Lake Vermilion
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Lake Vermilion Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Hard Jerkbaits8
- Finesse Hair Jigs3
- Ned Rigs3
- Hard Topwater (Popping)2
- Drop Shot1
Smallmouth Bass23 Reports
Walleye12 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
Northern Pike1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
56°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
64°
Fished the west end of Vermillion. Most consistent bite was finding the warmer water. Black Bay and river in under 5 foot produced good numbers on the swim jig, followed up by slowing down with senkos and pitching jigs.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
73°
The fish are pushing up shallow with some fish on beds. Fish seemed to be relating to trees overhanging the water or by lay downs. Skipping a ned rig under the trees produced a lot of qual fish.
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