Lake Vermilion in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Vermilion today
Minnesota · 58.5 sq mi · updated
Some algae possible, 45°F water, calm this morning.
Where to stay near Lake Vermilion
- Muskego Point ResortResort · by the waterSee prices
- Polley's ResortResort · by the waterSee prices
- Pehrson Lodge Resort on Lake VermilionResort · by the waterSee prices
- Vintage Vermilion Cabins and RetreatResort · by the waterSee prices
- Vermilion CabinsResort · by the waterSee prices
- Vermilion Dam LodgeResort · by the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
22 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
55% Fair chance for northern pike today · 2–16 ft deep
- Water 45°F on top, much colder than they like, so they move slowly and stay deep.
- Best water today is 2–16 ft deep, mostly on flats.
- The lake is mixed top to bottom, so fish can use many depths.
Best zone: flat, about 4% of them, 2–16 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm · about 30 ft deep today
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
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- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodMuskie
Fall feed. Big baits along weed edges and breaks.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
No fresh view yet.
Clarity and algae
Some algae possible Algae possible
Last clear view from above: . Clouds hid the lake on 2 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:13 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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