Upper Vermillion Lake
Upper Vermillion Lake is a small, shallow lake near Cumberland in Barron County. It is known for panfish, with largemouth bass and northern pike also present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Panfish are listed as common by the DNR
Largemouth Bass
Present
Northern Pike
Present
Walleye
Listed in older DNR survey only
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Upper Vermillion Lake AccessRampOne-lane concrete ramp with a boarding dock, 1 to 5 trailer stalls. Managed by Barron County Parks, 715-537-6295.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Upper Vermillion Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Upper Vermillion Lake ↗Local tips
- Water clarity is very low, so use bright or noisy baits.
- The lake is only about 9 feet deep, so fish shallow cover.
- The ramp ends in muck, so launch small boats and keep the load light.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.