Little Vermillion

Cass County

Near Days High Landing

DOW: 11003000

Rock BassExcellent · 85PumpkinseedExcellent · 80Black CrappieGood · 69

A 147-acre lake near Days High Landing in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (12)

Rock Bass

Excellent · 85

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.51 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	3.00	-	0.51 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 21, 1982	0.75	-	0.37 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1973	2.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 80

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 11.7 per trap net · typical 2.8–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	11.67	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1973	1.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 69

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 1–4.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	2.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 21, 1982	3.00	-	0.45 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 19.7 per trap net · typical 8.3–50.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	0.75	-	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 1982	19.67	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1973	14.75	-	0.32 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 53

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.35 lbs

Catch rate: 13.8 per gill net · typical 4.8–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	0.33	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 21, 1982	13.75	-	1.35 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1973	1.75	-	1.36 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 52

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 2–21.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	4.50	-	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 1982	5.67	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1973	0.25	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	0.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1973	0.25	-	4.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 48

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1973	2.00	-	1.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (4)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	4.25	-	0.64 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 1982	0.33	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1973	2.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 46

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.55 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 2.1–10.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	2.00	-	0.55 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 21, 1982	2.25	-	0.58 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 46

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	0.25	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 1982	0.33	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1982	0.25	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1973	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 21, 1982Walleyes were not captured in this survey but were taken in 1973. N Pike abundance has dbld since the last survey. The Blhd pop. has also decreased mo…

Walleyes were not captured in this survey but were taken in 1973. N Pike abundance has dbld since the last survey. The Blhd pop. has also decreased mod. but they are not at cmmrclly hrvstbl. lvls. The pop. of other fishes has remained rel. stable since the 1973 survey. The Cisco pop. is at a lvl too low for fall nttng by fishermen.

July 2, 1973The N Pike pop. is far above the state and local medians while the pop. of Suckers is way down. The pop. accrdng to net results also shows numbers of…

The N Pike pop. is far above the state and local medians while the pop. of Suckers is way down. The pop. accrdng to net results also shows numbers of Perch & LMB to be down, but from lcl rprts a fair num. of both spcs is being cght. Mny lrg Crappies have been caught in the lk and the netting results show this should be true. No extremely small Crappies were netted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Vermillion?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Northern Pike in Little Vermillion. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Vermillion?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Little Vermillion. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Little Vermillion?

Little Vermillion has a maximum depth of 55 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Vermillion last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Vermillion is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Vermillion have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Little Vermillion in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Vermillion?

No — Little Vermillion has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide rock bass limit is: 30. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.