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Photo Contest 2022: Lake Vermilion Seasons
The Vermilion Lake Association invites members to share the beauty of Lake Vermilion by submitting your photos! We are looking for photos of people or wildlife enjoying the lake, not only in the summer, but also winter, spring, and fall. (Hint: set your iPhone to. . .
Read more »High lake levels require caution
There have been many reports of floating docks, debris, and other flotsam due to our unusually high lake levels. Many big rocks/boulders that are usually easy to see are under water. Common sense suggests we use extra vigilance and lower speeds to avoid hitting objects. . .
Read more »Member Dock Signs Now Available
Members of the Vermilion Lake Association can now order a sign to proudly display on their dock. Order and pay through our website, save a copy of your receipt to present, and arrange pick up with a volunteer member on either the Tower End: Steve Lenertz. . .
Read more »Lake Vermillion 2022 AIS Prevention Funding Approved
The St Louis County Commissioners have approved a grant of $30,800 for 2022 to the Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) in support of preventing the introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) within Lake Vermilion. The VLS’s prevention program includes 6 projects with special emphasis on monitoring. . .
Read more »Learning from the Pagami Creek Fire – 10th Anniversary Events
Here is some information that VLA members might want to know about. Given the wildfire season we had last summer and the proximity to Lake Vermilion, there are some folks that might want more info ahead of the season. (Note the Chainsaw. . .
Read more »Winter Newsletter Is Online
The Vermilion Lake Association has mailed its winter newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about our new president, ways to prepare fish, and more. Download or view your copy here.
Read more »Lake Vermilion creel survey begins
December 6, 2021 Ice anglers fishing Lake Vermilion this winter may be asked to participate in the lake’s first winter creel survey since the winter of 1985-1986. Creel clerks from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be traveling the lake on foot or. . .
Read more »Minnesota Anglers: We Need Your Help
North St. Louis SWCD is administering an online survey of Minnesotan anglers. This is a part of a Behavior Change project for AIS Prevention. Live bait and bait water can harbor invasive species and diseases. Proper handling is encouraged through this project. See attached brochure. . .
Read more »Vermilion Lake Association Holds Annual Meeting
Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) members gathered for their annual meeting on Saturday, August 7 at scenic Camp Vermilion in Cook, MN, marking 53 years carrying out their mission to protect and improve Lake Vermilion. About 100 members and guests attended. Informational tables surrounding topics of. . .
Read more »An Urgent Message from the VLA Boating Safety Team
An urgent message from the VLA Boating Safety team: The severe drought we are currently experiencing has caused low water conditions in the lake to become hazardous. A member reported to the Boating Safety Coordinator on Friday August 20 that he hit a rock just. . .
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