Fishing conditions for Mille Lacs Lake
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is morning
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Now, July 11
12:11 AM
humidity
89%uv index
0lowcloud cover
2%visibility
24kmmoon rise
01:23AMmoon
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Mille Lacs Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Mille Lacs Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (2 PM peak), Tuesday (2 PM peak), and Wednesday (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Mille Lacs Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 63°F (17°C) . Sunrise today: 05:33 AM, sunset: 09:06 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 6.7 mph (3 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 1:23 AM and moonset at 5:42 PM.
About this spot
Fishing info
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Experience
The spot boasts a variety of fish, including muskellunge, northern pike, and smallmouth bass, with infrastructure like boat ramps and picnic areas enhancing the experience. Winds from 4 to 12 mph may pose challenges for open water fishing. The area accommodates both bank fishing and fly fishing, meeting diverse fishing preferences.
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Tips
Spinning setups with 15lb braid and 10lb fluorocarbon leaders are effective near rocky areas. Gusts exceeding 12 mph in early months can compromise small boats or kayaks. Cooler waters during the ice season are promising for walleye and other species.
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Fishing seasons
Temperatures peak between June and August in the 70s°F, ideal for most fishing activities. January and February can see temperatures drop below 15°F, affecting fishing due to ice and cold. Precipitation is generally low year-round, offering dry conditions.
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Mille Lacs Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Mille Lacs Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (2 PM peak), Tuesday (2 PM peak), and Wednesday (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Mille Lacs Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 63°F (17°C) . Sunrise today: 05:33 AM, sunset: 09:06 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 6.7 mph (3 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 1:23 AM and moonset at 5:42 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Mille Lacs Lake is a 132,000-acre natural lake in east-central Minnesota, one of the most famous and productive walleye lakes in North America, known throughout the Midwest and beyond for trophy-size walleye and exceptional fishing. The lake is co-managed between Minnesota DNR and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe under a complex treaty rights agreement that governs tribal and non-tribal fishing. Spot Features: Mille Lacs Lake is a 132,000-acre natural lake in Aitkin, Crow Wing, and Mille Lacs counties, Minnesota, one of the largest walleye lakes in the nation, featuring diverse structure of rocky shoals, sandy flats, and deep basins. Walleye by trolling and jigging at dawn and dusk over the famous Mille Lacs shoals, smallmouth bass over rocky structure, largemouth in the weedy shallows. Seasonality: Walleye are the primary sport fish at Mille Lacs Lake, with peak fishing in spring during the spawning period and in fall when fish feed aggressively. Smallmouth bass are most aggressive in summer over the rocky shoals. Largemouth bass peak in spring during spawning. Mille Lacs is co-managed by the State of Minnesota and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe with separate tribal fishing rights.
