Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake

Vern Lake

Public access

Vern Lake is a 123-acre lake in Cook County, 42 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1999. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass.

Details

DNR lake ID
16040900
County
Cook
Surface area
123 acres
Maximum depth
42 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
92 acres, 75% of the lake
Shoreline
6.3 miles
Average water clarity
4.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
June 1999, re-survey
Surveys on record
2, since 1974
Game fish caught in the 1999 survey
northern pike 17, walleye 4, smallmouth bass 1
Fish species recorded
northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, and 2 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
1, owned by DNR
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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