Mille Lacs Lake
Minnesota
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake |
| Location | Minnesota |
| License | Minnesota fishing license required — issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the venue or state agency before traveling.
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Open in Google Maps →About Mille Lacs Lake
Mille Lacs Lake is Minnesota's second-largest inland lake at 132,516 acres — roughly 18 miles by 14, averaging 27 feet deep — and one of the best-known walleye lakes in the country. Its rock reefs, gravel bars and mud flats have also turned it into a world-class trophy fishery for smallmouth bass, northern pike and muskellunge, managed under special regulations that change season to season, so check the Minnesota DNR's current Mille Lacs rules before fishing. Launch resorts, public accesses and a celebrated winter ice-house community serve the lake year-round.
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Mille Lacs Lake: frequently asked questions
Yes. Mille Lacs Lake is public water in Minnesota, open to anglers with a valid Minnesota fishing license. Access is via public ramps and shore access points; check the state fish and wildlife agency for seasons and any water-specific regulations.
The venue itself is the most reliable source for current prices, day passes and bookings: use the "Visit website" link on this page. Many Minnesota waters also post prices on their social media pages.
Mille Lacs Lake is stocked with Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Muskellunge. Stocks vary by water and season, so check with the venue or the DNR for the latest reports.
Yes, anglers fishing in Minnesota need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters like Mille Lacs Lake. Licenses are issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are typically available online. Our Minnesota fishing license guide at /us/blog/minnesota-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.
Directory data as of July 2026.
Plan your visit to Mille Lacs Lake
Check the rules, grab your license, and go fishing. Confirm access and hours with the venue or state agency before traveling.
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