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    Mille Lacs

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

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

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    When does it open?

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

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Cooker11 View Post
    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.
    this is spot on.

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    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.