The Leadcore bite has slowed down a little bit, but it is still the best way to put big numbers of fish in the boat!
EAST END WALLEYES: Pulling Leadcore continues to be the best way to catch your limits of walleyes. Number 5 Shad Raps and Flicker Shads seem to be the best baits for numbers of fish, while Number 7’s will catch some bigger ones. Some fish can still be caught in 17-26’ on the main lake sand and gravel bars with a Lindy rig and a crawler, and some fish are showing up in the deep holes in 20-30’ with a jig and a minnow. These fish are not as numerous as the Leadcore fish, but the average size is bigger.
WEST END WALLEYES: Big walleyes continue to relate to the 14-20’ mid-lake sand and gravel bars. Dragging a Lindy Rig and a minnow has been the best way to target these fish. There are some fish periodically showing up in the west side Leadcore areas, but they are hit or miss. There is not a consistent Leadcore pattern on the west end yet.
SMALLMOUTH BASS: Bass fishing continues to be excellent! Working rocky shorelines and mid-lake rock piles in 6-15 feet will result in the best catches. Swimbaits, Ned Rigs, Creature Baits, and a slip-bobber with live bait are all great ways to put bass in the boat!
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10/02/26 Lake Vermilion Fishing Report
