Every Boat Ramp on Mille Lacs Lake

About Mille Lacs Lake

Mille Lacs Lake is Minnesota's premier walleye factory and one of the top walleye fishing destinations in the world. Spanning over 132,000 acres in central Minnesota, this massive body of water consistently produces trophy-class walleye that draw anglers from across the country. The lake's gravel reefs, mud flats, and rock bars create ideal walleye habitat, and its fertile waters support an incredible forage base of tullibee and yellow perch.

Beyond walleye, Mille Lacs offers outstanding fishing for northern pike, smallmouth bass, and musky. The lake is well-known for its prolific yellow perch population, making it a favorite for ice fishing during Minnesota's long winters. Launch ramps and full-service marinas are located in communities around the lake, and a thriving guide service industry helps visiting anglers find fish year-round.

The towns of Garrison, Isle, Onamia, and Wahkon ring the shoreline and provide lodging, bait shops, restaurants, and other amenities. Mille Lacs is easily accessible from the Twin Cities via US Highway 169, making it one of the most-visited fishing lakes in the state.

Nearest towns: Garrison, Isle, Onamia, Wahkon