From our harbor you have direct access to some of the most productive water on the lake. Mille Lacs has vast, diverse waters and well-defined structures — from sandy breaks to mud flats right outside of our access — that offer prime fishing conditions year-round.

Yes. Our harbor on the north shore is naturally protected, which is a real advantage on a lake the size of Mille Lacs — storms can come up fast and the harbor gives your boat a safe place to ride them out.

Harbor passes are included with all overnight lodging, so there is no fee for overnight guests to launch their boat. We want to make it easy to get on and off the water — no friction between your truck and the lake. Slips are not included with overnight lodging and all slips require reservations. The cost is $30.00 per night and slips can be booked online or by contacting the office.

Yes — guests can reserve a harbor slip for $30.00 per night. All slips are reserved and can be booked online or by calling the office. The harbor is protected, which gives most boats a safe spot regardless of wind direction.

The Resort does not sell bait on site. The closest bait shops are Garrison Sports in Garrison or Sue’s Bait in Malmo. Either bait shop is a 10-15 minute drive from the resort. Most of our angler guests stop in on the way up.

We rent pontoons for guests who want to get out on the water. The quickest way to book one is to click the ‘BOOK NOW’ button on our website.

Mille Lacs has specific walleye regulations that change year to year, including possession limits and slot sizes set by the Minnesota DNR. For the most current rules — including any in-season changes — check the Minnesota DNR website at mndnr.gov before your trip.

It depends on what you're after. Walleye fishing kicks off with the Minnesota fishing opener in mid-May and stays strong through June. Smallmouth bass is excellent from late May through October, with peak action in June and again in the fall. Muskie season heats up in summer and fall. Honestly, there isn't a bad time to be on Mille Lacs between opener and ice-up. Different months just favor different species.

Mille Lacs is one of the best-known fisheries in the Midwest. The lake holds walleye (what most anglers come for), smallmouth bass (Mille Lacs is consistently ranked among the top smallmouth lakes in the country), northern pike, muskie, perch, tullibee, and some panfish. Smallmouth fishing has gotten especially strong in recent years, and the lake regularly produces trophy-class fish for both species.