Mille Lacs Lake Smallmouth Bass Fishing By: Keenan Wind, Windy Fishing Guide Service, USCG Licensed Captain Wow, what a whirlwind of a season it has been so far. Between the astronomical amount of bait in this system, and the astronomical weather fluctuations that we are having, it has been interesting! So what is going on […]
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Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Report Author: Keenan Wind, Windy Fishing Guide Service Minnesota Fishing opener kicked off the season with one of the hottest openers I have seen. The weather was beautiful, and the bite was pretty stellar! That cold front rolled through about a week after and really put a damper on things. The
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Why get a new boat? I have been guiding out of my 2011 1725 Lund Pro Guide on Mille Lacs Lake for the last 5 years (Pictured on the right). I love my Pro Guide, but I have wanted a boat that would improve client comfort, space, as well as the capability on a big
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Mille Lacs Lake Smallmouth Bass Mille Lacs Lake has quickly established itself as a world-class smallmouth bass fishing destination. The lake offers a phenomenal population of fish that maintain the action, while also providing opportunity at a once in a lifetime trophy! As a local, as well as an experienced Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Guide,
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Water temps vary throughout the entirety of the lake. I have seen anywhere from upper 50s, to upper 60s throughout the lake. After a month of being on the water, I am under the impression that the lake is incredibly healthy, and has a great population of both smallmouth and walleye. Smallmouth: We are seeing
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What does a later spring mean on Mille Lacs? As we near the end of April, and it seems as though spring has just begun, preparations are in full swing at the Windy Fishing Headquarters. I am busy with boat repairs and gear preparation. The photo attached above is of Mille Lacs lake on the
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Nestled deep in the frozen tundra that is Minnesota in the winter, are very few areas that don’t freeze. These areas that don’t freeze can be gold mines. Many anglers seek solace in what little water remains soft, whether it is targeting smallmouth, trout, walleye, I think breaking out any long rod is a win.
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Hello all! I wanted to do a quick introductory post. I am Keenan Wind, owner of Windy Fishing Guide Service, and unless otherwise stated I will be the author of this blog. I am a graduate from the University of Minnesota Morris, with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. The blog will contain fishing reports, tips
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