Lakemaid Beer: The Story, Lore and The Lakemaids

The Lore of the Lakemaids

Wherever anglers gather, you’re bound to hear great stories. One of the better known and sworn-to-be-true is the story of the Lakemaids. Long ago, these freshwater mermaids found their way inland from the oceans, down the St. Lawrence Seaway and up the Mississippi, to summer in the cool, pure waters of the North Country. Each year, on the night of the Summer Solstice, they reward anglers who have kept their lakes pure, with ice cold Lakemaid Beer, made fresh from the deepest, purest water they can find.

Meet The Lakemaids

Miss Walleye

The walleye is beloved by anglers throughout the north for her finicky taste, light bite and pure white flesh. But be patient, friends. After sundown is perhaps your best chance for a slow dance with Miss Walleye.

Miss Largemouth Bass

An explosive fighter sure to give you some lip, this big gal is an old favorite among Northern anglers. She prefers pretty shiny things, but has a down-to-earth side anglers find impossible to resist.

Miss Muskie

The sullen, predatory temperament of this colossal beauty is the stuff of Northwood’s legend. Beguiling, fierce and elusive, Miss Muskie is the undoubted prize of freshwater angling.

Miss Crappie

Highly regarded by anglers far and wide for her spirited personality, willing bite, and white flesh, Miss Crappie is a keeper in every sense of the word.

Miss Northern Pike

Always ready for some action, this svelte beauty lays quietly in the weeds waiting to strike. Present her with something flashy and she’ll quickly rouse from vegetative cover to cajole you with a toothy smirk.

Miss Perch

For as long as anyone cares to remember, anglers have been drawn to her brassy greens, dusky bars and pure white flesh. Her mystical allure is enough to make any angler want to cozy up after a long day on the water.

Miss Salmon

Strong willed and ready to fight, Miss Salmon is notorious for breaking rods, reels and the hearts of lesser fishermen. Wherever water is deep and line peels, you’ll find Miss Salmon.

Miss Smallmouth Bass

Admired for her toughness, quick temper and pugnacious nature, this little lady loves to rumble. She prefers cool, rocky waters and walloping baits with the cold-hearted gusto of a surly prizefighter.

Miss Sturgeon

Miss Sturgeon is as mysterious as the waters she calls home are deep. If curiosity compels you to seek her out, search the cool deep waters up North and you might find her. Just don’t bet the icehouse on it.

Miss Sunfish

If there’s one thing Miss Sunfish is always up for, it’s a good time. No wonder anglers love her. They can’t resist the playful way this sun-kissed cutie gently tugs their bobbers.

Miss Rainbow Trout

Every year, anglers flock to stream and creek in pursuit of this majestic silvery creature. It’s been said that Miss Rainbow Trout is particularly fond of men in waders. Just saying.

Miss Catfish

Miss Catfish loves two things: eating and taking mud baths at the Lake Bottom Spa. But don’t confuse her love of food and relaxation with laziness. She’ll fight you tooth and nail when disturbed.