Ice Out Winner Announced!

April 21, 2017……8:00 a.m.  Had the binoculars out and can verify that Vermilion Bay is ice free!

There was only one correct guess for April 21.  Physic powers?  An understanding of the natural ecosystem?  A rigged contest?  You be the judge.  This years prestigious accolades fall to long time, early season trout chaser Dustin Kaehr!

Dustin on a portage lake in May.

Honorable mention to Julia, and Jeff Reau for picking April 22 and Damon Mercer for picking April 20!  You were so close…..better luck next year!

Thank you to all the rest of you who pitted your predictive skills against Mother Nature.  I must say that most people were within 6-7 days of being correct.  A good showing!

Dustin will be at VBL in May and will be available for autograph signing during the Sunday night fish fry.  His fabulous prize of VBL bling awaits this champion of the 2017 Ice Out Contest!

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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.

Arnie