Lake Miltona

Fishing and Recreation

Metal doc in water, with seats built in, with shore in the background

Lake Miltona is home to a diverse and healthy fish population — shallow flats, submerged islands, bars and shallow bays provide an ideal habitat for many species.

Anglers will enjoy the tremendous large- and small-mouth bass population, easily tempted with rattling baits and spinners. Crappie and bluegill can be caught in large numbers as the spring waters warm into the summer months. The hunt for Minnesota's famous predator fish, the Walleye, starts the second weekend in May and as the season progresses into fall, Walleye exceeding 30 inches in length are not uncommon. Stocking and conservation efforts from our local dnr and communities has created an outstanding walleye fishery in Lake Miltona. If you are a hardcore walleye hunter, then Lake Miltona is your vacation destination for that trip of a lifetime.

So whether you are on a quest for the beast or just looking to fill your stringer with eaters, Viking Bay Resort & Lodge is your destination on Lake Miltona.

The Elusive Muskellunge

The fish of 1,000 casts

Lake Miltona is also home of the elusive Muskellunge, the fish of 1,000 casts. Anglers come from all around, throwing large ominous-looking baits for hours on end in hope of witnessing one of Miltona's monsters. Many bass anglers have talked of a dark shadowy creature chasing their baits back to the boat then vanishing into the depths. Muskies spawn in April or May when water temps reach 48 to 55 degrees, and the season opens in early June.

Lake Recreation

A Great Water Playground

Lake Miltona is also a great water playground for many activities, and Viking Bay Resort & Lodge sits on a sandy stretch of shoreline referred to as the Gold Coast. The golden beach is perfect for volleyball, lounging in your favorite chair or splashing in the waves. The lake's 5,800 acres provides boaters with plenty of room for skiing, wakeboarding, tubing and jet skiing.