Monthly Archives: July 2018

Summer Newsletter Available Now Online

The Vermilion Lake Association is ready to mail its spring newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about our 50th Anniversary Picnic, The Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade, Cormorant Update, and more. Download or view your copy here.

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How to Report Suspicious Vegetation at Vermilion

Early detection of new aquatic invasive species (AIS) infestations is a team effort: Key to our success is property owners, lake visitors, volunteer access sentries, and AIS Detectors all working together. Please report any suspicious aquatic vegetation or invertebrates which you do not recognize as. . .

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2018 Loon Count on Lake Vermilion

For the 36th consecutive year, a summer loon count was conducted by the Vermilion Lake Association. In 2018, the loons numbered 235.  Of these, 197 adults and 38 chicks were counted.  Between recent storms and rain downpours, 67 plus volunteers found Monday, July 9th to. . .

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Lake Vermilion Fishing Report

The fish all across Lake Vermilion are in their summer patterns and are very hungry with the warm water and large amounts of available forage. Walleye fishing has been nothing short of fantastic with fish holding along almost every shoreline break and piece of mid lake structure across. . .

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Northwoods Bait & Tackle … AIS Prevention Partner

Last Friday, Northwoods Bait and Tackle in Cook MN held a customer appreciation day to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Owners Joe and Kelly Rae Kruchowski invited the Vermilion Lake Association to participate with an information booth. “We are pleased to partner with the Vermilion Lake. . .

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Keep Lake Vermilion’s Hazard Buoys in Their Place

Hazard buoys and red/green channel markers help keep us all safe on Lake Vermilion. If you notice a buoy damaged, out of place or missing, please report the problem to Timbuktu Marina Matt Clines or Dawn Bogdan dawn@timbuktumarina.com 218-666-2434 The Vermilion Lake Association thanks Timbuktu. . .

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Be a Hero Transport Zero — Remove Weeds

Eurasian watermilfoil and starry stonewort are on top of Lake Vermilion’s aquatic invasive species threat list. Let’s all do our part to keep these weeds out of our lake!  

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