Category Archives: General News
Lake Vermilion Northern Pike Regulations – 2019
The DNR is considering two options for the northern pike regulations on Lake Vermilion in 2019. The first option would be continue with the current special regulation: 3 northern pike with a slot limit of 24-36 inches where all fish would have to be released.. . .
Read more »AIS Hot Topic at Lake Vermilion’s Antique Boat Show
The Vermilion Lake Association’s information booth was again a busy place at the Antique and Classic Boat Show at the Landing Restaurant last Sunday. Many lake visitors and current members stopped by to ask questions and to thank the group for its work to protect. . .
Read more »DNR Seeking Info on Lake Vermilion Research Buoy
A DNR buoy near Spider Island in Vermilion’s Big Bay has recently escaped its mooring. The buoy and its attached temperature sensors were deployed in May to continuously record water column temperatures in the 70-foot deep hole near Spider, the deepest spot on Lake Vermilion.. . .
Read more »Lake Vermilion Fishing Report
Fishing on Lake Vermilion has been highlighted with some of the best and the worse days of the year over the past week. The walleye fishing has been excellent on the windy days with the fish congregating along the wind blown structure and shore lines.. . .
Read more »The VLA’s Weekend Party Was Also an Information Fair
Last Saturday’s 50th anniversary picnic was not just about food and meeting old friends. The 285 attendees also had a great opportunity to ask questions about key Vermilion Lake Association activities while kids explored the Camp Vermilion grounds and enjoyed the bouncy house. Lake association. . .
Read more »VLA Members Gather to Celebrate 50 Years of Service
The Vermilion Lake Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with a picnic last Saturday. Members reminisced about the first 50 years protecting and improving Lake Vermilion and discussed the challenges of the next fifty. Camp Vermilion on Wakemup Bay provided a fabulous setting with indoor and. . .
Read more »DNR Publishes Lake Vermilion Management Plan
A plan that covers how fish populations will be managed in Lake Vermilion through 2022 has been finalized by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Public input resulted in slight changes to the final plan including new stocking guidelines for muskie, a planned evaluation of. . .
Read more »Northern Pike Regulation Change on Lake Vermilion?
Anglers can play a role in a proposed fishing regulation change for northern pike on Lake Vermilion that would simplify northern pike regulations by bringing them in line with the new statewide zone regulation starting in May 2019. Anyone who wants to ask questions and. . .
Read more »Vermilion’s Eight Shore Lunch Sites Get New Signs
Lake association volunteers Dick Johnson, John Zwieg, and Mel Hintz installed new signs with the Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) name and logo at the eight shore lunch sites maintained by the VLA around the lake. The signs are mounted on the ends of the docks,. . .
Read more »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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