August 2014 fishing trip

[lowbidder]

If you come through the twin cities or Duluth on your way through and want to hit some more great musky lakes you should let me know. I guide both areas and would be glad to take you out.

I second that. This past summer a friend and myself fished a metro lake with a local guide the evening of our travel day after a week up North. You guys are very lucky to have so many great, well-stocked lakes in the twin cities area. I shouldn't say lucky... I know you guys put a lot of time and money into keeping them stocked with adult fish.

[Rich W]

Jason,
You wont be disappointed in Vermilion or Spring Bay, as Red has already stated, Steve (the owner of Spring Bay is a very good guy).
I've been to Spring Bay twice and would love to get back there someday.
I'm assuming your brother inlaw has a non resident carry license from another state because MN doesn't honor a PA license to carry.
If you drive, consider going up through MI especially if someone is wanting to carry a firearm, IL is not a firearm friendly state, plus the tolls on the toll roads will put a hurt on the wallet.
You may want to consider Vilas county in WI, we've been making a trip to Presque Isle, WI in late October for the past 9 years and it never ceases to amaze me of the very deep muskie culture of the area, everyone talks about muskie fishing.
Hope this helps.
Rich W

[ClintV]

I second that. This past summer a friend and myself fished a metro lake with a local guide the evening of our travel day after a week up North. You guys are very lucky to have so many great, well-stocked lakes in the twin cities area. I shouldn't say lucky... I know you guys put a lot of time and money into keeping them stocked with adult fish.

We really do have a number of fantastic musky waters here in the metro and clients are always suprised by the caliber of fish that these lakes hold. We have great stocking programs and equally important, great maintenance. Anglers do a great job with catch and release and except for a hand full of lakes state wide, we have a 1 over 48" regulation. All in all, the Twin Cities metro is a spectacular musky fishery.

[Pescatore]

Thanks for the help guys. I had my sights on Spring Bay Resort or Vermilion Dam Lodge. That little 4 mile stretch of river below the dam caught my attention. Some of those monster fish Vermilion holds have been caught below the dam. Maybe, a secondary fishing option?