Minnesota · DNR survey data
Vermillion Lake
Vermillion Lake covers 410 acres in Cass County, running to 27 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2025Fair numbers1.9per gill net17"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 17 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 17 fish
2023Lengths measured · 11 fish
2018Lengths measured · 24 fish
2010Northern pikeGood numbers12.3per gill net20"Typical33"Biggest
Lengths measured · 111 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 111 fish
2023Lengths measured · 79 fish
2018Lengths measured · 72 fish
2010BluegillJust a few9.6per trap net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 137 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 137 fish
2023Lengths measured · 48 fish
2018Lengths measured · 82 fish
2010CrappieJust a few0.5per trap net8"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 64 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 64 fish
2023Lengths measured · 67 fish
2018Lengths measured · 91 fish
2010Yellow perchGood numbers4.9per gill net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 42 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 42 fish
2023Lengths measured · 33 fish
2018Lengths measured · 209 fish
2010Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 230,910 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 230,850 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 2,896 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 5,240 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 7,590 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Vermillion Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Vermillion Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Vermillion Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Sugar Lake · 699 ac · 1.9 mi
- Lower Milton Lake · 79 ac · 4.2 mi
- No-ta-she-bun Lake · 239 ac · 4.7 mi
- Leighton Lake · 245 ac · 5.5 mi
- Grave Lake · 373 ac · 5.5 mi
- Little Sand Lake · 413 ac · 7.9 mi
- South Sugar Lake · 83 ac · 8.9 mi
- Rice Lake · 863 ac · 9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Vermillion Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Vermillion Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Vermillion Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Vermillion Lake have a public access?
Yes. Vermillion Lake has one public access site: Vermillion Lake (trailer launch).
Is Vermillion Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Vermillion Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Vermillion Lake in 2025, the most recent of 5 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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