description Lake Vermilion Overview
Lake Vermilion is a large, island-studded freshwater lake located in Saint Louis County in northeastern Minnesota. The lake covers an area of over 150 square kilometers and features a highly irregular shoreline with hundreds of islands. It sits adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, serving as a popular destination for recreational boating, canoeing, and angling. The lake is well known for its diverse fish populations, which include walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge, and historically supported the local Ojibwe people and fur traders.
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How big is Lake Vermilion in Minnesota and how many islands does it have?
Lake Vermilion covers an area of over 150 square kilometers in Saint Louis County in northeastern Minnesota. The lake features a highly irregular shoreline with hundreds of islands. It sits adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a vast wilderness known for paddling.
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Vermilion?
Lake Vermilion is a popular fishery for walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, muskellunge, and crappie. It is recognized by the Minnesota DNR as one of the state's premier walleye lakes. The lake also supports healthy populations of yellow perch and bluegill.
Is Lake Vermilion near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness?
Yes, Lake Vermilion sits immediately adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota. This proximity makes it a gateway for canoe trips into the wilderness area. The lake's western end is especially close to BWCAW entry points.
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