YBC - Mille Lacs Lake
Now at Garrison Marina
320-356-0858 | at Garrison Marina
10404 US-169, Garrison, MN 56450
Your Boat Club - Mille Lacs
612-208-1800 | GARRISON MARINA
10404 US-169, Garrison, MN 56450
Services: Boat Club Memberships, Boat Rentals, Seasonal Slip Rentals
Welcome to YBC – Mille Lacs! Mille Lacs is a large-yet-shallow lake is located just 20 minutes from Brainerd and roughly 80 miles north of the Twin Cities. This 132,516 acre lake covers a total of 207 square miles and is Minnesota’s second-largest inland lake. Mille Lacs provides a quick opening for a fun weekend getaway and is sure to be the memory-making destination you’re looking for.
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Parking: Available on site at Garrison Marina
Check-In: Please check in at the blue and white YBC office building located to the right side of the Garrison Marina building.
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Popular fishing includes: Walleye, Muskie, Northern Pike, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass & More.
According to the Minnesota DNR webpage,
According to the DNR, “Mille Lacs Lake is best known for its phenomenal Walleye catch rates but also offers several other trophy fishing opportunities. During the winter, venture out on the lake for a fast-paced walleye bite, catch a few tullibee or fish for some trophy northern pike. During the summer, you may hook into a trophy smallmouth bass, muskellunge or northern pike.”
Bait: Garrison Sports Bait & Tackle | 9737 US 169 Garrison, MN 56450
For more on Minnesota fishing regulations, you can visit the MN DNR link here.
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DINING + DRINKS
Harbor Inn
JJ’s Birdnest
OTHER ACTIVITIES
There are some other great outdoor recreation activities in addition to boating while you’re here, including two awesome state parks: Father Hennepin State Park and Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, two popular trail and hike destinations. -
Tubing: Allowed for members and renters.
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Ice: Ice for sale.
Gas: Gas is available to the public.
Rental and member boat reservations will come with a full tank of gas. This is separate from the boat rental cost and you will be charged for the fuel you use on your trip upon your return.
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Boating rules & regulations vary per state. Click here to find out more about rules & regs in your state.
“We've been a member for the last two years and only have wonderful things to say. The boats are perfect, the staff is fantastic, the booking system is super easy to use and the locations are exactly where you want to be. We'll be members for life.”
— Lisa N., 5 Year Member