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5,502-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 72 ft. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Little Vermilion Lake maps at 5,527 acres behind 68.7 miles of shoreline, broken up by 41 islands. The 6.6 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. 30% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 8.3 mi, about 2.7 mi across. Kenora District claims this one. Cedarbough Lake sits 2 mi southwest — the closest neighbouring chart.
Early season lake trout use the shallows, holding in 10 to 40 ft. Summer is a 22 to 72 ft game here, winter an 18 to 72 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 72 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (37 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 22 to 72 ft | dawn | Deep basin (72 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Rock reef (6 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 18 to 72 ft | dawn | Deep basin (72 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Structure-wise the chart holds 13 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 72 ft.
Access data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) — community-mapped launches. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Ontario waters are set by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary) — and special regulations can apply to Little Vermilion Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Little Vermilion Lake is about 72 ft (22 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.
Anglers target lake trout on Little Vermilion Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 72 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Little Vermilion Lake is regulated by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary). Check the official Ontario regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Cedarbough Lake 2 mi · Diene Lake 3 mi · Misfit Lake 3 mi · Hamilton Lake 3 mi · Butterfly Lake 4 mi · Big Vermilion Lake 4 mi · Boot Lake 5 mi · Jackfish Lake 6 mi · Hannah Lake 7 mi · Minnitaki Lake 7 mi · Highway Lake 7 mi · Hooch Lake 8 mi
See how Little Vermilion Lake stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.