Bill Rosner of Wild Country Guide Service gives his us his latest fishing report for Lake Vermilion on June 13th, 2024
Lake Vermilion Fishing Report: 6-13-24
Lake Vermillion walleyes are falling into summer patterns and the fishing has been good. Plenty of other species are biting as well. With some awesome multi-species action right now is a great time to come and fish up on Lake Vermilion.
Walleye: Lake Vermilion Fishing Report
Walleyes can be found on a lot of different spots right now on Lake Vermilion. Look for walleyes on those deeper weed edges that are forming. Rock reefs and main lake points are also holding fish. Focus on depths between eight and twenty feet of water.
Walleyes can be caught a number of different ways. Lindy rigs, spinners, slip bobbers, and jigs are all working. Minnows, leeches, and nightcrawlers are triggering bites. It’s been beneficially to have all three available, because depending on the day and weather conditions there can be a preference on livebait.
Lake Vermilion Northern Pike:
Anglers are finding northern pike in the weedy bays in six to eight feet of water. There is lots of pike hold in the weeds and they have been aggressive! The best bite has been later on in the day, when the water has warmed up a bit from these cool mornings we’ve been having. Slow rolling baits along the tops of the weeds has been the best way to trigger bites.
Spinnerbaits, spinners, jerkbaits, and swimbaits will all get bit. Some of the better colors have been white and chartreuse.
Lake Vermilion Muskies:
Muskies are open and there’s plenty of big fish roaming around out there to be caught. Most anglers are having success on smaller sized baits. The muskies are pretty spread out right now. Some fish can be found in the shallow bays, while others can be found out in open water chasing ciscos.
Smallmouth Bass:
Look for smallmouth bass in the shallows. Focus on shallow rocky flats in less than eight feet of water. Hair jigs, Ned Rigs, and tubes are producing bites.
