Mille Lacs

Planning a trip there in 2020. Whens the best time to go to catch monster smallies?

The day the season opens. They haven't seen a lure for a few months.

When does it open?

Probably May 9th this year. Don't know for sure.

Season opens May 9th. You can catch giants all year on Mille lacs but obviously your pre-spawners and fall fish are going to give you the best chance at some absolute giants that are easier to find. If I were coming from out of state to fish I’d come anywhere between May 25 and June 20. Or if you’re looking to do a fall trip I’d do sometime in the first 3 weeks of October.

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Originally Posted by Cooker11

Season opens May 9th. You can catch giants all year on Mille lacs but obviously your pre-spawners and fall fish are going to give you the best chance at some absolute giants that are easier to find. If I were coming from out of state to fish I’d come anywhere between May 25 and June 20. Or if you’re looking to do a fall trip I’d do sometime in the first 3 weeks of October.

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this is spot on.

Agree with Cooker, unfortunately not the nicest weather. Last week of May & First week of June typical have a nice mix of high spawn activity and good weather.

Kind of depends on your definition of Monster smallie. The times late out are best shot at 6lb+

Anytime is a good time to catch 4lbrs, specifically end of May into early June.