Category Archives: Fishing Reports

Lake Vermilion Fishing Report – East End

The shallow walleye bite in the rocks is going strong on leeches and crawlers fished on bobbers and by casting crank baits.  These fish are stuffed with crayfish as the crayfish are molting and are easy prey for all species of fish.  Even perch are. . .

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Lake Vermilion Fishing Report – East End

The bass spawn is in full swing with about half of the females dropping their eggs already. This week should be the peak of bass fishing rocky shore lines and they can be caught on just about anything! I had a few days this week. . .

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Lake Vermilion Fishing Report – West End

Walleyes can be found in the wind-blown bays and points at breaklines, using Lindy rigs.  Bait – 1st choice minnows, 2nd choice leeches or crawlers.  Rapalas are also good in the shallows in early morning or evenings. Limits are being caught periodically. Bobber fishing is. . .

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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.. . .

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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. . .

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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. . .

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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. . .

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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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