Looking for Good Resort/Rental for Ice Fishing

[dverbronc]

I am planning a 2-3 day ice fising trip next month on Mille Lacs. I was hoping to get some feedback on which resorts are reputable and have decent fish houses. Any bad experiences with rentals would be appreciated. Also, any opinions on sleepers?

I'm from the Willmar area and would appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

[Jitterbug]

Red Door. I haven't used them but I have heard good things.

[BradB]

In my opionion, McQuoids has the best houses and are very reputable. They are a bit more expensive, but they have fish houses that are the bee's knees.

[braves57]

Anyone ever tried Brandt's?

[18 inch Crappie]

Dverbronc, try Fishermans wharf on the east side they are under new owners that I know and they just updated all there houses. Plus they have showers and a bar with some good food. Tell them Brian sent you

[Iceman73]

I have stayed at both McQuoid's and Dickie's Portside. I would say that McQuoid's is much nicer, but as previously stated, more expensive. I am taking a trip up to the pond in January and for a 12 bunk house, Dickie's charges a little over half of what McQuoid's wanted. The big house with McQuoid's had a TV, radio, electric lights and was much newer, but I guess it depends on what you are looking for. Past experience fishing: we didn't catch much at either locale. A few small perch and a couple of northern. Buzzy's at Mac's Twin Bay was a perfect place for a good time. Good luck, hope I helped.

[Guest]

Braves57: I haved used Brandts and have been very happy. Good to deal with reasonable, and the sleeper houses I have rented were very nice with bathrooms attached. Mid-week is usually half price.

[Fatty07]

Can someone help me get a hold of Brandts. Can't seem to find them in yellow book or there web page.

Thank you

[jigginjim]

If your looking fot east side. Karpens Resort is also really nice. Nice ice houses and if you don't want to cook.

they also serve breakfast, lunch and dinners. I have stayed there many times. We can always find fish someplace. I have used the sleepers as a outpost then snowmobil to big point or gravel humps. And if your really into it your only 6 mmiles from mud flats.

[Guest]

Fatty07: Jerry Brandts phone is 320-532-3674 or web page is www.brandtsicefishing.com. Ad is in the outdoor news.

[crappie getter]

For sure check out Red Door on the north side!!! Only place I go out on the lake. Always have had good luck catching fish and also nice cozy sleepers. Check out mid week specials very cheap deals and usually the pick of the litter.

crappie getter,

[Ears]

I don't want to say anything bad about dickies, but I was not really happy with the house we rented from them. In my mind, the extra money for Mcquoids was well worth it. They both fish in the same general area.

[Iceman73]

From what I experienced, and heard from others, as things in the house break or whatever, Dickie's does not replace them. So you might be missing a rattle reel or two, and one of our lanterns didn't have a cover when we checked in. The lantern was fixed per our request, but the rattles were not replaced. We still had 15 other rattle reels, so it wasn't a huge deal, but I am sure McQuoid's would have everything working. So it's give and take, heat is my main concern, and they both had that.