eVermilion Magazine

The fish all across Lake Vermilion are in their summer patterns and are very hungry with the warm water and large amounts of available forage. Walleye fishing has been nothing short of fantastic with fish holding along almost every shoreline break and piece of mid lake structure across. . .

Last Friday, Northwoods Bait and Tackle in Cook MN held a customer appreciation day to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Owners Joe and Kelly Rae Kruchowski invited the Vermilion Lake Association to participate with an information booth. “We are pleased to partner with the Vermilion Lake. . .

Hazard buoys and red/green channel markers help keep us all safe on Lake Vermilion. If you notice a buoy damaged, out of place or missing, please report the problem to Timbuktu Marina Matt Clines or Dawn Bogdan dawn@timbuktumarina.com 218-666-2434 The Vermilion Lake Association thanks Timbuktu. . .

Eurasian watermilfoil and starry stonewort are on top of Lake Vermilion’s aquatic invasive species threat list. Let’s all do our part to keep these weeds out of our lake!  

We’re ready! Property owners and lake visitors are encouraged to report any suspicious aquatic vegetation or invertebrates which they do not recognize as native to Lake Vermilion. Early detection of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is key to managing or removing the infestation. This year, our. . .

The walleyes are moving out to some of the main lake structure in Big Bay and Frazier Bay and are biting in 22′ to 28′ of water. These edges near the rocks are holding the most fish as the walleyes are feeding on the molting crayfish. Both. . .

The warming water and more stable weather have really turned the bite. The best walleye fishing has been in 18-24 feet of water in the sand adjacent to mud-bottom areas.  One day they want leeches, the next worms, and the next minnows; so, continue to. . .

If you live on or near any lake, you are there for one specific reason.  It’s because you love the lake and want to share that love with everyone around you. Harold and Shirley Korpela knew the first time they laid eyes on Lake Vermilion. . .

Progress is continuing on the development of recreation opportunities at Minnesota’s newest state park, and there is more to come. At a June 7 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new campground at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park, Minnesota State Parks and Trails Director Erika Rivers. . .

What a crazy spring! The ice was out very late, yet it’s been one of the fastest warmups we’ve seen in a long time. Bobber fishing for me right now has been very good in 4 to 6 feet of water along rocky, protruding shorelines. . .