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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Vermilion Lake, MN
- How big is Little Vermilion Lake?
- How deep is Little Vermilion Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Little Vermilion Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Little Vermilion Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Little Vermilion Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Little Vermilion Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Little Vermilion Lake?
How big is Little Vermilion Lake?
How deep is Little Vermilion Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Little Vermilion Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Golden Shiner, Lake Whitefish, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Lamprey, Silver Redhorse and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Little Vermilion Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Little Vermilion Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Little Vermilion Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Little Vermilion Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Little Vermilion Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Little Vermilion is a 1,287 acre class-7 lake on the Minnesota-Ontario border. The lake is 3.5 miles east of Crane Lake, Minnesota; however the lake is accessed by boat through Crane Lake and Sand Point Lake which is approximately an 8 mile route. The portion of Little Vermilion that lies in Minnesota is approximately 540 acres, and is entirely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Little Vermilion has an experimental regulation which states that all Walleye from 17 to 28 inches must be released. A standard fisheries survey was completed on Little Vermilion in 2016.
Little Vermilion is a diverse fishery with several species of interest to anglers. Black Crappie are present and they average 9.3 inches in length, and fish over 11 inches were sampled. Bluegill are also present in the lake. They average 7.2 inches and fish over 8 inches were in the sample. Northern Pike numbers are within the expected range for this type of lake, and an average fish is near 23 inches. Sauger catch rates were also within the expected range for the lake. Only a few Smallmouth Bass were sampled, however nets are not appropriate gear for effectively sampling these fish, and there is likely a quality smallmouth fishery here similar to the lakes that are connected to Little Vermilion. Walleye are abundant, greatly surpassing the expectations for catch rates in this type of lake. Probably due to their great density, these fish are slow growing. An average Walleye from the 2016 sample was just over 12 inches. Yellow Perch are also abundant, and average 6.4 inches. Other species present during the survey included Redhorse, Rock Bass, Silver Lamprey, and White Sucker.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Little Vermilion Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Dovre Lake | 0.6 mi | 116 | 17 ft |
| Mukooda Lake | 5.2 mi | 774 | 78 ft |
| Crane Lake | 5.6 mi | 2,921 | 80 ft |
| Loon Lake | 6.7 mi | 2,498 | 76 ft |
| Norway Lake | 6.8 mi | 58 | 37 ft |
| Little Loon Lake | 7.1 mi | 167 | 68 ft |
| Sand Point Lake | 7.2 mi | 8,527 | 184 ft |
| South Lake | 7.6 mi | 35 | 10 ft |
| Echo Lake | 7.7 mi | 1,142 | 10 ft |
| North Lake | 8.2 mi | 99 | 10 ft |
