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Welcome to Lake Vermilion
Good fishing, great people, and just enough quiet to hear yourself think and enjoy the moment.
Vermilion's a big lake: 37 miles end to end, 40,000 acres of water, 365 islands, and 350 miles of shoreline to poke around. It's the southernmost of the Canadian Shield lakes and the only one sitting entirely in the U.S. The fishing is the real deal – anglers have been coming back for it for years, and it holds up.
But honestly, it's the people up here that keep folks coming back. Hosts that remember your name, point you to the good walleye spots, and tell you which place has the burger worth driving for. First trip or your tenth summer – there's a spot up here for you.
Some of the best fishing in the country
Lake Vermilion has been part of my life for more than 50 years. Every season I spend time up here, and it never stops teaching me something new. Pike, walleyes, smallmouth, largemouth, crappies, bluegills – this lake truly has it all. And not just numbers, but quality. That’s the difference. Any lake can produce fish once in a while. Great lakes do it consistently, across species, year after year.
— Al Lindner
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Resorts and Vacation Rentals
With a wide range of choices – from large, modern resorts packed with amenities to rustic, nostalgic cabins full of “up north” character, you’ll find accommodations to suit every need.
RV Parks & Campgrounds
Whether you camp in a tent or RV, you’ll find the perfect stop for you here. Many offer full hookups, electric, water and more while some are perfect for those who prefer the close-to-nature experience.
and more!
Consider a houseboat adventure for your dream vacation. Or stay at the local hotel with a casino. Whatever fits your plans, you’re sure to find a place that is just right for you.
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Sunsets Music Series
Fortune Bay Resort & Casino
1430 Bois Forte Rd, Tower, MN 55790
Sunsets Music Series
Fortune Bay Resort & Casino
1430 Bois Forte Rd, Tower, MN 55790
Wine Tasting & Sugarlicious Only Food Truck
Gruben's Resort & Marina
4296 Arrowhead Point Road, Tower, MN 55790
Sunset Music Series – Grand Finale – The Northwoods Band + Fireworks
Sunsets Music Series
Fortune Bay Resort & Casino
1430 Bois Forte Rd, Tower, MN 55790
25th Annual Larry Ramsell Musky Outing
Vermilion Dam Lodge
3276 Randa Rd., Orr, MN 55771






