Monthly Archives: May 2017
Lake Vermilion Shore Lunch Sites Get New Tables
The Norwegian Bay North and Wolf Bay shore lunch sites now have new picnic tables, thanks to the combined efforts of the US Forest Service (USFS), the Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade, and the Vermilion Lake Association (VLA). The new tables, provided by the USFS, were. . .
Read more »Lake Vermilion Fishing Report – East End
The smaller 10-12 inch walleyes are taking over some of the typical early June spots with bigger fish mixed in if you wait it out and work for them. The good part is there is lots of action to be had when you find them.. . .
Read more »Lake Vermilion Fishing Report – West End
Some crappies being caught off and on in shallow mud basins, not necessarily on the banks. The walleye bite has fluctuated lately with the cold fronts and rain. Many anglers are finding a good bite and some are struggling. The bobber fishing is landing some. . .
Read more »Lake Vermilion Fishing Report – East End
The weather over the past week has had a major effect on the mood of the walleyes with “here today, gone tomorrow” being the major theme of the week. There are definite bite windows occurring throughout the day, so don’t give up on your spots where you. . .
Read more »The Loon Count … A Lake Vermilion Tradition
Lake Vermilion volunteers will repeat “the count” for the 35th time on Monday, July 10. Last year, 262 loons were recorded, including 34 chicks. Both numbers were near the 10-year historical average. Lake Vermilion has always been known for its large population of loons. To. . .
Read more »Lake Vermilion’s Shore Lunch Sites on Your Phone
When you’re ready to take a break from fishing or tubing this weekend, grab your smartphone. A map of Lake Vermilion’s eight shore lunch sites can be found here on the Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) website. The shore lunch page on the VLA website has. . .
Read more »Go Underwater with MAISRC to Study Watermilfoil
For the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC), this month marked the return of open water and the beginning of another field season. Researchers are now out at lakes across the metro area examining the differences between invasive Eurasian watermilfoil, native northern watermilfoil, and. . .
Read more »Removing Lake Plants Could Require a Permit
Lakeshore property owners are reminded that a permit may be required to remove aquatic plants. “We remind folks each year that aquatic plants are essential to healthy lake ecosystems and property owners who want to remove them should check the regulations to see if they. . .
Read more »Fishing Report from Lake Vermilion Guides League
East End Report: Opening weekend provided some great weather this year and the fish were cooperating. The walleyes were in the mud in 20′ to 32′ during the daytime and were biting on Lindy Rigs and jigs and minnows. The evening bite was best on. . .
Read more »Fishing Report from Lake Vermilion Guides League
West End Report: The Saturday walleye opener on Lake Vermilion was a beautiful day with much warmer temperatures than we sometimes get for this big Minnesota fishing event. Overall, it was a pretty good opener, starting out with a chilly Saturday morning, but it didn’t prevent the fish. . .
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