lake trout

The Lewie Rig in action….Jigging for Lake Trout

September 8, 2011

Some people enjoy navigating the 100+ turns on the river to get to Clearwater Lake. I do. However, I have to admit that I prefer low water conditions. When that is the case, as it was this summer, Vermilion Bay Lodge is the only lodge with boats on the end of a 20 minute portage. [...]

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Eagle Lake Ice Out Update

April 27, 2011

The progression of the Eagle Lake ice out continues.  As it melts back from shore and turns black one can only speculate what will eventually cause it to leave.  A slow melt with warming temperatures?  A quick demise with strong winds or rain?  Your guess is as good as mine! What happens after the Eagle [...]

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Early Spring Fishing

April 22, 2011

Exceptional Early Spring Fishing With the beginning of May on the horizon, it isn’t too early to begin thinking about early spring fishing. This year the walleye season opens on May 21 which, considering the pace of ice-out on Eagle Lake, is probably a good thing.   Cold Water And Early Spring Fishing One of [...]

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Is it time yet for the Spring fishing?

April 4, 2011

Spring fishing   While it may be the end of March, it still seems like we are in the dead of winter here at Vermilion Bay Lodge.  There are signs though that Spring fishing is not far away. An axe emerges from the snow, apparently left in a chunk of firewood down by the fire-pit. [...]

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Excellent Lake Trout Recipe……..

February 14, 2011

A Sunday outing to catch lake trout produced a key ingredient for that night’s dinner. Usually we catch most, if not all of our fish jigging with spoons. That day this fish preferred a live minnow on a Rattle Wheel. Having one in the bag for dinner is …

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