Little Vermillion
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11003000
36 Surveys
147.15
Acres
55 ft
Max Depth
15
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little Vermillion. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 16.5 | 0.64 lb | 17 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.7 | 0.40 lb | 10 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 0.80 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.19 lb | 17 |
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.16 lb | 18 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.17 lb | 9 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.9 – 12.1 | 0.58 lb | 9 |
| 1982-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.1 – 10.5 | 0.55 lb | 6 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 13.8 (above normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 1.35 lb | 55 |
| 1982-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 1.58 lb | 12 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 1.36 lb | 7 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.37 lb | 3 |
| 1982-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.51 lb | 9 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.40 lb | 10 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.27 lb | 3 |
| 1982-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 19.7 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.24 lb | 59 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 14.8 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.32 lb | 59 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 5.00 lb | 2 |
| 1982-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 5.50 lb | 2 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 4.00 lb | 2 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.45 lb | 12 |
| 1982-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.50 lb | 6 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-21 | Standard trap nets | 11.7 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.23 lb | 35 |
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 2 |
CRP
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-02 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 | — | 0.43 lb | 20 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.25 lb | 4 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Little Vermillion. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Little Vermillion
- Weather forecast for Little Vermillion — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.1865°N, 93.8376°W — Get Directions
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.