c/o Vermilion County Conservation District
22296-A Henning Road
Danville, IL 61834
Telephone: 217-442-1691
Fax: 217-442-1695
E-mail: vccd@vccd.org
Lake Vermilion is a 1000-acre lake located in Danville. It is a water supply lake and
is owned by Aqua Illinois Inc. The Vermilion County Conservation
District (V.C.C.D.) maintains the lease on the lake and manages the recreational
activities.
It is one of Illinois' most heavily stocked lakes for fishing. A cooperative between
the V.C.C.D. and Aqua Illinois, Inc. add three thousand eight-inch large mouth bass per year.
Tiger muskies are currently approaching fifty inches long. Channel catfish, crappie and
walleye are also taken.
Lake Vermilion Park General Information
The park consists of a boat ramp, dock complex,
concession building,
maintenance building, playground and an open shelter (Songer Pavilion).
The
shelter may be reserved by
calling 217-442-1691.
The lake is a "high use" area on summer weekends with power boating (unlimited
HP), jet skiing and water skiing. Many fishing tournaments are also held here. The north
end of the lake has a no-wake area. Here, wildlife are observed including a heron rookery, the river otter (released in 1996 & 1997)
and an eagle nest. The north end is also a site for
waterfowl hunting.
The park is open year round, twenty-four
hours per day.
Boat decals for Lake Vermilion are required. For
fee structure, call
217-442-1691. Daily passes are also available.
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Docks at Lake Vermilion boat ramp
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The docks below Songer Pavilion are utilized by fishermen, boaters, and tournament fishing clubs.
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The first annual Lake Vermilion Clean-up Day was held in June 2002.
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Splash in Dash at Lake Vermilion
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Splash in Dash at Lake Vermilion
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Splash in Dash at Lake Vermilion
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Scenes at Lake Vermilion
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Scenes at Lake Vermilion
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Water skiing is very popular at Lake Vermilion
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Jet skiing at Lake Vermilion
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