Eagle Nest Lodge - About our family resort

Generations of Memories

Eagle Nest Lodge was built in 1924 by Herb and Jessie Bowen. They built three resorts in the area, Cutfoot Sioux Inn, Bowen Lodge and Eagle Nest Lodge. Eagle Nest Lodge started as a fishing camp with it’s first cabins being moved from Cutfoot Sioux Inn to Eagle Nest Lodge via frozen lake. Customers would arrive by train in to Deer River, MN and then take a truck ride 20 miles north to Cutfoot Sioux Lake. The dam was not built at the time, so Cutfoot Sioux Lake and Lake Winnibigoshish were two separate bodies of water.

As the years went by, Eagle Nest Lodge transformed into more than just a fishing camp. We now cater to the serious fisherman as well as families. Our natural setting is one of a kind, offering the vacationer world class walleye fishing, a one of a kind natural beach and family fun.

Generations of memories abound due to Eagle Nest Lodge’s dedication to reaching and exceeding it’s customer’s needs. Each year we learn about more and more wonderful people that once spent time at our resort and come back to relive the memories. Each year we also host families that have been coming here for generations, some for over 50 years!

Sue and Bryan Harris

Sue and Bryan have many years of hospitality experience from working at larger resorts and hotels and nearly 15 years at Eagle Nest Lodge.  They are committed to providing outstanding customer service and the best quality vacation experience in northern Minnesota. Native to Minnesota lake country and eager to share their enthusiasm and appreciation for the great outdoors, Sue and Bryan will make you feel at home at ENL.

Community Support

Members of the Minnesota Resort and Campground Association, Lake Winnie Area Resort Association, and the Deer River Chamber of Commerce.