eVermilion Magazine

Annual Meeting RSVP Deadline Extended!

There is still time to register for the Saturday, August 7th Annual Meeting at Camp Vermilion from 3-7pm. RSVPs will be accepted until Friday,  July 30th by: Terrie Heimann – jtheimann@live.com – 218-666-6057 Pat Michaelson – plmichaelson@gmail.com – 612-306-7702 With the increase of the Delta. . .

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Attention Vermilion Lake Association Members: Annual Meeting Notice

Our Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, August 7th @ Camp Vermilion, 2555 Vermilion Camp Road in Cook from 3-7pm. Schedule of Events 3-4:30pm: Discussion Tables and Voyageurs Canoeing (3:30 and 4:30 reservations required) 4:30-5:30pm: Pulled Pork Sandwich Picnic Dinner ($10 for adults, $5 for. . .

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2021 Lake Vermilion Loon Count

Monday, July 12, 2021 was a beautiful day to count loons on Lake Vermilion. Sixty eight dedicated volunteers all began their search at 9:00 a.m. in their designated areas looking for loon pairs, chicks, and singles. With the lake level low, eagles and gulls above. . .

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Get Paid to Protect Lake Vermilion This Summer

Lake Vermilion needs a few more boat inspectors at its public accesses for the 2021 boating season to better protect against aquatic invasive species (AIS).North St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) administers the watercraft inspection program throughout Northern St. Louis County. Watercraft Inspectors. . .

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Get Paid to Protect Lake Vermilion This Summer

Lake Vermilion needs a few more boat inspectors at its public accesses for the 2021 boating season to better protect against aquatic invasive species (AIS). North St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) administers the watercraft inspection program throughout Northern St. Louis County. Watercraft. . .

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Science Proves That Releasing Big Fish, And Keeping Only Small Ones, Improves a Fishery

Here’s Proof That Bigger is Better Big Fish Produce More and Better Eggs, Passing on Their Superior Genes Originally published by OutdoorCanada.ca Most informed anglers now intuitively understand the concept of “selective harvest.” That’s where we release the bigger, mature, often egg-laying members of a. . .

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Stewardship of Our Legacy: Preserving and Promoting Quality Fisheries

Walleye The 2020 annual fall gill-net survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) marked the highest lake wide Walleye catch rate in 37 years of standardized Lake Vermilion sampling at 20.4 fish/net. Although the 2020 survey result is continued evidence of an. . .

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Catch and Release Trophy Panfish

Here are two 10 year old fish – which one is more likely to be eaten? Some years ago, InFisherman magazine began emphasizing the common-sense of selective harvest of mid-size panfish, and recognition of large panfish as respectable trophies worthy of release, and not just. . .

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Spring Newsletter Available Online

The Vermilion Lake Association has mailed its spring newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about our new loon cam, ways to prepare fish, and more. Download or view your copy here.

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Give loons a wide berth

The ice is going out on many Lake Vermilion bays, so the loons will be arriving soon! Don’t be the one who causes a pair of loons to abandon their nest. Loons are curious creatures who will check out your boat while you’re fishing on. . .

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