Monthly Archives: September 2017
MAISRC to Study AIS Impact on Walleye Food Web
A diverse group of researchers from across the state recently launched a new project aimed at quantifying the impacts that invasive zebra mussels and spiny waterflea are having on food webs and growth rates of fish in Minnesota’s nine largest walleye lakes. The project, led. . .
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The walleye bite has been fairly steady over the past week with walleyes being caught by using a variety of tactics in varying depths. Lead core trolling is the most consistent with flicker shads in 25′ to 35′ of water producing a lot of fish. . . .
Read more »AIS Prevention Frequent Topic at Antique Boat Show
The Vermilion Lake Association’s information booth at the busy Antique and Classic Boat Show at the Landing Restaurant over Labor Day weekend hosted a steady flow of visitors. The most frequent question … “Tell me about invasive species at Lake Vermilion.” During the AIS discussions,. . .
Read more »Propellers and Deadheads Don’t Play Well Together
This propeller met this floating deadhead in Vermilion’s Pike Bay some time ago. The outcome was not pretty. One blade and a portion of the propeller hub remain embedded in the log. The Vermilion Lake Association asks for your help in reporting or removing any. . .
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The good fall walleye fishing is still a few weeks away as the water temperatures are still hovering in the low 60s. The walleye bite is still mediocre, but bouncing around from spot to spot seems to be the best approach to being able to. . .
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Walleye fishing is continuing to improve everyday although the fish are definitely on the move as they are starting to transition into their fall locations. The fish aren’t found that often in the same spot two days in a row, but when you find them,. . .
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