on Frozen Mille Lacs Lake

Mille Lacs Ice Report 12/14/2022

Dense Snowfall and More Expected Tomorrow Due to the impending winter storm, The Red Door Resort access will open again to walkout traffic, snowmobiles and

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Summer Activities at the Red Door Resort
two kids tubing behind boat on Lake Mille Lacs while staying at Red Door Resort
group of people playing basketball at summer family resort on Lake Mille Lacs
A Cruise Water Pontoon drives past a pine tree covered island at sunset.

Activities at Red Door

The Red Door Resort offers a number of activities at or near the resort. Our swimming beach has a sandy lake bottom that stretches out from shore. Activities available at the main resort include a playground, basketball, and gaga ball pit.

Mille Lacs Lake features a world renowned fishery and is also great for recreational use, including swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, wind surfing, kayaking and canoeing. Off the lake there are walking, hiking and snowmobiling opportunities; many of the trails wind through hundreds of acres of beautiful state land and are accessible year round. The area around the resort has a high concentration of sugar maples, which means that, in the fall, the area has some of the most vibrant colors in the state.

The resort is only minutes away from excellent hunting land, state parks, and golf courses. Further afield, you can access the Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Brainerd International Raceway, Paul Bunyan Land, Wealthwood Rod and Gun Club, and the Mille Lacs Indian Museum.

A family enjoys icees on a sandy beach at The Red Door Resort of Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota.
A mom and her kids eat smores around a campfire at The Red Door Resort.
Women standing in a boat holding a large fish on Lake Mille Lacs
Family Resort at North Shore of Minnesota