Fishing Gull Lake

two men and young man sitting in motor boat in lake fishing

Contents

  • Experiences

  • Gallery

  • Lodging

  • Boat & Motor Rentals

  • Dock Space & Boat Launch

  • Gull Lake Contour Map

  • Fishing Guide Services

Great Fishing Experiences on Gull Lake

Gull Lake covers 2240 acres with 11.5 miles of shoreline.

You will find Walleye, Northern, Sunfish, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, and Largemouth Bass. With abundant weed cover lining a good percentage of the shoreline, most species are provided with excellent habitat for spawning and feeding.

Fishing the weed lines for Walleye and Northern is a good bet if you’re okay with back trolling, drifting, or even up to some bobber fishing with a jig minnow combo. Keep in mind the lake is actually managed for Walleye. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports the lake has a fair number of “good sized” walleyes, with a good range of sizes and year classes.

In 2006, the DNR also lowered the daily limit of Sunfish and Bluegill to 5 in an effort to maintain quality of pan fish is currently holds. Gull Lake is now one of Minnesota’s premier pan fish lakes with daily limits of the biggest “pannies” most have ever seen.

Clean your catch in our spacious fish cleaning room!

Fish cleaning room

Lodging

Eagle Ridge Resort offers seven lakefront cabins in the Bemidji lakes area, with lodging options for groups of all sizes. From a cozy one-bedroom cabin to spacious accommodations for up to 18 people. You can also park your camper or RV at our Bemidji area campsites.

Boat & Motor Rentals

There are several options for getting you out on the water. Eagle Ridge Resort operates nine rental boats available for weekly or daily rental on Gull Lake. Including:
  • 22′ Weeres Fishing Pontoon - Seats 10 people, equipped with a fish finder, livewell, canopy, vinyl floor, cushioned seats, and large fishing deck.
  • 22′ Cruising Pontoon - Seats 16 people, featuring a canopy, carpet floor, and cushioned seats.
  • 20′ Palm Beach Pontoon - Seats 10 people, comes with a fish finder, livewell, canopy, carpet, and cushioned seats.
  • Crestliner 18′ Fishing boat - comes with 60hp motor, fish finder, livewell, and cushioned fishing seats.
  • 16′ Fischer Fishing boat - comes with 50hp motor, trolling motor, two fish finders, 2 livewells, and cushioned fishing seats.
  • 16′ Lund Fishing boat - comes with a 25hp motor, fish finder, livewell, and cushioned fishing seats.
  • 16′ Alumacraft Fishing boat - comes with a 25hp motor, fish finder, livewell, and cushioned fishing seats.
  • 14′ Fishing boat - comes with 9.9hp motor and aluminum bench seating.
  • 14′ Fishing boat - without motor and aluminum bench seating.
See our Rates page for current rental rates for each watercraft.

Dock Space & Boat Launch

Eagle Ridge Resort offers a complimentary dock slip with a week-long cabin rental. For additional boats or campground guests, a dock slip is available for $28/day or $125/week.

Gull Lake Contour Map

View the map below or download a detailed contour map of Gull Lake from the MN DNR.

Guide Services

It never hurts to go with a pro! Eagle Ridge’s Guide Service is led by Todd Imdieke.

Best known for his ability to adapt to the situation, Todd always seems to bring his guests back with great catches. Todd is a diverse fisherman who last year helped our guests return with many limits of pan fish, walleye, northern, bass, and photos and memories of a wonderful fishing experience.

Fishing guide
fishing is good here

 

Todd and his Skeeter boat are available for full and ½ day outings. Todd loves boating fish. He guides because he enjoys helping others experience the joy of successful fishing trips. He is not only an excellent fishermen but are also a great coach for those new to fishing Northern Minnesota. Todd knows the area well and has a daily pulse on the local fishing. Ask ahead of your trip up, or check in when you get here. We’ll be happy to help you get the most out of your fishing time.

Book a guided trip and fill your limits. Schedules fill quickly, so book ahead if you can.

Eagle Ridge guest rates:

  • Full day – $300 per 2 people
  • Half day – $180 per 2 people

Non-Eagle Ridge guest rates:

  • Full day – $350 per 2 people
  • Half day – $225 per 2 people

Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, sunscreen and beverages.

Fishing gear is optional. Guides can furnish rods, tackle, and bait upon request.

You can reach Todd at 218-835-5519.