Lake Vermilion

Nearest Town:  Tower, Minnesota

Lake Size:  40,557 Acres

Fishing Species:  Walleye, Bluegill, Crappie, Northern Pike, Muskie, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass

Public Boat Ramps:  Many located around Lake Vermilion including:

Hoodoo point off State Hwy. 169 & Co. Rd. 697

West shore of Head of Lakes Bay off Co. Rd. 24

Everett Bay off Co. Rd. 77

North side of Rice Bay off Co. Rd. 408

Lake Notes:  One of the most Beautiful Lakes in Minnesota.  Maximum depth of 78 ft.  Over 290 miles of shoreline.  Most fish in Vermilion relate to rocky structure due to the low number of weed beds.  The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) can be accessed directly from Lake Vermilion.

Lake Vermilion Map

 

Lake Vermilion Fishing Species & Tips

Lake Vermilion Walleye Fishing

Walleye Fishing Tips

Pulling blades, Lindy rigging and trolling #9 Shadraps works well in the summer in 20 to 35 ft.

 

Lake Vermilion Northern Pike Fishing

Northern Pike Fishing Tips

Try Spinnerbaits in the reeds, big cranks on windblown points, and large weed flats with good depth for some good size Pike.

 

Lake Vermilion Muskie Fishing

Muskie Fishing Tips

Try large baits with props in the early morning and late evening hours.
 

Lake Vermilion Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

Try Rocks, docks, saddles, boulder flats around mainlake islands and the deep weed edges, for some quality Smallmouth bass. Use Spinnerbaits, cranks and soft plastics.

 

Lake Vermilion Crappie Fishing

Lake Vermilion Bluegill Fishing

 

Fishing Lake Vermilion in Northern Minnesota