Moose sighting just between Vermillion Bay and Red Lake

Good morning all!

These pictures come from Ethan in Missouri and were taken on his way up to Eagle Falls Lodge last month.  We wanted to share these incredible pictures with you guys and give a quick reminder about making sure you are on the lookout for moose crossing the road as you are driving in Canada.  

If you have made the trip up before you have probably seen a sign similar to the one below, which warns of moose crossing the road.  They tend to be nocturnal and it can be dangerous when traveling at night.

Doesn't the picture above almost look photoshopped?   Absolutely incredible!  

They are amazing creatures, both on land and in water.  

Moose are the largest of the deer species and can weigh up to 1,800 pounds (820 kg).  Because of their giant antlers and long faces they prefer browsing in higher grasses because lowering their head can be difficult.  I wonder if they are able to give each other neck rubs?  Despite their large stature they are incredible swimmers and can swim several miles at a time and can stay completely submerged for 30 seconds or more. 

We have seen several from the camp already this year, including some calfs.  Female moose give birth in the spring to calves weighing about 30 lbs - can you imagine?  Just five days after birth the calves have grown enough to outrun a person!  

*The fun facts shared in this blog post were found on the National Geographic website, more information can be found here.

I think moose are my favorite of the wildlife creatures we get to see up here in Canada each summer.  What about you?

Oh - I almost forgot....

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!!!  You better believe we are celebrating tomorrow out at the lodge.  Hope everyone has a great holiday and safe travels!

First week fishing update

Hello from Red Lake! Our first guests this week are already catching several nice Walleye in the 22-26" range on both Red Lake and Parker Lake. Also five Northern Pike between 35-42" were caught yesterday alone. Both species are biting shallow in 5-8' of water. We weathered a large storm last night and the lakes were very muddy today from all the runoff.



We know many of you traveling north like to stop at the Village Corner in Vermilion Bay right before turning north to Red Lake. Unfortunately the entire strip of businesses suffered a fire last fall so you'll need to find an alternate stop. Try filling up before crossing the border or stopping in Dryden where there are several restaurants and gas stations. You can also still get gas at Bobby's or eat at Buster's BBQ in Vermilion Bay both of which are located a short distance west of the turn to Highway 105.

Until next time...tight lines!