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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

larger map link Dam North End Ramp


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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.

number of rows is 4

Lake Status Summary  ( Full PDF Report )

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Species

Rank

Fish Status

BLUEGILL

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.

CHANNEL CATFISH

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.

LARGEMOUTH BASS

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.

WHITE CRAPPIE

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.

Detailed fishing report   

Fishing Report

WEEK

FISH

FISHING CONDITIONS

4-16-2018

LARGEMOUTH BASS

SLOW: The recent tournament was cancelled again. Muddy water from recent rainfall is slowing fishing success.

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:
217-442-7561
IDNR County Fisheries Biologist:
217-784-4730

There were 37 tournaments held on this waterbody in 2016.

Species Total Fish Caught
Largemouth Bass 1316
Smallmouth Bass 22

Top 5 Largemouth Bass caught on this
waterbody in 2016 tournaments:

1     5.96 lbs
2     5.23 lbs
3     5.16 lbs
4     4.96 lbs
5     4.70 lbs

2017 Approved or Pending Tournaments
Start Date End Date
(if different from start) 		ID Ramp Location Bank/Boat
Hook/Bow		 Max Boats Species Public?
April-217706County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
April-228971County Park boat
hook		 20Largemouth Bass
No
April-299342County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
May-039856County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
May-057716County Park boat
hook		 30Largemouth Bass
Yes
May-069345County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
May-109857County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
May-179858County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
May-197708County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
May-249859County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
May-319860County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
June-037486County Park boat
hook		 10Largemouth Bass
No
June-079861County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
June-108273County Park boat
hook		 10Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
No
June-149862County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
June-167710County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
June-219863County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
June-247431County Park boat
hook		 10Largemouth Bass
No
June-248693County Park boat
hook		 20Largemouth Bass
No
June-289864County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
July-059865County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
July-129866County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
July-199867County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
July-217711County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
July-269868County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
July-28July-297439County Park boat
hook		 10Largemouth Bass
No
August-029869County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
August-058625County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Spotted Bass
No
August-099870County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
August-169871County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
August-187712County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Yes
August-239872County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
August-309873County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
September-157713County Park boat
hook		 40Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes
September-297715County Park boat
hook		 21Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Yes