Lower Vermillion Lake

Barron County, Wisconsin

Lower Vermillion Lake is a 215 acre lake in Barron County near Cumberland and Almena. It is known for bass, pike, walleye and panfish.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

Current air temperature at Lower Vermillion Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area215 acres

Max depth55 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Public boat landingPublic
One public landing listed. Details not confirmed.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
3Lower Vermillion Lake AccessPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lower Vermillion Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Average depth is about 24 feet with a 55 foot hole, so fish the edges of deeper water.
Bottom is mostly muck, so look for sand and gravel areas.
Clean weeds off your boat; milfoil and curly-leaf pondweed are present.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.