Lake Vermilion Walleye Fishing

Walleye season opens May 10, 2008 and closes February 22, 2009.

Each year, walleye fry are stocked in Lake Vermilion by the Minnesota DNR, through the hatchery operated on the Pike River. In 2005, over 20 million walleye fry were stocked.

Following the example of walleye management on other lakes, 2006 was the first year of a 17-26" protected slot on Lake Vermilion. The limit was also placed at 4 fish in possession - 3 under 17 and 1 over 26 are allowed.

The largest walleye caught by one of our guests in 2006 was 31", by Steve O'Malley the week of June 26 - July 2.
In 2007 a 32" walleye was caught by Tim Fabian the week of July 30 - August 5.

For a full 2007 report, click here:
2006 DNR Fish Assessment

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