Monthly Archives: October 2017
“Endangered” Starry Stonewort Loves Minnesota
Endangered in its native habitat, invasive starry stonewort finds ideal conditions to thrive in Minnesota lakes. Tough break for Minnesota. Starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) is a new aquatic invasive species in Minnesota. This green alga—native to Europe and Asia—was first identified in Minnesota in summer. . .
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Fishing on Lake Vermilion continues to be great and the fall colors keep holding on to make the adventure even better. Walleyes are biting on rainbow chubs and pike suckers in 25 to 40 feet of water. Lindy rigs are working the best but jigs. . .
Read more »Lake Vermilion Vegetation Survey Completed
This August, vegetation experts from RMB Environment Labs completed a survey of Vermilion’s littoral acres to inventory native vegetation and check for undetected aquatic invasive species (AIS) infestations. No new invasives were noted. The survey began in 2016 and had been scheduled over a four-year. . .
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It is starting to feel like fall and the fish are finally starting to act like it is fall! The walleye bite has been very good with jigs and minnows in the deeper water, 25 to 35 feet seems to be the best. These fish. . .
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