Eagle Lake

[Muskie-searcher]

I am heading to Eagle Lake Ontario in a couple weeks to chase big muskies and was wondering if anybody has been there recently and or would be willing to cough up a little information. I am just looking for some general information that might point me in the right direction as I realize this is a huge lake. I did purchase a map, so I at least have a starting point. Thanks a lot for any help.

[MuskyBrian]

I was out there on the week of 6/21-6/28, spent 2.5 days on the water at Eagle which I have never fished for Muskies before. I didn't do too well, but the conditions and also the lack of knowledge of the water are what hurt me. I can tell you that there are MANY areas that look the same, vast bays covered with weeds and bullrush. The fish I saw were located on the deeper edges of the weedbeds, also saw a few fish on the outsides of the bullrush near a River Mouth. I would highly reccomend you start going on the Andy Meyers Lodge HSOforum and read the fishing reports leading up to when you leave, it will give you the best up to date information and that guy knows the water better then anyone.

[Muskie-searcher]

Well I am back from Eagle Lake, and what a great lake it is. I stayed at Vermilion Bay Lodge and would recomend it to anybody planning a trip to the area. The owner, Gordon Bastable, is both very friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to fishing this lake.

We spent most of our time targeting muskies and we raised some real monsters. A couple of them were pushing the 50 inch mark, with most of them in the 42 to 48 inch range. We were only able to close the deal with a couple of them, but it is still fun to see those big girls.

The walleye fishing on Eagle was great. Catching around 10 walleyes an hour was pretty typical for those who could tear themselves away from muskie fishing. We also caught a lot of pike while targeting muskies, with the biggest coming in at around 15 pounds.

[Rebeleye]

We just got back on Sunday from Eagle. The main target was Walleye. The best luck came out of Big Viking. Managed a few chunky Northerns out of there as well..