Another GREAT trip this year to Vermilion Bay Lodge. Fishing was maybe a little tougher than years past due to fish being in both shallow and deep water.
Usually in May the ice has just gone out and the fish are easier to locate. This year they were all over and not schooled like previous years.
We had walleyes to 25″ and Northerns to 32″. Perch galore. Even had some musky action, boating one at 39″ and an encounter with a 50″er on the last day of the trip. She latched on a northern pike I was reeling in and got to fight it for a good 5 minutes, bringing her up to the boat several times before she had enough and just let go just under the surface.
Weather this year was also up and down though no snow but temps in the 70’s and 80’s at the start of the week and ending around 50 on the last day.
Most of the walleye came on jig and minnow but did catch lot on crank baits. Northerns mostly coming on Rapalas and other cranks.
Lake trout fishing had us catching them on Hot n Tots.
Want to thank Gord and Susanne for another GREAT trip. Your hospitality is always GREAT!!!
Here are some of the pics from this year!!!
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If you’re looking for an outstanding vacation spot for the serious fisherman or a family get away you should consider Vermillion Bay Lodge on Eagle Lake, Ontario Canada. We have stayed at many lake resorts over the years, but none offer the simple pleasures of this one. The lake is large enough and holds enough fish for the most adventuresome fisherman and yet easy for local family fishing for young children. Bring your own boat or use one of the aluminum boats (20 hp) at the lodge. Boat dockage is well protected from the wind and allows easy access to the water.
What sets this lodge apart from most others is it is always clean, well kept with lots to do including paddle boats canoes, bon fires in the evenings and a just plain friendly atmosphere.
