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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. 

It looks like Spring is finally here! Weather up at the Red Door has been in the mid 50’s this week reaching …

This pic is of the last house being pulled from the ice.  Easily the most challenging year we have ever had with …

The season is coming to an end rapidly and we will celebrate next Saturday evening at our customer appreciation event which begins …

Hard to believe that ice season ends in just two weeks!  Wow, how the season flies when your having fun!  To celebrate …

We continued pulling houses today with all houses up to 20′ in length and of reasonable weight.   Any larger or heavier …

Pulling continued today as we pulled many larger 18 and 20′ houses.   Pulled today were houses 147, 188, 118, 79, 195, …

Due to the hard work of our ice team, we managed to get a number of houses out today.  The houses pulled …

Walleye will remain closed until August 11th when it will reopen until labor day.    Bass fishing reports have been good to …

The bite on the north end is amazing.   Bassmaster magazine just ranked Mille Lacs #1 in the Nation! Multiple walleye and …

WOW!!!  CHECK OUT THE HUGE FISH!!  Here are a number of pics from Tim who frequents the Red Door Resort on Lake Mille …

Walleye bite remains excellent with many of our guests having the “fishing experience of their lives”.   Smallmouth Bass seems to have …

It was one of the most beautiful openers that we can remember.    The weather was in the mid seventies and the …

Things to do in mille lacs

Make a Splash on the Lake: Top 4 Things to do in Mille Lacs

Summertime is the best time to stay at a Minnesota lake resort and discover all of the different things to do in Mille Lacs. There are endless things to do in MN, but we’re here to share the most exciting activities that will have you making a splash on Lake Mille Lacs!

Minnesota fish

What Minnesota Fish are in Lake Mille Lacs?

Lake Mille Lacs has an array of species and offers incredible fishing opportunities for all levels of anglers. Ever wonder what kind of Minnesota fish you’ll pull out of Mille Lacs? Well, let’s dive into some of the most popular catches!

Mille Lacs

All About Fishing on Lake Mille Lacs

With 137,516 square acres of surface area and a wide variety of underwater habitats, Mille Lacs is home to a plethora of exciting fish that anglers can’t wait to reel in every year.

best fishing vacations in the US

Best Fishing Vacations in the US: Lake Mille Lacs

One destination that you will find the perfect combination of family outings and the best fishing vacations in the US is on Lake Mille Lacs. Located in Northern Minnesota, this lake is a popular destination for families and anglers alike.

Minnesota lake resorts

Open Water Fishing is Back: Minnesota Lake Resorts

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.

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When is Ice Out on Mille Lacs? Transitioning to Open Water Fishing in MN

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?

Red Door Resort Ice Highways

Mille Lacs Ice Report 2/24/2022

The Red Door Access is Open to Full Traffic for the Final Walleye WEekend Following the snowstorm from Monday and Tuesday, which dropped 15-20 inches

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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