Little Vermilion (Canada) Lake
St. Louis County · Near Crane Lake
1.15 mi²
area
52 ft
max depth
20.5 mi
shoreline
Little Vermilion is a 559-acre lake near Crane Lake with a maximum depth of 52 feet. Access comes via the 31-rod portage from Dovre (easy) or the strenuous 383-rod portage from Crane. The lake connects by open water to Loon River, Sand Point, and Dovre, and offers 5 campsites. Fishing includes walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and several panfish species.
Invasive species reported: spiny waterflea
Fish species (13)
black crappiebluegillburbotcisco speciesmooneyenorthern pikeredhorserock basssaugersmallmouth basswalleyewhite suckeryellow perch
Sources
DNR fisheries survey data available for Little Vermilion (Canada) Lake. Bathymetric map available from the MN DNR.