The cold weather couldn’t stop the wind from blowing all night and by this morning the ice in Vermilion Bay was gone! Congratulations to George Benger from Manitoba for his accurate prediction! Interesting to note that his was the only guess for May 3rd. May 2nd had 5 guesses, May 4th had 2. In total 53 people put in a prediction…thank you all for participating! George will be able to claim his fabulous prize hopefully this summer (all things considered).
People are asking if there is any news on the border closure and will we be open. We are getting things ready as usual but with the border closed till at least May 20 the first week of our season has been cancelled. Some that week have opted to move their reservation to 2021 while others have rebooked dates later this season. We are in a “wait and see” mode till more news is forthcoming. The Province has announced a phased in approach to reopening the economy….unfortunately nothing specific to fishing lodges has been mentioned. If you have reservations for late May / June you may want to consider options if things can’t go as planned.
Now that the ice is gone we can at least turn our thoughts to the possibility of getting on the water and doing some fishing. Hopefully the next few blog posts can highlight some of this, and I know there are a few of you out there that have a story to contribute. Send it in and we can get things started. In the meantime, stay healthy and don’t be afraid to have some fun!
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.
