LAKE VERMILION FISHING REPORT - June 13, 2020

What a stretch of odd weather we have had on Vermilion. Hot and glass calm days, followed by frosty nights and gale force winds have not made things easy on anglers. Water temperatures have been fluctuating about as much as they ever will. Overall when some bit of stabilization in weather patterns does occur, the fishing has been outstanding!

Walleye - To put it lightly, the pinnacle of the Big V has been putting out. Good sized ...eater fish, slots, and overs have been concentrated in predictable areas. Shallow water hard bottom adjacent to windblown mud flats have been the ticket. Walleyes are sitting on breaks, rocks, points, etc., easily picking off hex larvae that is essentially floating into mouths of hungry eyes. Simplicity is key at this time of year. If fish are found on a clean bottom, lindy rigging with light weights, leaders, and small hooks has been the ticket. If rocks are the hideout then pull out the weighted slip bobbers and watch them dunk. Leeches and crawlers are typically most productive this time of year, however lively minnows will do just as well. Keep in mind that fish do not have to work hard for their meals whatsoever. Stay mobile, focus on wind and the area is blowing over, make the bait simple, and one should yield success.