The 2021 muskie season has started off hot for a Dryden fishing guide.

Treven Oulette, a 23-year-old pro-guide at Andy Meyers Lodge in Vermilion Bay, Ontatio, reeled in a 55.5" muskie on the second day of the opening season. 

"My dad and I were out on Father’s Day catching muskies and it was pretty slow at first. It was a really windy day so we were trying to find a spot out of the wind. We were throwing bait and talking about how much big fish are in the lake and then - it happened,” Oulette says. 

“I hooked into this giant and I instantly knew it was a really big fish. It dove deep, but it only took about two minutes to reel in and my dad was able to net him as soon as it showed itself right at the boat. My dad actually had to keep me relaxed!"

The Dryden resident and his father head out on Eagle Lake from time to time, but says those trips aren't as successful, nor as exciting.

“My dad couldn’t believe it. He was really happy and it was very memorable for us. Every time I take my dad out we either get skunked or catch small ones. We finally made the greatest memory," he says.

“It’s the biggest fish I ever caught in my life… so far. I am super impressed with the fish that I landed. I’m speechless and couldn’t be happier.”

This isn't the first time Oulette has been recognized for his catch. Last year while fishing alone, he reeled in a 54.5" muskie just over the legal size restriction. 

"When I caught the 54.5 incher last year I told everyone I wanted to catch the world record. I sure think it’s possible out here. One of these years coming up, someone is going to hook into a true giant,” he said. 

The current world record muskie caught is 60 1/4", caught by Cal Johnson on July 24, 1949 at Lake Court Oreilles near Hayward, Wisconsin. 

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