Lake Vermilion Walleye Fishing

Walleye season opens May 14, 2011 and closes February 26, 2012

Each year, walleye fry are stocked in Lake Vermilion by the Minnesota DNR, through the hatchery operated on the Pike River. In 2009, over 11 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.

**Please note, the slot for walleye will change to 18-26" as of May, 2012.

The largest walleye caught by one of our guests in 2010 was 29.5", by Ron Gurak the week of May 23. 

For a full report, click here: Summary of the Fish Population For Lake Vermilion