Lake Mille Lacs Ice Access Locations Updated February 2, 2022 — Comments from resorts, outfitters and guests.

The ice on Lake Mille Lacs now trranges in thickness between 13 and 15 inches. Many of the resorts and shelter rental operators have roads plowed and are phasing in their openings. The map is a work in progress as we get updates from operators on the lake. These folks are busy though and don't always get back to us right away, so if you know about a great spot to gain access to the ice, let us know so we can add it to the map.

The accompanying map, along with descriptions, identifies some of the more popular access points around the lake and provides the most up do date information available at the time. Please note the dates for each of the individual access point and use the phone contacts to get up to the minute reports when needed.

Terry's Boat Harbor January 30, 2022 "Ice has improved a lot on Mille Lacs. We have plowed roads to the flats. We are now allowing trucks and wheel houses out to the flats. We will be plowing more roads as the week goes on."

Beachside Resort February 1, 2022 "It was another slow weekend for most, unfortunately. We are seeing that type of report all over the lake. There is a ton of forage and the fish that are coming up are very healthy looking. Many reports of people marking fish but not able to get them to bite. Hopefully with the warm ups we will see in Feb, we will see that change."

Red Door Resort (Social Commentary) January 13, 2022; "OPEN TO WHEELHOUSE TRAFFIC STARTING FRIDAY (January 14, 2022). GOOD ACCESS TO THE MUD FLATS

The Red Door Resort will open this Friday, January 14, 2022 to vehicle and wheelhouse traffic. The access will be open to all traffic except for diesel trucks and large wheelhouses. If there is a question if your vehicle or wheelhouse will be allowed out, please call our office to discuss. No trucks with a plow will be allowed out.

The first and second break roads were in place prior to last weekend and were utilized by our seasonal members, season pass holders and rentals. This week the Ice Team opened up roads to the mud flats. Members and guests will be able to access Weimer, Bomback, Pantry and Resort Flat through our road system.

The ice is still new. It will be critically important to drive slow, 10 mph or less on the roads. Any guest caught speeding will be escorted off the lake. Please also remember that the lake has received 20 plus inches of snow so far this season; this snow is heavy and can cause flooding. Be sure to block your fish house up high. Because of the snow, a plowed slot will be required. Some slots will be pre-plowed and plow drivers will be on the lake until at least 7pm on Friday to assist." Red Door Resort, 218-678-3686

Barnacles Resort and Campground, (social commentary) 1-12-22; "Ice Update: As of today, we have roads to the sands, rockpile, bumps and east side of east flats. As of Monday, mostly 10” of ice on east flats where we measured but the area is limited with decent ice for houses. The roads have yet to be staked since we have been having to re-route them it seems on a continual basis. The weather has not been our friend with all the blowing snow due to wind. For this weekend, we again have to limit traffic. Our rentals and seasonal customers (including wheel houses) are good to go. Public traffic is limited to 4 wheelers, UTVs, snowmobiles and vehicles but no wheelhouses yet. If the situation changes, we will post a report sometime today, Friday January 14, 2022." Barnacles Resort and Campground (218) 678-3122

Agate Bay Resort January 26, 2022; "JANUARY 26, 2022
We plowed the roads that needed it. We pulled all of the bridges. We plowed all of the driveways, including ones for daily wheelhouses. Renee is out of quarantine. The restaurant is open. The world is almost back to normal. Hopefully we can just have fun now.
Fishing has been so spotty, just like the weather. You have decent fishing one day and the next day the temps are 40 degrees colder and the wind is blowing. It is supposed to be a little more stable this weekend so maybe the fish will respond." Agate Bay Resort, (320) 684-2233

Nitti's Hunter's Point Resort, January 13, 2022 Announced that despite weather related complications, have their interior road system cleaned up and ready for use this weekend. In addition, they've opened up roads into some fresh territory including to the boot, and no name flats. On Thursday, they were planning on adding a spur, adding a loop out over the mud. Nitti's Hunter's Point Resort (320) 676-3227

Lyback's Resort

Randy's Rentals

This page is a work in progress and I am certain that there are gaps in this information and that we've missed some important details. I am equally sure that your fellow anglers can count on you to let them know about them. As always, up-to-date field reports from anglers on the ice are always welcome. Let us know what you've seen on the lake so we can add the information and help our fellow anglers have a safe, fun ice fishing trip! >> Contact Jeff Sundin

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