Family Vacation

[Guest]

The wife, 2 boys (ages 6 and 2), and I will be staying at Vermilion Dam Lodge from 8/11 to 8/18. I have never been on the big V. before and will be fishing smallies and walleyes when the family is in the boat, and muskies when I'm alone in the boat. I would appreciate any and all information on locations, presentations, etc. that you in the know can give. Thanks in advance.

[guideman]

Hi Jfish, there is some good fishing in
the areas close to the dam. Dago bay is
a good location for pan fish and pike.

The area known as the "pinch" at the begining of the narrows can be very good for walleye during the week, the
boat traffic on weekends can shut them down.

Norwiegian bay has some of the finest
smallmouth fishing on Vermilion, work the east side of Norwiegian point and just work your way up the shoreline.
Tubes, cranks, jigs and livebait have all been catching fish.

Niles and Wakeumup bay hold lots of walleye, work the reefs in Wakeumup try
stovetop, merrygoround and center reef.
Boys camp reef is also an option. Zups
point in Niles or the wind blown side of the bay should produce some walleye.

Lindys with a crawler have worked best for me most of the summer, slip bobbers
have been very effective in the evening
for walleye over points and rockpiles. You picked a very good time to come to Vermilion the bite is normally good at
that time and you will love the lake.

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[Jim W]

Also, if my memory serves me correctly, the folks at Vermilion Dam lodge keep a boat(s) below the falls. This can be non-stop fishing. Just pull up below the falls and sit in about 10 feet of water. Cast and jig in every direction. Jumbo Perch, smallmouth, walleye, NOrthern, muskie, suckers etc. Might be an "easier" place to take the kids for some fast action!!
Jim W

[vermilionfox]

I'll agree with Guideman and Jim W.
Norwegian has excellent fishing! For the kids try the windsock bay for panfish using a bobber (slip type it's easier for kids to cast) and leeches or crawlers, and the occasional big Northern who'll hit up your catch (sometimes even your bait) as you reel it in, be prepared.
Have also caught LOTS of fish below the falls. I can't vouch for the boat though.
Have a GREAT time!

[vermilionfox]

JFish,
forgot to tell you the windsock bay is about halfway up Norwegian from Wak-em-Up and of course is marked by a windsock!

[Guest]

Thanks guideman, JimW and vfox for the tips. Any muskies in the wolf bay or niles bay area? I've heard that oak narrows and points east can be good.