Be it summer, winter or fall, you need to know the weather at Lake Mille Lacs. Here, you get the extras everybody asks for: a forecast, wind speeds, water temperature and even lake level. Click on the links at left to get the facts you need right before launch time.

Guide Services

Click on the ads at right for guides Tim Ajax, Dereke Voge, Mike Christensen, Jeff Hanson and Gene Miller.  Each has a website to explain their services and display their prowess. They are all proven Mille Lacs anglers with many years on these waters. Mention you saw their ads on Make It Mille Lacs! We highlight three launch services.  Dereke Voge out of Hunter Winfield's, Steve Tideman out of Izatys and McQuoid's.  These are proven launch operations that catch fish.

Bait Shops

There are  four fine bait shops around the lake on Mille Lacs. They’ll steer you to the fish providing bait,lures and knowledgeable folks to help make your day on the water awesome. Most also provide a current fishing report!

Meleen’s Sport Center
Hwy 169 and Hwy 27 Junction,
Onamia, MN 56359
320-532-3717                                                                                                     Features Bait, Gas, Deli and Adjoining Liquor Store with Cigar Shop

Lundeen’s Bait
Located at the intersection of Hwy 169 and East 27, Bill and his wife Kathy know the lake, the guides and can put you on fish. They also provide a bevy of services.

Tutt’s Bait and Tackle
Located NW of Garrison, providing all the key fishing amenities.

Johnson’s Portside Bait and Tackle
Located on the southeast end and convenient to launch sites with adjoining liquor store.