articles from May, 2000 newsletter:

** Club Renews Catch & Release Program
** Status of Fish Populations in Lake Vermilion
** The Eagle Eye Comes to Lake Vermilion
** Brush up on your boating skills
** THANK YOU!
** Lake Vermilion Muskie!
** ANOTHER 'SORT OF' WINTER?
** Once more...safety tips concerning lightning
** Sportsmen's Club plans two new shore lunch/picnic sites
** DNR announces series of 'Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality' workshops
** Could Global Warming Impact Lake Vermilion?
** Burn barrels -- trash ain't what it used to be




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Club Renews Catch & Release Program
Fifteen years ago the Sportsmen's Club of Lake Vermilion initiated a voluntary Catch & Release Program for walleyes as part of its mandate to improve fishing on the lake. It was well received by members and non-members alike.

Fishermen releasing one walleye over 17 inches in length and reporting it to the Club received a Catch & Release decal. A silk screened patch is given for the first 50 inches of walleye released. And a plaque is awarded for anyone releasing over 500 inches of walleyes. In the last several years, it was reported to the Club that 14,554 inches of 17+ inch walleyes were released. Member Joe Panichi alone released over 565 inches.

This year the Club is renewing its efforts to promote Catch & Release not only for walleye but other species as well. The larger members of all species are the most reproductive. Returning them to the lake to reproduce or to be caught again goes a long way towards guaranteeing the future of fishing in our lake. "A fish released is a fish stocked!"

As part of its Catch & Release Program efforts, the Club is reprinting the popular "fish rulers." They will again have a peel and stick backing so you can attach it to the seat or side of your boat for easy use. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is helping to cover some of the costs. The new ones will also reflect the new minimum 40-inch length for muskies. When the rulers arrive from the printers, they will be distributed to resorts and shops in the area. Keep an eye out for them, pick one up and use it!

A new Catch & Release Fishing Journal is also being printed. In it will be "reporting forms" you can fill out and return to the Club to qualify for your awards. They too will be distributed around the lake. Pick one up and use it too. Let everyone know you also support Catch & Release. Let everyone know you are actively involved in protecting the future of fishing in our lakeLake Vermilion!



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Status of Fish Populations in Lake Vermilion
By Duane Williams, Large Lake Specialist for Lake Vermilion
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Section of Fisheries.
Phone No. 218-365-7280


Lake Vermilion is part of the statewide Large Lake Program, which includes annual fish population assessments on the 10 largest lakes in Minnesota. A variety of sampling gear including gillnets, trapnets, seines and an electrofishing boat are used to collect the various fish species and life stages. Sampling for each gear type is conducted at the same time and place each year in order to determine population trends for the major species. Data is also collected on length, weight, age and growth for each of the major species. A summary of the 1999 fish population assessment on Lake Vermilion is presented in the balance of this report. I encourage anyone with questions about fish populations in Lake Vermilion to call me or stop by our Ely office for a visit.

The assessment gillnet catch of walleye in the fall of 1999 was 16.8 fish per net, the highest catch since the Large Lake Program began in 1984. It was the fourth straight year of above-average walleye catches. High walleye catches in recent years were due to strong year classes produced in 1994, 1995 and 1997. Fishing prospects for walleye in 2000 are good, with above average numbers of walleye present in the 12-16 inch size range that usually dominate the walleye harvest on Lake Vermilion. Walleye from the strong 1995 year class will be primarily 13-16 inches long at the start of the fishing season, while walleye from an average 1996 year class will be 12-15 inches long. Anglers can also expect to catch high numbers of small walleye from the strong 1997 year class. Many of these fish will be too small for anglers to keep at the beginning of the season, however, as these fish grow during the summer they will become increasingly acceptable to anglers.

The 1999 gillnet catch of northern pike was 0.5 fish/net, slightly below the historical average. The northern pike population has historically been relatively stable without much annual fluctuation. The total northern pike catch was nine fish, too small of a sample size to make strong conclusions about the size and age structure of the population. Most of the northern pike sampled were 25-32 inches long, slightly larger than the usual size range of pike sampled. The catch was comprised nearly equally of age 3-7 fish. Northern pike reproduction has been fairly consistent from year to year, although stronger than average year classes were produced in 1991 and 1994. Fishing success for northern pike in 2000 should be about average.

The 1999 gillnet catch of yellow perch was 28.8 fish/net, which is near the historical average. Perch populations have been relatively stable in recent years at a level near the historical average. Average to strong year classes of perch were produced in 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997. Anglers who are seeking perch should find good fishing in 2000. Larger perch are available in the Big Bay area of the lake, where 52 percent of the perch sampled were 9 inches or longer. Perch in the Big Bay area tend to be larger than those in other areas of the lake, possibly because they feed on rusty crayfish that are abundant in that area of the lake. Perch in the Big Bay area are also less likely to be infested with yellow grub.

The 1999 trapnet catch of bluegill was 30.5 fish/net, slightly above the historical average. The bluegill catch was much higher on West Vermilion than on East Vermilion. Strong year classes of bluegill were produced in 1995 and 1997. The 1991 year class is also stronger than average. Anglers can expect to catch high numbers of small bluegill in 2000. Bluegill from the strong 1995 year class will be mostly 5-7 inches long in the spring of 2000 while bluegill from the strong 1997 year class will be under 5 inches long. Some larger bluegill are present from the 1991 year class and remnants of strong 1989 and 1988 year classes.

The black crappie trapnet catch was 1.5 fish/net, which is near the historical average. Lake Vermilion has a relatively low crappie population which is usually dominated by one or two strong year classes. A strong year class of crappie was produced in 1997 and moderately strong year classes were produced in 1994 and 1995. Anglers can expect to catch above average numbers of small crappie in 2000 from the strong 1997 year class. These fish will be mostly 6-9 inches long in the spring of 2000. Some larger crappie 10-12 inches long will also be available to anglers from the 1994 and 1995 year classes.

Smallmouth bass are not often caught in standard test nets used for population assessments. Therefore, an electrofishing boat is used to sample smallmouth bass in order to collect information on abundance, size and age. The 1999 catch was 61.0 fish/hour of electrofishing, the highest catch since sampling began in 1989. The high catch was due to unusually large numbers of small fish from a strong 1997 year class. Moderately strong year classes were also produced in 1994 and 1995. Angling prospects are similar to recent years although anglers will likely catch more small fish than usual, due to the strong 1997 year class.

Muskie population assessments are done once every four years for both East Vermilion and West Vermilion. The last muskie population assessments were done in 1997 on East Vermilion and 1998 on West Vermilion. Most of the muskie caught during the 1997 and 1998 assessments were in the 34-47 inch size range. The largest muskie caught during the assessments was 49.2 inches long. Muskie were not present in Lake Vermilion until they were first stocked in 1969. An intensive stocking program using Leech Lake strain fingerlings began in 1987. Angler reports indicate the muskie population is doing well with the larger fish now exceeding 50 inches. The next muskie population assessments are scheduled for 2001 on East Vermilion and 2002 on West Vermilion.



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The Eagle Eye Comes to Lake Vermilion
Eagle One Productions, the producer of the popular www.LakeVermilion.com, has announced a new web page on its site featuring a camera picture of the lake. Referred to as a web cam, the technology consists of a video camera placed on the north side of Hibbing Point hooked up to a computer and a program that captures a fresh picture every 15 minutes and sends that picture to a web site where it can be viewed by anyone. It's currently in field testing right now, but there are hopes it will be active and working so people can watch the ice go out on the lake.

"It's just another feature I've added to the web site to keep things fresh and interesting," says Rick Pearson, webmaster. "It keeps folks coming back again and again to the site. And I couldn't resist giving it the name "Eagle Eye." Pearson, an SCLV board member and past president, designs and hosts web sites for a number of businesses in the area. If you haven't checked out his web site yet, the web cam may be just the reason you need. And while you're checking it out, click on the link to the Club's site and check that out as well.



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Brush up on your boating skills


Now you can brush up on your boating skillsby home studythrough a free DNR boating safety course. Though intended primarily for boaters ages 12 through 17 to get their watercraft operator's permit, adults can also use the course.

DNR surveys show only about 20 percent of Minnesota's boaters have taken a boating safety course. When the largest boat on the lake was a 16-ft. fishing boat with a 25-hp. outboard, that may not have been a problem. But now, boats are larger and faster, and operators need more skills.

Some insurance companies offer discounts on boat coverage to owners who have successfully completed an approved class. The DNR home study course is approved, along with other classes offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and boating organizations.

Boating courses, including home study, are listed on the DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/ information_and_education/water_safety/ educbody.html, or call Boat/US hotline at 800-336-BOAT.



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THANK YOU!
The following members have been most generous with extra donations to the Club to continue our work on behalf of "The Lake." For these extras we are most grateful...

N. Reed, J. Beste, R. Poor, G. Hughes, S. Hildestad, R. Indihar, J. Swift, T. Carron, B. Raps, R. Sellers, G.B. Dunn, J. McCarthy, R. Kronholm, D.W. Anderson, J. Zubert, C.E. Wall, P. Bloczynski, D. Lisowski, R. Wray, D. Fredricks, D. McKinney, D. Smilanich, K. Moorhead, T. Bartoz, J. McPeak, T.R. Johnson, J. McKinney, C. Whiteneck, D. Wallace, R. Gillson, P. Molinaro, R. Ladecky, R. Sampson, R. Rafter, V. Woolverton, G. Poce, J. Dunning, M. Ludlow, C. Kuehn, R. Paul, D. Cecchi, E. Longfellow, R. Zier, R. Eliason, C.G. Kurrus, B. Maki, R. Schall, H. Tellepson, C. Mars, D. Berquist, M. Triska, B. Babick, T. Phillips, Myra Lang in memory of John Aronen, J. Bolda in memory of Clem and Mary, and thanks to Ed Woolverton for his very generous donation to our water testing program.



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Lake Vermilion Muskie!


When Muskies were introduced to Vermilion in 1987 there were hopes that we would see a fishable muskie population in the future. Those hopes have come true, and now we all have to do our part to help Lake Vermilion remain a strong muskie fishery.

There are mixed feelings among fishermen whether muskies are really good for a lake or not. l'm not an expert, but I spend a lot of days on the lake with fishermen, and I have seen the walleye fishing and other fishing improve in the last 15 years, not decline.

Muskies add another great sport fishery to our beautiful lake and probably will take some pressure off the other species in the long run. If someone spends a week on Vermilion plugging muskies, the only walleye he goes after is a dinner at a local restaurant.

Muskies need to be released to continue this great fishery. Anyone doing some casting for muskies and northerns should also be prepared to release a big fish. A pair of gloves, strong pliers and a tape measure are the least you'll need.

Carefully work the fish to the boat, try not to lift it out of the water too long, and be careful when removing the hooks that you don't damage the gills of the muskie. A measurement and several photos of your trophy is all your taxidermist will need. With reproduction mounts available, there's no longer the need to kill the fish to have a trophy mounted.

What a great feeling it is to put these beautiful fish back to fight another day.

Good luck and good fishing!
-- Doug Knoer, Vermilion Guide Service



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ANOTHER 'SORT OF' WINTER?



Winter on Lake Vermilion! P.K. Edwards, one of our members, has a weather station and reports to the North St. Louis County Soil and Conservation District.

P.K. says, "Last year I gave a short recap of the winter weather for those of you who chose to enjoy life elsewhere. Therefore, l decided to compare this year's winter with the last three years' winters. This comparison is based on the Raps Road weather observer station located at Shooks' garden."

Month/yr.
Avg.T
Max.T
Min.T
In. H2O
In. Snow
Max. Snow Depth In.
Dec. '96
11.90
35
-22
1.58
21.20
15.5
Dec.'97
20.96
41
-22
.33
6.00
6.0
Dec. '98
13.74
40
-23
1.20
10.90
7.0
Dec. '99
16.40
38
-17
.39
5.62
3.0
Jan.'97
3.39
37
-40
1.51
24.45
23.0
Jan. '98
14.48
36
-25
.58
6.00
9.0
Jan. '99
19.70
41
-32
.71
9.57
12.0
Jan. '00
5.74
36
-30
.70
10.50
8.5
Feb.'97
13.00
40
-30
.16
4.00
23.0
Feb. '98
27.70
52
-12
1.63
3.25
10.0
Feb. '99
19.70
44
-11
.75
10.75
11.0
Feb.'OO
19.74
50
-18
.56
4.10
10.0
Mar. '97
23.90
58
-17
1.93
21.05
28.0
Mar.'98
27.20
52
-8
1.36
5.70
2.5
Mar.'99
29.33
56
-5
1.51
6.25
8.5
Mar.'OO
33.90
63
-2
1.40
2.30
.75
Total snowfall for the winter was: '96/97 (71.7"), '97-98 (24.95"), '98-99 (44.99"). '99-00 (22.52")


The winter of '96-97 was cold and snowy, followed by the El-Nino winter of '97/'98, followed by the warmer than normal winter of '98/'99. We now have concluded the winter of '99/'00 that turned out to be a very warm and dry winter like the El-Nino winter. The ground has been bare since Feb. 26, except for three small snows that melted within one day. By contrast, the ground was not clear of snow until April 10 in 1997.

The lake froze over this winter on Dec. 12 and the thickness of the ice at various times were measured as follows: 11" on Dec. 25, 14" on Jan. 2, 20.5" on Jan. 31, 27" on Feb. 22, and 20" on Mar. 12. The lack of snow cover contributed to rapidly increasing ice thickness and also is now providing for early ice-out.

Conclusion:
Three of the last four winters have been warmer than normal and also drier than normal. The lake water level is the lowest for this time of year in the memory of long-time residents of this area. We were fortunate last year to have a wet summer. We urgently need another wet spring and summer to restore the water in the lake again.

Respecffully submitted, P.K. Edwards

Note: (April 3, 00)
It was raining as I prepared this weather recap on April 2. During the night the temperature dropped and it turned to heavy, wet snow. We got approximately 5" of snow and almost 1" of H2O from this storm. (The exact measurement of snow could not be obtained because of melting due to the warm ground when it started snowing.) This snow fall exceeds the entire amount for March and almost equals the total for February and March combined. Let's hope it keeps coming.

P.K.



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Once more...safety tips concerning lightning


Although tornadoes and floods tend to generate more headlines, lightning has killed over 6,000 Americans. But many of the deaths were preventable. Don't wait until you see lightning flash before you move inside. The first clap of thunder is a signal to get off the boat, out of the water or off the golf course. Any shelter will offer protection, but to increase your safety, stay away from windows and off the telephone. If you can't get indoors, crouch under a clump of shrubs. Do not stand under or near a lone tree or fence. If you encounter a person who has been struck by lightning, begin CPR immediately.

Lightning Myths and Facts


Myth: If it is not raining, then there is no danger from lightning.
Fact: Lightning often stikes outside of heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall.

Myth: The rubber soles of shoes or rubber tires on a car will protect you from being struck by lightning.
Fact: Rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide NO protection from lightning. However, the steel frame of a hard-topped vehicle provides increased protection if you are not touching metal. although you may be injured if lightning strikes your car, you are much safer inside a vehicle than outside.
Myth: "Heat lightning" occurs after very hot summer days and poses no threat.
Fact: What is referred to as "heat lightning" is acctually lightning from a thunderstorm too far away for thunder to be heard. However, the storm may be moving in your direction!

(Reprint from National Weather Service)


If Caught Outdoors and No Shelter Is Nearby...
(Reprint from National Weather Service)




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Sportsmen's Club plans two new shore lunch/picnic sites


The Sportsmen's Club board has been working over the winter months to choose appropriate sites and make arrangements to establish two new shore lunch/picnic sites on opposite ends of the lake.

Board member Harold Korpela has been working with Paul Wannarka, manager of the Soudan Underground Mine State Park, to establish a site on park property in Swedetown Bay.

Vice president Dale Lundblad has been working with Carol Booth, assistant ranger with the U.S. Forest Service, to establish a site on the north shore of Norwegian Bay on federal land. That site is an ideal shore lunch location which has been used by local fishing guides for many years. It will also be a trail head for the recently established Black Bay Peninsula hiking trail system which is a cooperative effort between local DNR Forestry and the Lake Vermilion Resort Association.

The Club hopes to have docks, fire rings, picnic tables and latrines installed by late summer. Members should check with Club board members to determine the status of these projects through the summer or at the Club's website: http://www.LakeVermilion.com/SCLV.



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DNR announces series of 'Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality' workshops

Looking for new ideas for landscaping shoreland property in order to benefit wildlife and water quality? Join other shoreland property owners for a day habitat on your property. One-day lakescaping workshops are being offered statewide to give shoreland owners alternatives to the conventional practice of planting lawn all the way to the lake.

Instruction in classroom and field settings will provide a deeper understanding of shoreland ecosystems. Sound methods of how to plan and plant diverse natural shorelines to restore wildlife habitat and improve water quality will be presented. Tips on design, site preparation, planting and maintenance will be offered. The skills learned at these workshops may also be applied to landscaping along rivers, streams and wetlands.

The advanced registration (more than 10 days in advance of session) fee is $15 for shoreland owners, citizens and students, or $45 for persons attending in a paid, professional capacity. On-site (or less than 10 days in advance) registration fees are $25 for shoreland property owners, citizens and students; and $60 for professionals attending in a paid capacity. Registration includes a copy of "Lakescaping for Wildlife & Water Quality," all other resource materials, lunch and refreshments.

Landscaping for Wildlife and Water Quality Workshops
Registration: 8:00 a.m. Workshop: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Workshop Dates and Locations
Date - 2000
Nearest Town
Facility
May 20
Brainerd
Central Lakes College
June 3
Sandstone
Audubon Center of the North Woods
June 10
Owatonna
Cabela's
June 17
Hackensack
Deep Portage Conservation Reserve
July 7
Alexandria
Alexandria Technical College
July 29
Britt
Laurentian Environmental Learning Center
August 12
Litchfield
Peter's on Lake Ripley
August 19
Bemidji
Bemidji State University
September 16
Cloquet
Cloquet Forestry Center
September 23
Grand Rapids
Camp Bluewater
September 30
St. Cloud
St. Cloud State University
October 7
Orono
Freshwater Society on Lake Minnetonka
October 14
Marine on the St. Croix
Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center




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Could Global Warming Impact Lake Vermilion?




There is a great deal of debate about the global warming trend and if it is caused by human activities, some natural cycle or a combination of the two. Those of us who live in Minnesota, a northem state with a cold climate, situated in the center of the continent, tend to have the attitude that global warming will probably only have a minimal impact on the environment here. According to the following article reprinted from the Minnesota Lakes Association Reporter, recent research indicates that the exact opposite may be true.

MINNESOTA S HERITAGE AT GREAT RISK FROM GLOBAL WARMING

A special report, "Playing With Fire: Global Warming in Minnesota" by Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ME3) describes the potentially disastrous effects from global climate change facing Minnesota's agriculture, forests, lakes and streams, and prairie wetlands.

Global warming has been a hot topic over the past 15 years, and there is now a growing critical mass of data that supports the claim that humans are having an impact on weather and climate above and beyond normal atmospheric variability.

Fact: Temperature records over the past 100 years suggest an alarmingly rapid warming. Evidence: The warmest year of the century, and likely the millennium, was 1998, edging out 1995 and 1997. The 11 warmest years this century have occurred since 1981, and the warmest six since 1990. Temperatures have risen faster in this century than at any time in the past 10,000 years.

In the report forward by Paul Douglas, noted Minnesota meteorologist, he states, "The carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the atmosphere is already 30 percent higher than in pre-industrial times, and halfway into the next century it will have doubled. I believe that, based on all the available data, either: a) this is the 'Mother of Al1 Coincidences,' or b) some very distinct trends are emerging, with troubling consequences for daily weather and longer-term climate."

Minnesota's Environment Will Feel the Heat

In Minnesota, our environment is particularly threatened by global warming because our state is a land of ecoIogicaI edges. The vast prairies of the West meet the hardwood forests of the East and the conifer forests of the North. Minnesota is the only place on the continent where these three ecosystems meet.

This provides Minnesota with remarkable diversity that most certainly could be threatened if the Earth warms, as predicted, by as much as 7 degrees F. over the next 100 years. Climate records at Ft. Snelling in St. Paul show temperature increases in Minnesota between the 1860s and 1937 at three times the worldwide average. The result could be agricultural disruption, decimated and disappearing forests, significant loss of fisheries, changes in water quality, frequent floods and droughts, and rapid declines of wetlands.

Minnesota's Lakes and Streams: Reducing the Danger

Minnesota's 12,000 lakes are synonymous with the good life in Minnesota. Rising levels of greenhouse gases will create a warmer climate that will severely impact our lakes and streams. The drier soil conditions and increased evaporation that could accompany global warming may result in lower lake levels and river flows, warmer water, and reduced water quality. Lakes in northern Minnesota could see ice melt four to five weeks earlier and ice and snow thickness reduced by 50 percent, reducing opportunities for ice fishers and snowmobilers.

Northern lakes may be severely impacted. David Schindler, a limnologist at the University of Alberta, studied a group of iakes in Ontario just 120 miles north of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The boreal freshwater ecosystems he examined are similar to those of the BWCAW.

Schindler's study showed that during a 20-year period, the mean annual lake temperature increased 3.6 F. Drying caused declines of more than 50 percent in annual runoff and led to fires in the area. Such changes in temperature and precipitation would have devastating effects on the ecosystems of the BWCAW and Voyageurs National Park.

University of Minnesota Professor Heinz Stefan has researched potential climate change effects on temperatures and dissolved oxygen in Minnesota lakes. He projects that good growth habitat for coldwater fishes, such as trout and cisco, will diminish as much as 90 percent under a global warming scenario; warm-water fishes, such as bass, might increase by over 50 percent. Least affected will be habitat for cool-water fishes, such as northern pike and walleye.

Studies show similar risks for Minnesota's North Shore trout streams. In the Baptism River, one of five streams studied by Stefan's group, water temperatures could increase 4 F. to 8 F. due to the climate changes with a doubling of CO2 in the atmosphere. Losses of streambank trees because of climate change or other disruption could further warm stream waters, and coldwater fish, such as trout, could disappear while warmwater fish would thrive.

What must we do?

Minnesotans must recognize that slowing global warming, by reducing CO2 emissions, is the best way to protect the forests, lakes, prairies, and wetlands of Minnesota. We can burn less fossil fuel by cutting our energy consumption and, in effect, the amount of coal burned for energy production. We can drive more fuel efficient cars. These are the two leading causes of global warming. We can support federal, state, and local policies that discourage pollution and encourage the growth of clean energy technologies. When we conserve energy, we'll have the added benefit in Minnesota of reduced mercury levels in fish due to reduction in coal burning.

All Minnesotans must do their part to curb climate change. As Paul Douglas said, "Global climate change is an environmental reality that needs to be acknowledged today. The decisions we make today will have a profound impact on the future quality of life, not just for Minnesota, but world-wide."



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Burn barrels -- trash ain't what it used to be

Backyard burning of trash has not been legal in Minnesota since 1969, due to a new generation of toxins and better alternativaes for handling them. Burning materials such as plastics, asphalt, rubber and other man-made materials generates hazardous air pollutants. A 1994 study done for the USEPA showed that garbage burned in a burn barrel emits twice as much furans (possible carcinogenic toxins), 20 times more dioxin (an endocrine disrupter) and 40 times more particulates than if that same pound of garbage were burned in an incinerator with air pollution controls.

Burn barrels often emit acid vapors, carcinogenic tars and "heavy metals" such as lead, cadmium and chromium, as well as unhealthful levels of carbon monoxide. The closer you stand to the burn barrel, the more of these harmful chemicals you inhale.

Residual ash is anoather result of incomplete combustion. Burn barrels operate at low temperatures (400-500 degerees F.), resulting in incomplete combustion of the wastes being burned. Frequently, a significant portion of material in the barrel -- especially at the bottom -- is not burned up. Ash disposal outside of a sanitary landfill can cause problems sooner (for those immediately exposed) or later (for example, if water contacting the ash becomes contaminated and gets into ground-water and/or surface water).

Materials that may not be open burned -- such as tires, plastics and rubber -- should not be burned in a furnace, wood stove or similar home heating system. DNR permits to burn vegetative materials are available, though not for any components allowable at landfills.

What to do instead of burn --



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