Lake Vermilion
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Lake Vermilion Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Hard Jerkbaits8
- Finesse Hair Jigs3
- Ned Rigs3
- Hard Topwater (Popping)2
- Tubes2
Smallmouth Bass25 Reports
Walleye12 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
Northern Pike1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
73°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Tubes
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
64°
Small tubes and neds around areas with sandy gravel areas with rock, boulder, log mix, finding smallies preparing to spawn near these objects.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
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.
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