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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!

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!

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.

Summertime in Minnesota is the time for making a splash and posting up at your favorite Mille Lacs camping resorts. Though there are many different reasons to make Lake Mille Lacs your summer vacation destination, we picked our top 3 reasons to head to one of the most beautiful areas of Minnesota.

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 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 …

The Red Door Resort just wrapped our best ice fishing season ever! If you missed us this year, it’s never too early …

The Red Door Access is Open to Full Traffic for the Final Walleye WEekend Following the snowstorm from Monday and Tuesday, which …

Access is Open to Full Traffic. Weather Anticipated to be Rough. The Red Door Resort Roads are currently open to full traffic.  …

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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.

Ice out on Mille lacs

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

Hardwater Fishing Out of the Red Door Resort

Mille Lacs Ice Report 2/17/2022

Access is Open to Full Traffic. Weather Anticipated to be Rough. The Red Door Resort Roads are currently open to full traffic.  The access will

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