Eagle Lake has been the destination for generations of serious musky hunters and has earned a reputation for being one of the best trophy musky lakes in the world. It is the only lake in N.W. Ontario with two documented fish over 60 pounds! A lucky angler by the name of Ed Walden caught his 61 pound 9 ounce musky right here in Vermilion Bay!

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has classified Eagle Lake as a "trophy musky fishery" and has enacted innovative fisheries management tools to protect, and enhance its musky population. A 54 inch minimum size limit, plus a well established catch & release philosophy, has ensured Eagle Lake's future as a trophy musky destination.

Mother Nature also has a lot to do with Eagle being such a good musky lake. Simply put, it is a very big lake with an outstanding musky gene pool. This is a totally natural fishery; no stocking of musky has ever taken place. Prime conditions include a huge forage base with whitefish, lake herring (Cisco) and even lake trout. With a meal plan like this, Eagle Lake muskies grow long & wide!

Eagle Lake contains the spotted strain of musky with the occasional naturally occurring "tiger" hybrid. Over the past ten years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of immature musky roaming our waters, a sure sign that the management plan is working. Skillful anglers catch 40 to 50+ inch fish each year. Many serious musky anglers and fishery biologists believe that Eagle is home to monster fish in excess of fifty pounds.

The owner of Vermilion Bay Lodge has been fishing Eagle Lake musky for decades. He will gladly discuss his insights to help you get prepared for a shot at these fish. Please ask for assistance if this is something you'd like to know more about.