---
type: lake
name: "Vermilion River"
county: "St. Louis"
nearest_town: "Buyck"
lake_type: "river lake"
acres: 1071
latitude: 48.01851
longitude: -92.44947
lake_score: 62
dnr_lake_id: "69061300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/vermilion-river
---

# Vermilion River

River lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Buyck

- **Surface Area**: 1,071 acres
- **Shoreline**: 17.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5.3 ft
- **Lake Type**: river lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 62/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Vermilion River is a 1,071-acre river lake near Buyck in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It has roughly 17.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.3 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2018.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface). 5 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: Not recorded
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 12
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2018
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: No

## Activities

Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, Green Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Oriniack Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/oriniack-lake) - 4.9 miles, 744 acres
- [Merritt Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/merritt-lake) - 5.1 miles, 198 acres
- [Winchester Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/winchester-lake) - 5.2 miles, 319 acres
- [Picket Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/picket-lake) - 5.8 miles, 317 acres
- [Wolf Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/wolf-lake-tower) - 6.5 miles, 179 acres
- [Trout Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/trout-lake) - 6.8 miles, 7,425 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.01851,-92.44947)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=69061300)
- [All lakes in St. Louis County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/st-louis-county/vermilion-river)*