2021 Lake Vermilion Fishing Reports

[Captain Acorn]

how has the bite been up there this week?

[StateofHockey]

Been up the last 2 weekends and fishing has been improving.  Did ok with Lindys with rainbows fishing edges of deep water where it comes up to 15-20 FOW. No wallhangers but a great shore lunch

[Deet]

anyone have recent water temps? Last couple days if possible. Thanks!

[Cliff Wagenbach]

Deet,

Sorry, I pulled my boat for the winter last week and can not help you.

Cliff

[Deet]

Deet,

Sorry, I pulled my boat for the winter last week and can not help you.

Cliff

what was the last temp you observed?

[Cliff Wagenbach]

Lowest temp that I saw was 49 degrees in Big Bay.

Cliff

[Deet]

46 - 48 yesterday

[Cliff Wagenbach]

46 - 48 yesterday

Any fish?

Cliff

[Deet]

Lost one and saw a couple more. muskies. should have brought light tackle.

[JerkinLips]

I had 45°F on October 31.  I left my boat/motor in the water for another couple of weeks since the forcast looked very moderate.

[Reid Saarela]

Here is a little video my buddy put together of a walleye trip we took back in the middle of October. Enjoy!

 

 

[delcecchi]

I hear it is snowing pretty good in Cook.  I hope it melts soon!  

You guys in the East getting it too?

[CigarGuy]

The snow was coming down pretty good at times and the wind was blowing.  The floor of the boat was white,  We didn't make it out till 6:30ish and stayed to 9:15, caught 4 crappies and a nice bluegill for breakfast tomorrow,  Last time I was ice fishing I was sitting on the ice in a long sleeve shirt, tonight, I had my ice fishing outfit on-gotta love it!

[neptune]

Coming up this weekend with the fam.  Most likely I will have three kids in the boat at all times so I hoping to find and stay on the fish.  Any recent reports?  I heard from a neighbor that they jigged in 17-20 on opener and couldn't keep them off their lines.  Cliff also mentioned he was having luck deeper on rigs.  Any idea what this steady nice weather will do to the eyes for Saturday?

[delcecchi]

Go east, young man.

[Cliff Wagenbach]

Neptune,

There is still a very good bite from the smaller eater sized walleyes on the east end.

Rigs or jigs in 22' to 33' depths. Minnows and leeches.

Cliff

[neptune]

Thanks guys. I figured it might be that simple this weekend. I'm heading to the dock to try some shore fishing in a few minutes.

[TrueNorth]

Anyone else wondering about a Mark B update to start the year?  I know I am.  

[MarkB]

On ‎5‎/‎25‎/‎2016 at 8:16 PM, TrueNorth said:

Anyone else wondering about a Mark B update to start the year?

Dock fishing has been the sum total of my fishing exploits this season. Lots of 12"-15" walleyes and more small northerns than usual for this part of the lake. I have observed lots of boat activity around the reef that heads west of the flagpole on the west side of Banana. Also boats between Daisy and Banana on the south side . Evidently, the hole on the shoreline point just east of Birch Point Marina is producing regularly. If I were to go fishing in a boat in the next few days, I would find a BIG rock pile that tops out fairly shallow at 5'-6'. Anchor along the edge and fish the 6'-8' depth close to deeper water. I think this presentation might catch a way better average walleye and, most likely, some nice slot fish to boot. The big fish should be shallow in rocks, at least part of the day. One spring my Dad and I caught 21 walleyes one morning on top of the reef that stretches across the channel on the east end of the S curve. 14 of them were slot fish!!!

Now for the reason behind my lack of posts. Last December, I decided to check out the interest for selling my boat on Craigslist. The first guy that called bought it. So, I listed my lift and it sold right away. In addition, that guy bought everything in my boathouse that I would sell. In late February a call out of nowhere resulted in selling our home here on the lake. So, one week from today, Linda and I will leave Lake Vermilion for our new home in a different state. My days of posting too many fishing stories and repetitious photos have come to an end.

I will however share any Lake Vermilion fishing knowledge that I might have if anyone wants to PM me for some suggestions. I might even share a few of those spots I've written so much about. My good friend Dick(RedLabGuy) has invited me to go fishing before I leave and I'm trying to figure out a way to make it happen.....

Good Fishing,

MarkB

 

[10,000 Casts]

Best of luck to you Mark! I have always enjoyed reading your posts.

[delcecchi]

Sad to see you go. 

[chaffmj]

Best of luck to you in your new home. I will miss your posts. Thanks!

[Cliff Wagenbach]

Mark,

Good luck in your new home!

I am sure you will find some lunkers to catch there too!

Cliff

[redlabguy]

The lake is losing one of its best anglers and I hate to see Linda go. Mark was out there every day with her and must've picked something up, because he's pretty good at it, too. It's just like Mark to use his last (?) post giving us some good direction and an idea I hadn't thought of.  I know I'm a better fisherman because of him. I'm among many who will miss him here. Vermilion and the forum won't be the same.

Dick

p.s. I'm hoping I'm adding a photo of the fishing photo master at work.

[BartmanMN]

Wow, that is a big loss.  It really seemed like you were living the good life up there.  Enjoy your new adventure.

[JerkinLips]

Really appreciate your posts, Mark.  Best of luck in your new location.

[TrueNorth]

Thanks Mark B - Your stories, knowledge and insight are second to none.  Best of luck to you!  

[EyeWannabee]

As most on this site have mentioned already it is sad day for all us who have enjoyed and learned from your many adventures on the lake. Wishing u the best for you and your wife. Thanks

[delcecchi]

10 hours ago, BartmanMN said:

Wow, that is a big loss.  It really seemed like you were living the good life up there.  Enjoy your new adventure.

I couldn't have lived up there year around.   I don't like winter all that much.    And my wife likes it even less. 

Good luck in your new adventures.   I hope they aren't prompted by unfortunate circumstances. 

[vermilionfox]

Mark the best of luck to you and your wife on your new adventure!