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VERMILION, LAKE
Lake Information
County: Vermilion
Acreage: 900
Average Depth: 12.01 feet
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Unrestricted
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? Yes
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? No
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Dam,
North End,
Ramp
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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Lake Status Summary ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Average | During the most recent fish survey, of the bluegill collected, approximately 22% were larger than 6 inches and none were larger than 8 inches. | |
Very Good | During the most recent fish survey, catfish collected ranged in size from 9.5 inches to 23 inches and body condition was good. The catfish fishery is natural, but on occasion is supplemented with hatchery fish stocked from the Vermilion County Conservation District. | |
Very Good | During the most recent fish survey, the size structure of the bass population looks good with 68% being over 12 inches in length and 38% over 15 inches (based on bass collected that were 8 inches and larger). The largest bass collected during the latest survey was 4.93 pounds. Site Regulation: 15" length limit, 6 fish daily limit. | |
Excellent | Density is excellent for white crappie. Based upon crappie 5 inches and longer, 74% were over 8 inches and 21% were longer than 10 inches. Size structure is excellent. The crappie regulation will protect the larger crappie and encourage anglers to keep some of the smaller crappie. Site Regulation: 10 fish daily limit for fish less than 10 inches; 10 fish daily limit for fish greater than or equal to 10 inches. | |
Location: Lake Vermillion is located on the west edge of the City of Danville.
Description: Lake Vermilion is owned by the Consumers Illinois Water Company (CIWC), which has leased the surface rights to the Vermilion County Conservation District (VCCD) to make the lake available to the public for boating and fishing. Lake Vermilion has a maximum depth of 30 feet and an average depth of 12 feet.
Additional Lake Information: Two pole and line fishing only, except that sport anglers can take carp, carpsuckers, and buffalo by pitchfork, gigs, bow and arrow, or bow and arrow devices north of Boiling Springs Road, but not within 300 feet around the wetland boardwalk. Trotline and jug fishing are allowed north of Boiling Springs Road. Season Pass Decals or a Daily Fee Pass are required for all boats and can be obtained at the concession stand by the boat ramp.
Site Regulations:
Largemouth bass: 15" length limit, 6 fish daily limit
Crappie: 10 fish daily limit for fish less than 10 inches; 10 fish daily limit for fish greater than or equal to 10 inches.
Contact Information: Lake Vermilion: 217-442-7561IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Mike Garthaus217-784-4730
There were 35 tournaments held on this waterbody in 2018.
| Species | Total Fish Caught |
| Largemouth Bass | 880 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 42 |
Top 5 Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2018 tournaments:
| 1 5.56 lbs | 2 5.45 lbs | 3 5.12 lbs | 4 5.03 lbs | 5 4.19 lbs |
Top 5 Bag Weights of Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2018 tournaments:
| 1 | 223.25 lbs |
| 2 | 194.38 lbs |
| 3 | 156.94 lbs |
| 4 | 150.50 lbs |
| 5 | 127.15 lbs |
Multiple day tournaments are listed with *end date and
Interested in participating in one of these public tournaments? Contact us with tournament ID for more information.
| 2019-2020 Approved or Pending Tournaments | ||||||||
| Start Date | ID | Approval | Ramp Location | Bank/Boat Hook/Bow |
Max Boats | Species | Youth? | Open to Public? |
| April-04 | 15112 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 15 | Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass | No | |
| April-18 | 14483 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 40 | Largemouth Bass | Yes | |
| May-16 | 14485 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 40 | Largemouth Bass | Yes | |
| June-06 | 15180 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 30 | Largemouth Bass | Yes | |
| June-13 | 15181 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 30 | Largemouth Bass | Yes | |
| June-20 | 14486 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 40 | Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass | Yes | |
| June-27 | 15182 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 30 | Largemouth Bass | Yes | |
| July-11 | 15183 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 30 | Largemouth Bass | Yes | |
| July-18 | 14487 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 40 | Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass | Yes | |
| August-09 | 13947 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 10 | Largemouth Bass | No | |
| August-15 | 14488 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 40 | Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass | Yes | |
| September-19 | 14489 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 40 | Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass | Yes | |
| October-03 | 14491 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 21 | Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass | Yes | |
| October-11 | 13961 | Approved | County Park | boathook | 20 | Largemouth Bass | No | |
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