FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are good and fish are definitely biting!. Chilly weather has arrived.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Fish are hitting in approximately 6 feet of water on a jig and minnow.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Offer wax worms under a bobber near the weed lines.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; Fish are biting along the weed lines on cheese bait, chicken livers, and night crawlers.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion. Archery Deer Season began October 1st.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are good.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair to Good; Fish are hitting up shallower on a jig and minnow.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion. Archery Deer Season begins October 1st.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up; clarity is stained; 5+ inches of rainfall fell in this area. Fishing success will improve as the water settles down and stabilizes.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair; A few fish are being caught with a jig and minnow .
FISH: Bass ... Fair; Look for fish in 4 feet of water with chartreuse or bright colored crankbaits.
FISH: Catfish ... Fair; Stink bait and night crawlers continue to be the bait of choice.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are steady; clarity is good; water temperatures are in the mid to low 70's. Very little rain received, but cooler temperatures arrived.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; A jig and minnow is producing good catches of nice sized fish; temperatures are cooling off and fishing activity is picking up.
FISH: Bass ... Fair; Look for fish near deep brush and tree tops; fish are a little hard to find and a challenge to catch.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; Fish are biting on stink bait and night crawlers near the weedlines in shallower water during early morning and later evening hours.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up a few inches; clarity is good; water temperatures are 75 degreess.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; A jig and minnow is producing good catches of nice sized fish; temperatures are cooling off and fishing activity is picking up.
FISH: Bass ... Fair; Look for fish near deep brush and tree tops; fish are a little hard to find and a challenge to catch.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; Fish are biting on stink bait and night crawlers near the weedlines in shallower water during early morning and later evening hours.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up maybe 6 inches; clarity is good; water temperatures have dropped to the mid 70's.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Fishing success is picking up real well; good catches of nice sized fish; temperatures are cooling off and fish are more active.
FISH: Bass ... Fair; Anglers have been successful near deep brush and tree tops; fish are a little hard to find and a challenge to catch.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; Stink bait and night crawlers are working near the weedlines in shallow water during early morning and later evening hours.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up a little; not much water released this past week; the weeds on the banks are somewhat covered with water; clarity is is pretty clear; water temperatures are in the low 80's.
FISH: Bass ... Fair; Anglers have been success near deep brush and tree tops; also look for them on the banks near the concession stand. Recent tournamnt results showed only six teams with fish; no limits caught.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; A variety of baits are working near the weedlines in shallow water during early morning and later evening hours.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up a little; the weeds on the banks are almost in the water; clarity is good; water temperatures are in the low 80's.
FISH: Bluegill ... Fair to Good; Put worms under a bobber on the bottom of shallower water near cover or weeds along the shorelines as fish prepare to spawn again.
FISH: Bass ... Fair; Cooler weather changed patterns; search for fish with a variety of baits; anglers trying rubber worms, crankbaits and spinner baits; spinner baits seem to be the most popular.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; A variety of baits are working near the weedlines in shallow water during early morning and later evening hours.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTE: An open bass tournament will be held this Saturday Everyone welcome
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are o.k.; rainfall and hot weather temperatures received this past week.
FISH: Bluegill ... Fair to Good; Put worms under a bobber on the bottom of shallower water near cover or weeds along the shorelines.
FISH: Bass ... Fair; Fish shallow with top water lures or spinners during early morning or later evening hours.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; A variety of baits are working near the weedlines in shallow water during early morning and later evening hours.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are very clear for this lake; levels are a little above normal; Some rainfall and hot weather temperatures this past week.
FISH: Bluegill ... Fair to Good; Put worms under a bobber on the bottom of shallower water.
FISH: Bass ... Fair; Fish are VERY shallow; a 3.9 pounder was caught 6 inches off the bank near the rocks.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; A variety of baits will work near the weedlines in shallow water.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion. No additional fishing report available this week.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are very clear for this lake; levels are a little above normal; Some rainfall and hot weather temperatures this past week.
FISH: Bluegill ... Fair to Good; Put worms under a bobber on the bottom of shallower water.
FISH: Bass ... Fair; Fish are VERY shallow; a 3.9 pounder was caught 6 inches off the bank near the rocks.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; A variety of baits will work near the weedlines in shallow water.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are clear and normal; fishing is getting better.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Fun to catch with worms under a bobber on the bottom of shallower water depths.
FISH: Bass ... Fair; This weeks tournament winners caught 3 fish and second place caught 2; they are spotty.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; A variety of baits will work near the weedlines in shallow water, even a crankbait.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are normal and in good shape; rainfall received this past week.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair; Look for them in deeper water near structure.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Put worms on the bottom of shallower water; fun to catch.
FISH: Bass ... Fair to Good; It took 18 pounds to win this weeks tournament; three teams caught the limit.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; A couple of anglers reported catching fish with crankbaits; look for them near the weedlines in shallow water.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up some and muddy.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair; Look for them in deeper water near structure.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Toss a variety of worms in shallower water; fun to catch.
FISH: Bass ... Fair to Good; Muddy water has slowed success; look for shallow clean water areas; this past weeks tournament resulted in 3 fish winning, weighing a total of 8.81 pounds; big bass weighed 4.81 pound; 24 boats fished..
FISH: Catfish ... Good; Fish are biting near the weedlines in shallow water.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are o.k. and the clarity is pretty good; the river is up a little.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair to Good; Look for them deeper; an angler caught two with bottom bait while fishing for bass.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Toss a variety of worms near bedding areas; wax, red,or meal worms and reel them in.
FISH: Bass ... Good; Nice sized fish are biting on crankbaits, plastic worms and bottom baits on the bottom.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; Crankbait continue to produce near the weedline in shallow water.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up and muddy with temperatures in the upper 70's.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Toss a variety of worms near bedding areas; wax, red,or meal worms and reel them in.
FISH: Bass ... Good; Fish are biting on plastic baits near the bottom.
FISH: Flathead Catfish ... Good; An angler caught a 10 pounder on a crankbait out from the docks.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up! Lots of rainfall this past week. Eleven + inches. Tons of water! Some area roads have been closed this past week; Fishing activity halted, but should improve soon.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are clear and clean with temperatures near 69 degrees. Lots of rainfall this past week.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Fish are biting; several nice sized fish are being taken with minnows from the shallows.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Fish are on beds in the shallows and hungry; use bottom baits, fish are running with them.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... Fair to Good; Pre spawn conditions; Improved success; put soft plastics, rubber worms, and jigs on the bottom of shallower water.
FISH: Catfish ... Fair; A few decent sized fish are being taken from the channel with crankbaits.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion. Free Fishing Days June 6th - 9th.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are normal and clear with temperatures near 65 degrees.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Fish are biting; several nice sized fish are being taken with minnows from the shallows.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Fish are on beds in the shallows and hungry; toss in a wax worm undera bobber.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... Fair; Anglers are fishing the bottom of shallow water with soft plastics, rubber worms, and jigs; darker colors best this week.
FISH: Catfish ... Slow; Decent sized fish are being taken from the deep channel with night crawlers and an occasional crankbait.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome. It only took 3 fish to win this past week.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are a little above normal and clearing.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Anglers are definately catching fish; several nice sized fish are being taken with minnows from the shallows.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Fish are on beds in the shallows and hitting on wax worms under a bobber.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... Fair to Good; Fishermen are using jigs and rubber worms in deeper water.
FISH: Catfish ... Good; Fish are being taken from the channel with night crawlers.
NOTE: Fish the weekly Thursday night bass tournament. Everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are at normal depths and pretty clear. Need nice warm sunshine so the fish spawn will progress and for the fishermen to enjoy.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Nice sized fish are biting on minnows and coming up into the shallows.
FISH: Bluegill ... Good; Fish are moving into the shallows and are interested in making beds.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... Fair to Good; Look for them on top and bottom; bottom baits produced the best results during the evening fishing tournament this past week; the winning team caught 5 fish.
FISH: Catfish ... Fair to Good; Anglers are finding them in the channel.
NOTE: Weekly Thursday night bass tournament; everyone welcome.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water has cleared and is at normal depths. Need nice sunshine so the fish spawning schedule will keep progressing.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Nice sized fish are biting on minnows and coming up pretty good.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... Fair; Look for them on top and bottom; the tournament this past week was successful.
FISH: Catfish ... Fair to Good; The channel is best place to fish for them.
NOTE: The weekly Thursday night bass tournament has started.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Lots of Water; clarity has cleared up; should be a good fishing year; fish are on schedule for this time of year.
FISH: Crappie ... Fair to Good; Fish are biting; toss them a small jig or minnow.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... Bright colored crankbaits and jigs are produceing near the rip rap areas; top and bottom, mixed bag.
NOTE: Thursday night bass tournament starting this week.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water clarity has cleared up and is in pretty good shape; Fishing activity has increased; go get-em!
FISH: Crappie ... Spotty; Offer them a small jig or minnows.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... A 7.3 pound fish won the tournament; bright colored crankbaits and jigs produced near the rip rap areas.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up with muddy conditions. The river is clearing up; Fishing activity has been slow due to cool temperatures.
FISH: Largemouth Bass ... The first tournament on the lake is scheduled for this Saturday, April 19th.
NOTE: Fishing success should improve as the weather and water temperatures increase.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up with muddy conditions. Fishing activity has been slow due to the weather conditions.
NOTE: Fishing success should improve as the weather and water temperatures increase.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.
FISHING AREAS: Lake Vermilion had 666 acres with 12 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 27 feet. Boat fishing and picknicking is available at this site. Lake Vermilion is located in Vermilion County on the north side of Danville. The north fork of the Vermilion River runs into the lake.
WATER CONDITIONS: Fishing Report available next week.
NOTES: Reported by Jerry Alcorn at Lake Vermillion.