Lake Vermilion in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (steep ledge) 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, 40°F water, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge · about 20 ft deep today
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 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
Tuesday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pmsunset, moonset · wind 5 mph
Wednesday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 12:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestmoon overhead, sunset, moonset · wind 5 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.
- FairMuskie
Late season. Slow, big baits for big fish.
- 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 1 recent pass.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 4:38 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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