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Lakes near ML for Bass


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My parents bought a place on Sullivan/Platte a few years ago. I find it hard to get reports on these and other lakes in the ML area because the Big Pond seems to be all anybody in that area cares about. So my question is: Does anybody know some good bass lakes on the western side of ML? Sullivan/Platte are a mixed blessing when it comes to Bass. There aren't very many but they tend to be big. In fact, I caught a 20 plus pound five bass limit two years ago. You have to work to catch them, no doubt about it. I've also fished Shakopee which seems to be the same sort of deal with a little larger bass population and Smallies to boot. Does anyone have info for me?

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Hey pastor,
Myncle owns a trailer on platte lake there. Last year me and a few buddies stayed there and fished platte and sullivan. Caught quite a few nice bass on platte. The weeds were kind of thick though.We found the edge right out in front of the island in about 13 feet. We caught and released 10 bass that probably averaged around 3-4 pounds. It was pretty hot for a while

Good Luck

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Last year I was in a tournament on Cedar Lake on the NW end of Mille Lacs. Very clear, but good weeds and nice bass. I am not sure if there is smallmouth or not, we just caught largemouth. I'll be back, it was fun fishing. smile.gif

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Basspastor any of the lakes between Mille Lacs, Aitkin, and Brainerd are super bass lakes. I'm working my way around the lake. I have fished most of the lakes on the Aitkin side. They are all good. I have my favorites, but I'm always looking for more.
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Platte ane Sullivan do have some nice bass but there are to many small pike in these 2 lakes. I would encourge you to keep some of these small pike when ever possible. There are some good bass lakes near brainard. Hubert, Gull, Mission have got some nice bass and hubert has got smallmouth. Catch and Release these nice bass. The strigger of bass on the wall at the Nissiwa Bait show make me sick. All 6 are about 5 pounds.

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When I was a kid I remember going to a lake, where we found a whole lota smallies. I can't exactly remember the name of the lake, but I think it was Farm Island Lake. It is on the west side of ML. If anyone thinks I am mistaken feel free to to let me know. I don't want to give misinformation.

Hope this helps, TJ.

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Farm Island is on the NNW side, Round Lake, which is just North of Garrison about 2 miles, has got some really nice smallies in it. You really do not have to go too far away from Mille Lacs for some good bass fishing, don't even need to go all the way to Brainerd.
Here's my list, quite extensive, but should keep you busy this summer... smile.gif
South Long
Borden
Smith
Round
Big Pine
Bay
Nokey
Clearwater
Farm Island
Don't forget to practice catch and release on bass smile.gif
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I have fished farm island some - not alot - over several years & have never caught a smallie. have had plenty of luck w/ walleyes & largemouth, but never a smallie.

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Round lake is a secret. Shhhh! No one fishes it and there are lots of big smallies in there. There are LM bass also and they are easier to catch.
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