lake in Minnesota, USA
A 40,000-acre maze of rocky islands and bays on the edge of the Boundary Waters, Lake Vermilion offers premier walleye and muskellunge fishing plus smallmouth bass, big bluegill and northern pike. Located in the Iron Range near Tower and Cook in St. Louis County, northeastern Minnesota.
Lake Vermilion is a lake in Minnesota, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Lake Vermilion can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Lake Vermilion.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Lake Vermilion. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Lake Vermilion:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Lake Vermilion:
Anglers at Lake Vermilion can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Lake Vermilion before you cast a line.
Lake Vermilion is a lake in Minnesota, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.