“Early Spring Fishing” Trolling for lake trout... It seems we have been monitoring the ice melt for way too long……..it’s time to get out on the water! Susanne & I spent an hour on the lake this weekend to check things out…and run one of the Yamaha 9.9’s that I will be putting on my boats on Clearwater Lake. I’m surprised how fast they moved us across the water…..the adventurous guests of Vermilion Bay Lodge should be pleased! Early Spring fishing is one of my favorites, plus combined with trolling (another favorite), you just can’t go wrong. Our target….shallow water lake trout. The gull's are sharing their island with an ice pack....cold beer anyone? When you fish the early spring on Eagle Lake, you never really know what you’ll catch! Susanne with the 1st open water fish of the year It’s definitely not the lake trout we were expecting but that’s what makes early spring fishing so interesting. This walleye was likely in the slot and went back into the lake for future reference. Even I'm allowed to catch one.....pretty nice looking walleye! Another nice walleye (released) and we realize that our lake trout strategy is not working today…….but not bad action for an hour on the lake. We seem to have stumbled upon a shoreline where the walleyes are likely congregating to spawn, so we opt to leave them to their duties. I’ll keep this location under my hat, and no it’s not Gull Rock. The lake trout will not escape us on the next early spring fishing adventure!!! The action is just beginning…. Early spring fishing and the fish on Eagle Lake are on the move!
Susanne & I spent an hour on the lake this weekend to check things out…and run one of the Yamaha 9.9’s that I will be putting on my boats on Clearwater Lake. I’m surprised how fast they moved us across the water…..the adventurous guests of Vermilion Bay Lodge should be pleased! Early Spring fishing is one of my favorites, plus combined with trolling (another favorite), you just can’t go wrong. Our target….shallow water lake trout.
It’s definitely not the lake trout we were expecting but that’s what makes early spring fishing so interesting. This walleye was likely in the slot and went back into the lake for future reference.
Another nice walleye (released) and we realize that our lake trout strategy is not working today…….but not bad action for an hour on the lake. We seem to have stumbled upon a shoreline where the walleyes are likely congregating to spawn, so we opt to leave them to their duties. I’ll keep this location under my hat, and no it’s not Gull Rock. The lake trout will not escape us on the next early spring fishing adventure!!!
If you like GREAT fishing, hospitality and affordability, Vermilion Bay Lodge is highly recommended. I have been making the trip to Vermilion Bay Lodge for the past 10 years and have never once been disappointed. If you like great walleye, northern, musky and trout fishing, this place should not be overlooked. The fishing has been excellent… no matter what time we went. Gordy and Susanne are wonderful hosts that will make you feel right at home. Check it out – I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
