Fishing on Lake Mille Lacs

This time of year, anyone with a pulse is looking forward to not thinking about packing lunches or missing assignments or early mornings or anything that requires mental gymnastics. It’s the season of backpacks down and fishing rods up, right? Wrong–well, sort of. Yes, the end of the school year [...]

The ice is out, and the votes are in. This is the hap-happiest season of all on Lake Mille Lacs, and we hope you’re as excited about it as we are. If we had to guess, you’re looking forward to the warm sun, the evening bonfires, the picnic lunches, and [...]

Mille Lacs Lake Summer 2025 Fishing Regulations Released March 13, 2025 Today the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) released the 2025 summer open water fishing regulations for Mille Lacs Lake walleye.  Walleye regulations are relaxed and anglers will have the opportunity to be able to keep two walleye per [...]

Mille Lacs Lake Perch Limited REduced March 10, 2025 Today the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) announced that starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11th, and lasting through Sunday, November 30, 2025, the limit for perch on Mille Lacs Lake will be reduced from 20 fish to 5 fish per angler [...]

You can step inside virtual fitting rooms to see how those jeans you’ve been eyeing will fit, interact with apps that show how Velvet Ruby lipgloss complements your complexion, and visually try out that sofa in your living room before you buy it. Well, The Red Door Resort is getting [...]

We’ve all heard the idiom, “There are plenty of fish in the sea.” It’s usually used to encourage and remind someone not to worry, assuring them that there are plenty of suitable matches out there. Here at The Red Door Resort, when we hear the word “fish” our ears automatically [...]

“My name is John, and I have a problem.” While some people collect stamps or accumulate antiques, Captain John Wersal, the preferred fishing guide at The Red Door Resort, is a fishing enthusiast with a boat (and shed…and maybe basement?) full of lures, gear technology, bobbers, and more. And he [...]

Mille Lacs Lake Summer 2024 Fishing Regulations Released March 13, 2024 Today the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) released the 2024 summer open water fishing regulations for Mille Lacs Lake walleye. Though anglers will have to throw back all walleye catches for most of the summer, the walleye bite [...]

Sure, you know Lake Mille Lacs is beautiful and you’ve heard the fishing is great, but is that enough for the ultimate Minnesota lake vacation? We don’t think so. Good thing a Mille Lacs lake vacation at The Red Door Resort offers so much more!

2023 Open Water Angling Competitions The open water season is now underway and for those anglers looking to participate in some competitive fishing, there are a number of tournaments on Mille Lacs Lake to choose from.  The following open water tournaments are registered with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources [...]

Smallmouth bass fishing on Lake Mille Lacs is a great choice. Mille Lacs was on BassMaster’s Best Bass Lakes: Central list for both 2022 and 2021.  But every angler knows, it’s not just about being at the “right” body of water.  Here are some tips to ensure you have the best opportunity for catching those smallies!

Mille Lacs Lake Summer 2023 Fishing Regulations Released March 2, 2023 Today the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) released the 2023 summer open water fishing regulations for Mille Lacs Lake walleye.  We at the Red Door Resort are looking forward to the open water season and very excited that [...]