Best month - smallmouth - Mille Lacs

[fjd]

Hi Guys,

I am trying to take advantage of the smallmouth fishing as well as the musky fishing on Mille Lacs. I know some guys look at the summer as the best smallmouth period and it certainly is better for the musky bite than the early spring.

Am I kidding myself planning a mid to late July trip for a combo trip? Can we expect the smallmouth to be on the rock reefs or do we have to look deep?

I appreciate any honest input.........

Thanks

[RumRiverRat]

October and November would be my choice.

Best Musky fishing months hands down.

Smallmouth fishing can be incredibly good too.

[Stick in Mud]

What RRR said.

[Fairchild_82]

Smallies will be deeper on the rocks during the day. So throw cranks and bang them off the bottom. When the sun begins to set, try the shallower humps. 3-5 ft. May even be able to sight fish them (if it's calm and still strong sun) They spook VERY easy. Slow approach, tube or jig n pig, maybe senko with a senk-weight.. This is all what I gained on the smallmouth from the two weekends i've gone this summer. Also had awesome Largemouth fishing in Cove bay hitting docks and surrounding weeds, or any structure within 2-4ft. In the evening, using senko. Good Luck!