Lake Vermilion fishing was a little more inconsistent this past week ---- just like the weather. While several cabins did okay, things were not as easy as others would have liked. In short, the shallow bite continues to be the most consistent, and it doesn't matter if you slip bobber during the day or troll crankbaits shallow in the evening. Some smallmouth bass guys [...]
Lake Vermilion is offering up a mixed bag of fish this week as our guests have caught just about every species the lake holds. From the 22" Largemouth Bass Jake Short caught & released to the limits of beautiful blue gills cleaned for a fish fry, it has been a week of variety. While many different methods produced limits of walleyes, "shallow" would be the [...]
The Lake Vermilion early June bite has been a little more inconsistent, with those who find the biting fish doing pretty well while other boats have had to work a bit harder. Guests described some of those outings when it seems like they are going to struggle, only to have a flurry of activity that rewards them for their patience. While several guests reported eating [...]
This guy can catch fish! Everett Bay Lodge dock fishing May 2017 Lake Vermilion late May fishing has continued to produce many limits for the skillet. The week started out with some first time Lake Vermilion guests settling in and eventually finding the walleyes more than cooperative. [...]
Strong Lake Vermilion walleye fishing continues, although the weather has been less than pleasant at times. With many 2nd weekend of the season returning guests, plenty of fish were caught, cleaned, eaten, released -- and limits were taken home. We were happy to welcome a few cabins of first-timers to our resort as well, and they too got in on the walleye action. Walleyes [...]
Team Doherty wins City Auto Glass Walleye Tourney 2017 Congratulations to Everett Bay Lodge guests Dan & Jake Doherty on claiming the big prize in the 2017 City Auto Glass Walleye Classic on Lake Vermilion yesterday. Although the morning started out slow for the pair, Dan's 31 1/8" 10.2 lb walleye sealed the deal. It was a true team effort as [...]
Lake Vermilion opener 2017 is in the books, and there were plenty of fish caught. The cool morning temps made for a chilly start to the morning, but the bite was steady, especially during the first half of the day. By 11 a.m. we had guests cleaning their limits, the average size right around 16.5". About every cabin ate fish, and many were able [...]
There were plenty of good size walleyes in the traps. In the video below, walleyes are being sorted. "Ripe" or "ready" ones go to the green bin, while those needing a little more time are sent down the white chute for another day.
Chicago - Schaumburg sport show THIS WEEK. Thanks to all who stopped by our booth at the St. Paul show. It was great to see familiar faces, and we enjoyed meeting several new guests who will heading up to Everett Bay Lodge this season. After several days of enjoying the upnorth snow with some snowmobiling and ice fishing, mother nature is making it [...]
2017 Lake Vermilion walleye slot expanded. 2017 Lake Vermilion walleye slot expands "keeper" range. A 2" increase in allowed walleye keepers will open up the harvest of walleyes in the 18 - 20" range, previously protected by the lake's 2006 slot. Now walleyes 20 - 26" will be protected, with one over 26" allowed in the 4 fish bag limit. The [...]
