What ever your interests or desires, there are lots of activities to do on the lake and the surrounding area!  Some the include:

• Some of the best fishing in the State for walleye, northern pike and muskie.
• Boating, swimming and eating at many fine restaurants on the lake.
• Fortune Bay Casino and golf course--right on the lake.
• Mail boat tours of the lake and airplane rides.
• Wildlife sightseeing--watch bald eagles, try to spot a deer swimming from an island--the opportunities are endless!
• Golf--there are two, very scenic golf course near you.  
• Explore the Boundary Waters Canoe Area--Trout Lake Portage, any entry point is located right on Lake Vermilion!

Rainy day or do you the urge to going exploring?  Below are links to local attractions that you may find of interest.

International Wolf Center in Ely.
North America Bear Center in Ely

Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Superior National Forest
The Wilderness Golf Course at Fortune Bay Casino
Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort