Love it. Great versatile boat.

Thank you very much for that advice. That makes complete sense and I bet that will do the trick. I will give that a shot next time I am in the water.

Forgot to leave the link for Grubens.
https://www.grubens.com/

You are correct. Leeches were out every time we went to the Y Store. We did find some leeches at Grubens. Stopped there on the water to refuel and ended up asking about bait. They had leeches and night crawlers. Ended up buying all of our bait there for the rest of the time we were there. Staff is extremely friendly there. I recommend that you pack some masks or neck gaiters on your boat in case you want to stop. So easy to forget to bring them with you.

Just reporting back to everyone in case any of you are heading to Lake Vermilion soon. This report is from August 1-7, 2020.

For walleye we ended up having luck with a simple lindy rig and worms (some luck with leaches but better with worms). Trolling around 18-20 feet of water at .5 mph in the middle of Big Bay near a steep ledge that runs more so east to west, just southwest a bit of Potato Island. Walleye were not very big but good eaters. Also I know people had luck around Potato Island.

We hammered the small mouth in just a couple of places. At the mouth of Canfield Portage Bay, you will see a caution rock marker. Use a slip bobber and a worm.

The other 2 spots are hard to explain so I will just leave coordinates. I also caught a few northern using a paddle tale in the same areas.
47°53’08.6″N 92°21’50.5″W and 47°53’12.8″N 92°22’04.7″W

Awesome lake. Will certainly go back next year. We did end up getting a fishing guide that had a last minute cancellation. I highly recommend getting one if you are not familiar with the lake at the particular season you visit. Sounds like the fish move all the time. The guide will get you on the fish and give you great tips for the remainder of you trip.

Had a great time!

Awesome tips. Thank you!

Thank you all for the great advice.
Forgot to ask about Crappies. I am assuming I just need to scan for the schools of crappies as they will move around a lot. In the past, fishing other lakes, we have had good luck around the docks.
However, has anyone had any luck around any other areas.

Thanks again – Jay

Thank you everyone for the tips. Gives me some places to start with!
I will report back after my trip.

-Jay

Thank you Kyle for the info. I like your boat. I just purchased a used 2014 impact 1875. Perfect boat for us.

Thank you very much for the tips!

Awesome information. Thank you.

Big Bay – Looks like it is near the center of the lake

I do. That would certainly disperse the pressure. From my reply’s, it looks like trial and error.

Thank you