Life Of Riley Resort on Lake Vermilion

06/25/2026

It might take us a while but we are still checking boxes and working through countless projects, all while continuing to provide our regular scheduled programming.

06/22/2026

🎆 4th of July Weekend Openings at Life of Riley Resort! 🎆

Looking for a last-minute getaway on beautiful Lake Vermilion? We still have a few openings available for the 4th of July weekend at Life of Riley Resort!

🇺🇸 Spend your holiday enjoying:
🎣 World-class fishing
🏖️ Sandy beaches
🚤 Time on the water
🍦 Ice cream and family fun
🎇 Fireworks celebration
🥗 Community potluck with fellow guests
🌲 Relaxing Northwoods atmosphere

Whether you’re looking to fish, unwind, or make family memories, there’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day than on the shores of Lake Vermilion.

📞 Call us today to reserve your cabin before they’re gone!
Life of Riley Resort
☎️ 218-666-5453

06/20/2026

4th of July is right around the corner. We still have some openings and we sure have a great time.

06/19/2026

🎣 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🎣
The countdown is on for Jiggin’ with George, and we still have open spots that need to be filled!
This tournament isn't just about fishing—it’s about making a difference for children living with rare diseases through the work of George’s Pompe Pals. Every team that joins helps us continue our mission of keeping children with rare diseases active, included, and creating memories that go far beyond doctor appointments and hospital visits.
💙 We need anglers.
💚 We need supporters.
🎣 We need YOU.
For $600, your registration includes:
✔️ Cabin accommodations at Life of Riley Resort
✔️ Three meals daily
✔️ A chance to fish beautiful Lake Vermilion
✔️ Opportunities to win prizes
✔️ The chance to make a real impact in a child's life
Whether you're a seasoned angler or just looking for a fun weekend with family and friends, we'd love to have you join us.
📅 August 13–17, 2026
📍 Life of Riley Resort – Lake Vermilion
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post. We have worked incredibly hard to make this event a success, but we need more participants to make the biggest impact possible for the families we serve.
📧 [email protected]
📞 218-780-2695
Come fish. Have fun. Change lives. 💙💚

06/19/2026

The fish were biting and the smiles were even bigger! 🎣😄

Nothing beats watching kids experience the excitement of reeling in a fish on beautiful Lake Vermilion. From first catches to personal bests, these young anglers had an unforgettable day making memories that will last a lifetime.

At Life of Riley Resort, it’s not just about the fish—it’s about family, laughter, and creating those moments your kids will be talking about long after summer ends.

Who’s ready to make some fishing memories of their own? 🐟☀️

06/19/2026

Book your trip today!

Lake Vermilion sits in northern Minnesota's St. Louis County as one of the most breathtaking and most genuinely extraordinary lakes in a state that has no shortage of extraordinary lakes. It covers nearly 40,000 acres and contains 365 islands, one for every day of the year according to the local count that Minnesotans repeat with the specific satisfaction of a fact that sounds too good to be true and happens to be accurate. The shoreline stretches over 1,200 miles of bays, peninsulas, and island edges that create a water environment so varied and so complex that people spend entire summers exploring it without covering the same water twice.

The clarity of Lake Vermilion is what stops people when they first see it. The water runs deep blue in open areas and shifts to green over the shallower rocky bays in color transitions that photographers travel specifically to capture and that no photograph ever fully reproduces because the eye adjusts to the colors in person in ways that the camera cannot replicate. The ancient Precambrian bedrock that defines the lake's basin is among the oldest exposed geology in North America and the landscape it created has a permanence and a dramatic quality that sets Vermilion apart from the softer glacial lake topography found across much of Minnesota.

Fishing on Lake Vermilion is world class in every category that matters to serious anglers. Walleye, muskellunge, smallmouth bass, and northern pike inhabit waters that have been drawing dedicated anglers from across the country for generations. The muskie fishing specifically has developed a devoted following that treats Lake Vermilion as a destination in its own right rather than simply a northern Minnesota lake.

Lake Vermilion State Park brought formal protection to a portion of the lake's shoreline in 2010, Minnesota's first new state park in decades, a recognition that what existed on those shores deserved the same protected status that previous generations had wisely extended to other extraordinary Minnesota places. Standing on the rocky shoreline of Lake Vermilion at the end of a summer day when the light goes gold across 365 islands and the loons start calling and the water holds the last colors of the evening is one of those Minnesota experiences that permanently changes what a person believes a lake is capable of being.

06/18/2026

Despite the rain we made it happen! Tye dye event was a success. Thank you to everyone who took part in another fun experience at Riley.

06/15/2026

Weather is going to be rainy on Wednesday so we will be switching tye dye to Thursday! Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause, but we want it to be a fun time!

06/13/2026

Last week we had a fun and successful paint party! Join us this week for Tye Dye! Shirt included in price. Come and make a custom Life of Riley Resort T Shirt!

06/10/2026

Today is the day for our annual painting party! There are still spots available if anyone is looking for something fun to do this afternoon! 2:00 join us for painting! If you pay to paint we are offering a buy one scoop get a scoop free!