Alright, Duluth anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Superior fishing report straight from the big lake they call Gitche Gumee. If you’re thinking about hitting the water today, here’s what you need to know.
We’ve got a cold, clear morning on tap. Expect highs only in the low 20s with light winds out of the northwest, maybe 5–10 mph. That means calm water along the shoreline and in the harbor, but don’t forget, Superior can turn on a dime. Dress like it’s colder than it feels and keep an eye on the sky. Sunrise is just after 7:40 a.m., sunset around 4:30 p.m., so you’ve got a solid window if you’re chasing daylight bites.
Tides here on Superior are minimal compared to saltwater, but water movement is still key. The best bite usually comes during the morning and late afternoon hours, especially near current breaks and points where bait gets funneled.
Out on the lake, charter captains and shore anglers are still seeing scattered action. Lake trout remain the main target, with most fish in the 18–24 inch range. A few bigger lakers in the 28–32 inch class have been brought in recently, mostly from deeper water off the piers and near the shipping channel. Coho and brown trout are still around, but they’re spread out and not in big schools like they were in the fall. Most of the trout action has been 10–30 feet down, trolling or jigging near structure.
For lures, stick with what works this time of year: spoons like silver and blue Williams Wablers, Swedish Pimples in chrome or perch patterns, and small spoons in firetiger or rainbow. If you’re jigging, 1/2–1 oz. jigging spoons in bright colors or glow work well in the low light. For bait, fresh or frozen cisco, smelt, or sucker minnows are still drawing strikes, especially when tipped on a jig or used under a float near the bottom.
Two hot spots to consider: First, the area off the Duluth Ship Canal and the piers. That’s always a solid bet for lakers and the occasional brown. Second, the deeper water near Minnesota Point, especially where the bottom drops off. That’s where the bigger trout tend to stack up this time of year.
If you’re shore fishing, focus on the deeper holes near the piers and use a slip sinker rig with a crawler or minnow. For boat anglers, slow troll with downriggers or lead core near the thermocline, or vertical jig where electronics show fish stacked.
Remember, the lake is cold, the fish are slow, so keep your presentations slow and deliberate. Don’t rush the retrieve. Let the lure hang, pause, and give them time to commit.
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