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
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
72°
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8/6/23
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Tubes
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
75°
Points are going
Species
Walleye
Season
Summer
Technique
Live Bait Rigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Perch
Fished the last week of July on the west end and walleyes were on offshore rock piles and reefs as well as around island points, caught fish anywhere from 14-30 fow. Nightcrawlers or leeches on a 4-6 foot snell with a snagless sinker picked up fish that were mostly around the 18 inch range. Only one fish caught while pulling cranks. Bigger slot walleyes were actually all caught while dropshot fishing for smallies, so maybe try throwing a roboworm in MMIII the next time you’re chasing ‘eyes on Vermilion.
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