Lake Vermilion
Lake Vermilion is a 1,000-acre water supply lake at Lake Vermilion County Park near Danville. The Vermilion County Conservation District manages recreation on it, and tournaments are held there often.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Vermilion County Park boat rampRampBoat ramp and dock complex with a concession building; park closes at dark except for boating and fishingDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Vermilion are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Vermilion ↗Local tips
- Boat decals are required here, and daily passes are sold at the park.
- The lake averages about 12 feet deep, so look for crappie around submerged cover.
- Night fishing is allowed even though the park closes at dark.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.