eVermilion Magazine

St Louis County Commissioners have approved a $42,191 grant to the Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) to support AIS prevention at Lake Vermilion during 2021. The prevention program includes 6 projects, with special emphasis on watercraft inspections and on early detection of new infestations. “The VLA. . .

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

The Vermilion Lake Association has mailed its summer newsletter to its members. Act now to be among the first to read about the photo contest winners, AIS updates, and more. Download or view your copy here.

Members and friends of Vermilion Lake Association should note a unique opportunity to leverage donations made to Vermilion Lake Association this year.  As part of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Congress has changed the rules for the deductibility of charitable contributions.. . .

Minnesota author John Abel’s new book, “America’s Lake Vermilion…Its Seasons, Stories & Spirit” will drop from its regular price of $39.99 to $34.99 just in time for the holiday season. For each book sold to Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) members, $7 will be donated to. . .

Early detection of new aquatic invasive species (AIS) infestations is a team effort. The key to our success at Lake Vermilion is property owners, lake visitors, volunteer access sentries, and trained AIS Detectors all working together. Fall is an important time for property owners to. . .

In lieu of an in-person annual meeting, the Vermilion Lake Association held their election of board members via paper ballot. Members received ballots enclosed within the summer newsletter and returned them by mail.  A total of 105 votes were cast to approve current board members. . .

The Vermilion Lake Association held a photo contest in conjunction with our annual meeting voting. We were pleased with the number and quality of submissions. Our first place winner was #1803 “Starry Night” by Bob McNamara. Second place went to Jamie Kitzman with “Just a. . .

This propeller met this floating deadhead in Vermilion’s Pike Bay some time ago. The outcome was not pretty. One blade and a portion of the propeller hub remain embedded in the log. When the water is low, please be extra careful. The Vermilion Lake Association. . .

Matt Hennen, DNR Tower Area Fisheries, is urging boaters on Lake Vermilion to be on the lookout for DNR survey nets. The nets are deployed overnight (roughly 24 hours) during weekdays at the same 20 netting locations annually from late August through mid-September to assess. . .