This Overhead Picture Of Lake Mille Lacs Captured An Incredible Sight

This Overhead Picture Of Lake Mille Lacs Captured An Incredible Sight

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It's a destination no matter the time of year, people drive from all around to see just how massive it is, as well as to see if they can hook a Northern or Walleye. I'm talking about Lake Mille Lacs, and a winter picture that was taken back in February is now starting to make the rounds online, for what it captured high above the lake!

The picture was taken back in February as the lake was getting ready to host an ice fishing tournament, and what the camera was able to catch is pretty cool to see.

Duck, Duck, Fish! Mille Lacs Lake, located in central Minnesota, is a renowned destination for ice fishing enthusiasts during the winter months. The vast, frozen expanse becomes a hub of activity that is patterned with ice fishing roads and shacks. On February 22, 2025, the lake was the site of the “Fishing for Ducks” ice fishing tournament, a fundraiser for Ducks Unlimited.

Just two days before, Landsat 9 captured the unique layout of this event as planners and recreationists were preparing for the festivities. Several near-parallel paths served as the parking area, and a remarkably large duck head formed the boundary for the contest. 

It's a giant duck head, shoveled into the snow that was sitting on top of the ice, as the lake was set to host the Fishing for Ducks Ice Fishing Tournament. How cool is this picture?

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By the way, there is a website that has various pictures of Lake Mille Lacs from high above, and it's fun to see how the ice roads grow out from the shore like veins.

You can see some of those photos, by heading here. 

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