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2023 Open Water Angling Competitions The open water season is now underway and for those anglers looking to participate in some competitive …

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!

When adventure calls us off-site, we know just where to go - Minnesota State Parks! In fact, just a half hour drive from our location on Lake Mille Lacs you will find two of our favorite parks: Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Father Hennepin State Park. Opportunity for family-friendly hiking, swimming, beautiful views and fascinating Minnesota history.

When adventure calls us off-site, we know just where to go - Minnesota State Parks! In fact, just a half hour drive from our location on Lake Mille Lacs you will find two of our favorite parks: Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Father Hennepin State Park. Opportunity for family-friendly hiking, swimming, beautiful views and fascinating Minnesota history.

Everybody focuses on finding the perfect place to stay, fun activities to do while you are there, and planning out travel. But what about making sure you have a few places to grab a bite to eat in between? Well, we have you covered for your trip to northern Minnesota with our top 5 picks for restaurants on Lake Mille Lacs to try out while you are here!

Mille Lacs Lake Summer 2023 Fishing Regulations Released March 2, 2023 Today the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) released the 2023 …

If you are thinking about planning a late winter ice fishing vacation, you will want to keep ice thickness safety at the forefront of your planning. Much like the weather, ice conditions ebb and flow with the ever changing temperatures throughout the state. Nobody wants to be a headliner in the local news featuring broken ice and a fishing trip gone south, so we have a few helpful pointers to stay safe on Lake Mille Lacs.

Access Open for the Last weekend of Ice Fishing The Red Door Resort ice roads continue to be open to full traffic …

All winter long, Lake Mille Lacs turns into frozen landscape speckled with ice houses and anglers stay up all night long to get their fill of catches. When it comes to overnight ice fishing trips, Lake Mille Lacs is the place to be! So, to answer the question of, “Does Lake Mille Lacs have night bite?” Absolutely!

Ice Roads Open to Full Traffic with Good Access to the Mud Flats The Red Door Resort ice roads continue to be …

Beautiful Ice Roads to the Mud Flats The Red Door Resort ice roads are in good shape and open to full traffic …

It may sound odd and most are probably wondering how a state can have seasonal roads, but when Lake Mille Lacs freezes over, ice roads become a main form of transit for anglers.

Grab your fishing rod for excellent catches on Mille Lacs Lake

Top Tips for Smallmouth Fishing on Lake Mille Lacs

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!

Gorgeous views, relaxing moments at Lake Mille Lacs

Plan a Trip to Lake Mille Lacs: Vacation Tips

When adventure calls us off-site, we know just where to go –
Minnesota State Parks!
In fact, just a half hour drive from our location on Lake Mille Lacs you will find two of our favorite parks: Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Father Hennepin State Park.
Opportunity for family-friendly hiking, swimming, beautiful views and fascinating Minnesota history.

Adventure Calls: Explore Minnesota State Parks Near Lake Mille Lacs

When adventure calls us off-site, we know just where to go –
Minnesota State Parks!
In fact, just a half hour drive from our location on Lake Mille Lacs you will find two of our favorite parks: Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Father Hennepin State Park.
Opportunity for family-friendly hiking, swimming, beautiful views and fascinating Minnesota history.

Restaurants on lake mille lacs

Top 5 BEST Restaurants on Lake Mille Lacs

Everybody focuses on finding the perfect place to stay, fun activities to do while you are there, and planning out travel. But what about making sure you have a few places to grab a bite to eat in between? Well, we have you covered for your trip to northern Minnesota with our top 5 picks for restaurants on Lake Mille Lacs to try out while you are here!

Ice thickness safety

Ice Thickness Safety for Late Season Ice Fishing on Lake Mille Lacs

If you are thinking about planning a late winter ice fishing vacation, you will want to keep ice thickness safety at the forefront of your planning. Much like the weather, ice conditions ebb and flow with the ever changing temperatures throughout the state. Nobody wants to be a headliner in the local news featuring broken ice and a fishing trip gone south, so we have a few helpful pointers to stay safe on Lake Mille Lacs.

The Red Door Resort Sunset

Mille Lacs Ice Report 2/23/2023

Access Open for the Last weekend of Ice Fishing The Red Door Resort ice roads continue to be open to full traffic for the weekend

Overnight Ice fishing trips

Overnight Ice Fishing Trips – Does Lake Mille Lacs Have Night Bite?

All winter long, Lake Mille Lacs turns into frozen landscape speckled with ice houses and anglers stay up all night long to get their fill of catches. When it comes to overnight ice fishing trips, Lake Mille Lacs is the place to be! So, to answer the question of, “Does Lake Mille Lacs have night bite?” Absolutely!

The Red Door Resort Ice Roads

Mille Lacs Ice Report 2/9/2023

Ice Roads Open to Full Traffic with Good Access to the Mud Flats The Red Door Resort ice roads continue to be open to full

New Mille Lacs ice roads to Barnacle Flat and the Bumps

Mille Lacs Ice Report 2/1/2023

Beautiful Ice Roads to the Mud Flats The Red Door Resort ice roads are in good shape and open to full traffic for the weekend

Ice roads

How Do They Make Lake Mille Lacs Ice Roads?

It may sound odd and most are probably wondering how a state can have seasonal roads, but when Lake Mille Lacs freezes over, ice roads become a main form of transit for anglers.

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