Lake Vermilion
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Lake Vermilion Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Tubes11
- Hard Topwater (Prop)4
- Ned Rigs4
- Finesse Hair Jigs3
- Bladed Jigs2
Smallmouth Bass36 Reports
Walleye12 Reports
Muskie4 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
Northern Pike1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Tubes
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
64°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
64°
Fishing was slow. Was hot, muggy, sunny, and flat calm. The few smallies were decent sized though. Hot pink Mepps muskie killer produced most fish, including a 40 inch muskie.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Topwater Popping
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
73°
The mid summer popper bite is in full swing, fishing 45 degree bank adjacent to deep water has been key, boulders, laydowns and docks are great pieces of structure that hold multiple fish! Follow up with the ned rig if they are missing the popper! 20-30 fish days are average, hot bite in the morning 6-8am and evening 7-9pm! Take advantage of one of the best bites of the year!
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