Minnesota Fishing Guide

Vermillion

Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11002900

119 Surveys

Special Regulations for Vermillion

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

410.35
Acres
27 ft
Max Depth
0
14
Fish Species
25
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Vermillion. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 1.13 lb 2
2023-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.14 lb 4
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.51 lb 7
2010-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 1.17 lb 3

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.06 lb 3
2018-07-23 Standard gill nets 3.3 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.09 lb 30
2023-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.06 lb 1
2023-06-26 Standard gill nets 4.9 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.07 lb 44
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 6.0 — — 8
2023-07-18 15-ft beach seine 3.3 — — 10
2023-07-18 50-ft beach seine 7.3 — — 22
2010-07-12 50-ft beach seine 212.0 — — 212
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 12.5 — — 25
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 23.0 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.09 lb 207
2010-07-12 Backpack electrofishing 4.5 — — 5
2010-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.07 lb 2

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.70 lb 16
2018-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 1.06 lb 4
2023-06-26 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.74 lb 45
2023-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.76 lb 2
2010-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.75 lb 1
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.69 lb 3

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard gill nets 8.7 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.80 lb 78
2018-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.73 lb 1
2023-06-26 Standard gill nets 12.3 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.19 lb 111
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 1
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 7.8 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.23 lb 70
2010-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.87 lb 2

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.04 lb 2
2023-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.9 0.44 lb 3
2010-07-12 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2010-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.8 0.17 lb 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard gill nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.11 lb 10
2018-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.67 lb 1
2023-06-26 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.66 lb 17
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.69 lb 23
2010-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 2.74 lb 1

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.68 lb 6
2023-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.65 lb 1
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 8.3 — — 11
2023-07-18 15-ft beach seine 17.7 — — 53
2023-07-18 50-ft beach seine 38.7 — — 116
2010-07-12 50-ft beach seine 42.0 — — 42
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 19.0 — — 38
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.33 lb 5
2010-07-12 Backpack electrofishing 12.6 — — 14

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.9 — 0.20 lb 8
2018-07-23 Standard trap nets 4.4 (below normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.15 lb 40
2023-06-26 Standard trap nets 9.6 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.16 lb 77
2023-06-26 Standard gill nets 6.7 — 0.20 lb 60
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 82.5 — — 110
2023-07-18 15-ft beach seine 10.3 — — 31
2023-07-18 50-ft beach seine 11.3 — — 34
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.27 lb 18
2010-07-12 Standard trap nets 7.1 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.26 lb 64

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.09 lb 5
2018-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.10 lb 10
2023-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.12 lb 4
2023-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.13 lb 1
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — — 4
2023-07-18 15-ft beach seine 3.3 — — 10
2023-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 2
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 2.1 — 0.26 lb 19
2010-07-12 Backpack electrofishing 3.6 — — 4
2010-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.24 lb 2
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 4

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 6.20 lb 3
2018-07-23 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 5.12 lb 5
2023-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 6.25 lb 2
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 4.63 lb 3

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.36 lb 7
2023-06-26 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.82 lb 16
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — — 1
2010-07-12 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.54 lb 12

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2018-07-23 Standard gill nets 6.1 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.27 lb 55
2018-07-23 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.33 lb 12
2023-06-26 Standard gill nets 6.8 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.30 lb 61
2023-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.14 lb 4
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 11.3 — — 15
2023-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 2
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 8.1 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.29 lb 73
2010-07-12 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.33 lb 18
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1

NRD

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-07-18 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 9.8 — 13

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 42.0 — 56
2023-07-18 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — 2
2023-07-18 50-ft beach seine 2.3 — 7
2010-07-12 50-ft beach seine 5.0 — 5
2010-07-12 Backpack electrofishing 6.3 — 7

LED

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — 1
2023-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-07-18 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — 4
2023-07-18 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — 2
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 0.8 — 1
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 2

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-07-18 50-ft beach seine 19.7 — 59
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 14.3 — 19
2023-07-18 15-ft beach seine 3.3 — 10
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 65.0 — 130

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-07-18 50-ft beach seine 76.3 — 229
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 141.0 — 282

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-07-18 50-ft beach seine 2.7 — 8
2023-07-18 Backpack electrofishing 15.0 — 20
2023-07-18 15-ft beach seine 14.0 — 42
2010-07-12 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — 2
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 16.5 — 33

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-07-18 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — 3
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 2.5 — 5

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-07-12 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 1.08 lb 1
2010-07-12 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1

Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-07-12 Backpack electrofishing 32.3 — 36
2010-07-12 50-ft beach seine 59.0 — 59
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 119.5 — 239

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2010-07-12 Backpack electrofishing 5.4 — — 6
2010-07-12 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.37 lb 1

BST

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2010-07-12 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 1

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Beimert Outdoors

Brainerd, MN

(218) 746-4018

★ 5

Big Nasty Tackle

Cass Lake, MN

(218) 339-2274

★ 3.1

Chad Zbasnik Fishing

Walker, MN

(218) 252-5363

Corner Store Depot & Liquor

Brainerd, MN

(218) 824-2007

★ 4.7

Dean's Bait, Walker

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2248

★ 4.8

Full Stringer Bait and Tackle

Longville, MN

(218) 363-2031

★ 4.8

Lakes Area Powersports

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1558

★ 4.6

Leech Lake Distributors

Walker, MN

(218) 547-1505

Nearby Marinas

Bar Harbor Pontoon Rentals

Lake Shore, MN

(218) 855-2651

★ 5

Bentley Pontoons Boat & Snowmobile Storage

Longville, MN

Blackwater lake access

Longville, MN

651-296-6157

★ 4.8

Bradford & Blake Boat Storage

Hackensack, MN

(218) 348-9580

Brainerd Lakes Marine LLC

Pequot Lakes, MN

(218) 821-1648

Captain Gary Leech Lake Pontoon Rental

Walker, MN

(218) 547-2231

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near Vermillion

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Vermillion.

Decoy Lodge (Cabin 106) at Bluewater Lodge Resort
Fishing Resort Walker

(714) 235-6033
Ice Guys Fish House Rentals
Fishing Resort East Gull Lake

(218) 851-6488
Leech Lake Cabins
Fishing Resort Walker

(218) 766-6878
Lien's Resort
Fishing Resort Longville

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Vermillion. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Vermillion

Adventures Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 232-6556
Bobby G's Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 831-7711
Boggs Fishing Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 820-5612
Brainerd Lakes Area Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(763) 670-6033
Brainerd Lakes Guides
Fishing Guide

(218) 866-2876
Chuck Emery Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 536-0348

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.