Lake Vermilion
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365 islands, clean rocky water, and some of Minnesota's most celebrated smallmouth and muskie fishing. Get matched with an agent who knows this shoreline.
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Life on Lake Vermilion
Lake Vermilion stretches across St. Louis County near Tower and Cook — about 40 miles of shoreline and 365 islands that rival the Boundary Waters, but with motorized access and full-service marinas. It pairs wilderness scenery with real boating practicality and a strong year-round community.
The market ranges from back-bay cabins to island estates; water quality, the islands, and the mix of wilderness and amenity make it one of northern Minnesota's marquee lakes. Lake Vermilion–Soudan Underground Mine State Park anchors the east end.
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What the seasons bring on Lake Vermilion
Summer is island-hopping, walleye and smallmouth fishing, and resort life. Fall turns the shoreline gold and brings trophy fishing with the crowds gone.
Winter is serious ice-fishing and snowmobile country across the Arrowhead, with a late northern ice-out.
Lake Vermilion by the numbers
Source: Minnesota DNR · view surveyHomes for sale on Lake Vermilion
Common questions about Lake Vermilion
Can you buy a home on Lake Vermilion?
Yes. Lake Vermilion, in St. Louis County, Iron Range / Arrowhead, MN, has a mix of year-round lake homes, seasonal cabins, and the occasional building lot along its shoreline. True waterfront inventory is limited and moves seasonally, so most buyers work with a local agent who tracks Lake Vermilion listings directly.
Where is Lake Vermilion located?
Lake Vermilion is in St. Louis County, Iron Range / Arrowhead, MN.
How big is Lake Vermilion?
Lake Vermilion covers about 39,272 acres, making it one of Minnesota’s larger lakes (Minnesota DNR).
How deep is Lake Vermilion?
Lake Vermilion reaches a maximum depth of about 76 feet, with a mean depth of roughly 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR survey data.
What fish are in Lake Vermilion?
Lake Vermilion holds Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Black Crappie, according to Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys.
How clear is the water in Lake Vermilion?
Water clarity on Lake Vermilion measures about 7.6 feet in Minnesota DNR surveys — a useful gauge of water quality when you're comparing lakes.
Does Lake Vermilion have public access?
Yes — Lake Vermilion has 17 public accesses (Minnesota DNR), so you can get on the water even before you own on it.
What is there to do on Lake Vermilion?
Lake Vermilion is known for fishing, paddling, and quiet-water recreation under dark skies and wild shoreline. The full four-season calendar — open water in summer, color in fall, and ice season in winter — is part of what draws owners to the lake.
What towns are near Lake Vermilion?
Several Minnesota towns sit within a short drive of Lake Vermilion, offering dining, groceries, and marine services for owners.
How do I find a real estate agent for Lake Vermilion?
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