Lake Mille Lacs in 3-D at today's water level, about 42 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Mille Lacs today
Minnesota · 199.3 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 48°F water, level steady, near normal, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off · about 30 ft deep today
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pmsunset, moonset · wind 5 mph
Wednesday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodMuskie
Fall feed. Big baits along weed edges and breaks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Steady over 7 days. 0.5 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: . Clouds hid the lake on 3 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 4:47 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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