eVermilion Magazine

There’s still time to apply for cost-share funding for spring 2020 pollinator habitat projects through the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources’ (BWSR) Lawns to Legumes program! https://bwsr.state.mn.us/l2l Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 28. Apply online at Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean. . .

The USFWS announced advance notice of their intent to prepare a NEPA document related to cormorant management for free-swimming (i.e., public) fish populations in addition to aquaculture. Comments from the public, governmental agencies, tribes, the scientific community, industry or any other interested parties are being. . .

While the weather is cold an blustery up north, we are thinking warm summer camp thoughts down south in Arizona!  You are invited to put on your favorite camp gear and gather with us. We will be taking in some summer pre-season baseball in Mesa. . .

The Vermilion Lake Association has mailed its winter newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about a record muskie caught on Vermilion, assessing shoreline habits, how zebra mussels impact a lake, and more. Download or view your copy here.

The Vermilion Lake Association has mailed its fall newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about our annual loon survey results, crappie fishing tips, aquatic invasive species updates, and more. Download or view your copy here.

An angler on Lake Vermilion caught and released Minnesota’s new state record muskellunge, a 57 1/4 inch fish that he called a “true giant.” The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified the state catch-and-release record fish on Oct. 11. The 57 1/4 inch fish had. . .

With water temps in the upper 50’s walleye are beginning to move to their fall locations. They are keying on mayfly larvae in soft bottom areas from 22-35 F.O.W.  A chartreuse or black/orange jig head tipped with a minnow has worked best. The leaves are. . .

Loon nest platforms provide additional options for Vermilion’s nesting loons as their population recovers. If your lakeshore property provides suitable habitat and loons in your area have not had chicks recently, please consider hosting a loon nest platform in 2020. The nesting pair prefers a. . .

Learn About Septic Systems and Private Wells! Monday, September 30th 2019 5pm-7pm Northwoods School 10248 Olson Rd E Cook, MN 55723 This free class will cover the basics of how septic systems function, well water testing, and how to help protect your well from contamination. . .

The walleye bite on Vermilion has been all over the place the last 10 days. Lead core or down rigging the main basins with crank baits have dominated the scene. Slip bobbers and half a crawler fished shallow and a jig and minnow fished in. . .