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Fisheries Management On Lake Vermilion In 2008 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 
Lake Vermilion is part of the statewide Large Lake Program, an
intensive fisheries management program on the 10 largest lakes in
Minnesota. The Large Lake Program was started in 1984, when it
became apparent that more detailed biological information was
needed to properly manage these important lakes. A Large Lake
Specialist was assigned to each lake to manage the program at the
area level. The Large Lake Program includes annual fish population
assessments, annual water quality monitoring, and regularly
scheduled creel surveys.
A variety of sampling gear is used during population assessments
to collect the various fish species and life stages, including gill nets,
trap nets, beach seines, and an electrofishing boat. Sampling for each
gear type is conducted at the same time and place each year in order
to determine population trends for the major species. Data is also
collected on length, weight, age, and growth for each of the major
species.
Creel surveys are scheduled on Lake Vermilion for two
consecutive years out of every six years. A creel survey was done in
2008 and another is scheduled for 2009. Creel survey is a scientific
method of estimating fishing pressure and fish harvest from a series
of boat counts and angler interviews.
The results of the 2008 fish population assessment and creel
survey are presented in the balance of this report. We encourage
anyone with questions or comments to contact the Tower Fisheries
office or stop by our office for a visit. We are located just west of
Tower on Highway 169.
duane.williams@dnr.state.mn.us Joe Geis, Area Fisheries Supervisor, 218-753-2580, ext. 222 joe.geis@dnr.state.mn.us MN Dept. Of Natural Resources Division of Fisheries 650 Hwy. 169 Tower, MN 55790 |