The BIG ONES are biting!!

What a wonderful season it has been so far. Thank you to all of you who have made it out. As we approach the final lap I can’t help but sit back and think about the many memories that have been created this year. Fishing has been off the charts and it’s thanks to our dedicated guests who fought hard and  kept their lines in the water. Your patience, determination and trust in our guides have made the first part of the season a success.  

 Congratulations to you both and to all you other folks who have made it on to our big fish list.

 End of summer bass fishing has taken us by surprise. We have noticed an increase in large bass caught for this time of year. Our peak season is in June but big ones have been making their way into Eagle Nest boats lately. August has proven to be Junes’ competition. It’s thanks to all of our anglers who have fought hard to make the catch. 

With some rain days in August the water levels have remained high. We are taking full advantage of this and have been able to hook into some ”healthy” walleye. These big ones have been hiding in the fast current, both in shallow and deep water. Don’t be fooled by their initial “snag” like feeling. They sit on the bottom and you’ll have to force them up. The suspenseful fight is well worth it. Shore lunch walleye are plentiful but on the move. You can always find them on the humps.

A special note goes out to all of our guests who have requested photos from our guides. We are working on the best way to get these out to you and I apologize for the delay. Your patience is very much appreciated. 

For anyone looking for last minute plans the first weekend of  September. I am happy to announce that our staff are taking some time off and we will be offering a 3 day/3 night Housekeeping plan Friday, September 3rd to Monday, September 6th. For groups of six interested in more information please give us a call. 

As we begin our final lap I wanted to mention the transition from overnight camping to seasonal lots at Eagle Nest Landing has been a success. We have decided to make this transition permanent and will be upgrading our facilities to include seasonal aenities.  Thanks to those of you who have made this transition easy. We are excited about the new phase.

I  want to remind anyone interested in renting a boat that you do not need a boating license to rent from us. A quick overview and a run through of our boaters safety checklist before you head out for the day is the only requirement. Thank you to those of you who have kept us busy with our cabin rentals. It’s always nice to have you visit. For the avid fishermen interested in a more modified plan with increased service and guided fishing, please ask about our Wilderness Lodge packages. We can customize a package to suite your needs. 

Well, time to get back out there and throw another line in the water. Thank you for your kind comments about our staff and services. I have passed along all of them and appreciate how our efforts do not go un-noticed. If you have photos you’d like to share please send them my way and keep your eyes open for them in our newsletters, brochures, and website. Many times they will appear. Thank you to those of you who have already contributed.

Happy Fishing,

 

Jessica