This is Artificial Lure with your Duluth and Lake Superior fishing report for Tuesday, November 25th, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:25 a.m. this morning and sunset will be at 4:24 p.m.—it’s late fall and the days are short, so you’ll want to make every cast count. Temps along the shore are hovering right around freezing at dawn, with highs forecast to just graze 40° by mid-afternoon according to the Lake Vermilion Resorts weather summary. Winds are light, less than 5 mph, which is about as calm as November gets in these parts, so if you can sneak out before the next front, this is prime time.

Lake Superior isn’t tidal, but water temperatures are reported in the low 40s near Duluth harbor this week and slightly higher—mid-40s to upper 40s—where river inflow mixes. The water clarity is high with a faint steelhead green, which helps your lure profile stand out.

Recent reports from the Wisconsin DNR’s Lake Superior Outdoor Fishing Report say the bite has been decent, especially out from the Duluth-Superior harbor into the main lake and Chequamegon Bay. Some nice catches of **brown trout** have come in—ranging from solid 15-inchers up to trophy fish over 30 inches. Lake trout are still around, with several 20–28-inch fish coming out of deeper holes, particularly outside the main shipping channel and off Park Point. **Coho salmon** are present as well, mostly in the 18–23 inch range, staging at river mouths and chasing bait into the shallows in the mornings.

Closer in, the harbor walleye bite has surprised many. Anglers are landing limits of chunky 15–20-inch eyes both trolling and vertical jigging, especially near the Blatnik Bridge, Rice’s Point, and along the shipping lanes past Barker’s Island. If you’re after mixed bags, it’s not uncommon to tie into a bonus northern pike—reports mention fish from 26 to 34 inches, especially out of the weedy pockets up the St. Louis or inside Allouez Bay.

As for what’s working, locals are having the best success on:
- Silver and gold spoons (War Eagle 7/8 oz vertical jigging spoon gets the nod for deep lakers and browns)
- Bright crankbaits like Berkley Hit Stick or Rapala Husky Jerks for walleye and browns
- Glow stickbaits around dawn or dusk in the harbor
- Crawler harnesses tipped with minnows for walleyes in murkier water
- White and chartreuse tube jigs around the river mouths and docks if you’re going after coho or splake

Don’t bother with live crawlers for trout right now, but for walleye a fathead minnow or a juicy shiner on a jig is money. Salmon and trout are well on bait schools, so matching the shad or smelt profile pays dividends.

If you’re headed out, top hot spots this week are:
- The shipping channel edge off Rice’s Point into the main lake for lake trout and browns
- River mouths (especially the Lester and French Rivers) for coho, browns, and the odd steelhead
- Outer breakwall points and deeper holes off Park Point for late season lakers
- The rockpiles off the old ore docks east of the harbor for a mixed bag, especially at first light

The bite is best from just before sunrise to about mid-morning, and again right before sunset. With stable high pressure and calm waters, the fish should stay active, especially if you key in on those temperature breaks and bait clouds showing on your sonar.

That’s the story from Lake Superior, Duluth—despite the cold hands, the bite is still hot if you know where and how to look. Thanks for tuning in to your fishing update with Artificial Lure. Make sure you subscribe for more local insight.

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# Lake Superior Fishing Report – November 24, 2025

Well folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Monday morning Lake Superior report, and let me tell you, conditions are shifting fast out there.

**The Weather Picture**

A Colorado Low is moving in today bringing rain this afternoon with highs in the upper 40s. Tonight stays wet, but here's where it gets interesting—tomorrow we're looking at a wintry transition. Rain's gonna flip to a mix Tuesday morning, then transition to snow as temps drop through the day. By Wednesday, we're expecting significant snow with strong northwest winds gusting to 35 knots. The good news? It tapers off by Thanksgiving morning.

**What's Biting**

The fish are still active in deeper water. Reports from just a few days ago showed the best action holding in 15 to 25 feet with water temps around 42 degrees. Lake trout are showing up near structure and breakwalls. If you're targeting them, you'll want quality equipment and patience.

**Lures and Bait**

Small jigs and spoons are working well for finicky biters. Use a half-ounce jig, and don't overlook minnows fished throughout the water column. The subtle action and flash of these presentations trigger strikes, especially on days with bright midday sun.

**Hot Spots**

Focus on areas near structure around Duluth's breakwalls and the deeper basins. The Lower Niagara area has been seeing solid action with consistent numbers of anglers landing fish.

**Bottom Line**

Get out there today if you can beat that rain, or wait until conditions settle post-Thanksgiving. Lake Superior's still fishing well before winter locks us down.

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Superior Duluth fishing report for Friday, November 21st, 2025.

The weather’s been *surprisingly mild for this time of year*, with a current temperature hovering around **34°F**, partly cloudy skies, and light winds out of the west-northwest about **12 mph**, according to US Harbors. The weekend is shaping up warmer still, with highs in the mid-50s reported by WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer, a welcomed streak before winter truly locks in. **Sunrise came at 7:16 AM, and sunset will happen at 4:31 PM**, so plan your outings accordingly.

Lake Superior doesn’t have true ocean tides, but local wind and barometric changes can shift water levels a foot or two. Today conditions are stable, which favors bite consistency near shore.

Fish activity in the Duluth-Superior area is *solid* as we head into late November. With water temps dropping into the lower 40s, **lake trout** and **walleyes** have shown the most action near breakwalls and rocky structure. Recent reports across the region—not just from Lake of the Woods—suggest fishing in **15-25 feet of water** has been productive. Here in Duluth, that translates to working shoreline breaks, especially near the canal and Park Point, where both lake trout and autumn-run steelhead have been caught in decent numbers this week. Anglers are also seeing **brown trout** and **coho salmon** staging near river mouths. The bite has quieted some compared to peak fall, but persistence is rewarded.

Best baits and lures for today:
- For lake trout and bigger browns, *nothing beats dead-baited smelt or herring* fished on the bottom.
- Trolling with **deep-diving crankbaits**, like the classic Shad Rap in natural colors, is solid for trout, browns, and the tail end of coho runs. Cast these around the shipping canal and breakwalls early or late in the day.
- **Jigs tipped with fathead minnows or plastics** are getting walleyes and eater-size trout out on St. Louis Bay and beyond. Tungsten ice jigs, even before real ice forms, can produce sunfish and the occasional whitefish if you’re working shallow sand.
- For steelhead and cohos, drift a **spawn bag** or pink worm under a float when working river mouths, especially during overcast stretches.

Hot spots worth your time:
- **Duluth Ship Canal and Pier:** This area’s been seeing lake trout, browns, and even some last-chance cohos coming through.
- **Park Point’s bayside shoreline**: Classic late-fall run for steelhead and browns. Focus near the old trestle ruins and shallow gravel.
- **St. Louis River mouth:** Good numbers of walleye, and perch mixed in. Structure between 12-25 feet is holding fish.

The open-water season is closing fast—there’s *skinny ice* forming in the shallow bays, but plenty of good days left if you dress warm and choose your windows. A few spearfishing enthusiasts are working daylight shifts for **walleyes and lake trout**, following Michigan’s expanded rules, but most Duluth folks stick to hook and line, especially for gamefish.

To sum up: Pack your insulated gear, work the breaklines with live bait or slow troll crankbaits, and fish low light for best results. Target the canal and Park Point for trout and steelhead, while St. Louis River mouth gives up solid walleye.

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# Lake Superior Duluth Fishing Report - November 20, 2025

Folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Superior Duluth fishing report for Thursday, November 20th.

We're heading into some challenging weather tonight, so listen up. Freezing drizzle and thick fog are developing this evening along the higher terrain of the North Shore. Current conditions show us sitting at 36 degrees with cloudy skies. Sunrise was around 7:45 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 4:45 PM, so you've got a short window to get out there.

Now, here's what's been happening on the water. According to recent reports from our region, Lake of the Woods just north of us has seen excellent action in 15 to 25 feet of water with water temps dropping to 42 degrees—fish are active and responsive. While Superior is a different beast than Woods, those cold temps tell us our Lakers should be aggressive right now.

The brown trout fishing in New York waters has been incredible with anglers reporting double-digit catches. We're in that same season, so expect similar action here. Lake trout are showing up strong near breakwalls and structure—they're loving this temperature.

For tackle, you'll want medium-heavy power rods with braided line paired with fluorocarbon leaders when targeting our coldwater species. Focus your efforts around the breakwalls and rocky structure near Silver Bay Marina area, about 55 miles northeast of Duluth. Also check out the deeper structure off Superior's North Shore where those Lakers congregate.

Live minnows are your best bet right now, but don't sleep on jigging with 1/2-ounce presentations. White and chartreuse work best in these conditions.

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Good morning from Duluth, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your November 19th, 2025 Lake Superior fishing report. The lakeshore is starting to freeze, but the big lake remains open—a rare late treat for local anglers.

Sunrise hit at 7:17 AM and sunset’s slated for 4:35 PM. Duluth’s weather this morning is a brisk 28°F, with high clouds and a northeasterly breeze keeping things crisp. No tide on the lake—Superior’s so big, she’s got her own rhythm—but the wind and pressure drops can spur fish to bite.

Fishing pressure has been light these last few days, with winter on the mind and many ice anglers gearing up. Reports from Outdoor News say the best action regionally has been in 15 to 25 feet of water, thanks to cooling surface temps around 42°F. That means fish are starting their slow move deeper, but stubborn feeders—like lake trout and walleye—are still in reach near the breaks and ship channels.

This week, local catches have included:
- Lake trout up to five pounds, mostly in the morning.
- Walleye, especially near shore structure; more active at dawn and dusk.
- A few bonus steelhead and coho salmon moving through the rivers, still chasing last leaves and late fall spawn.

Jigs tipped with salted shiners or fathead minnows have worked best for walleye. For lake trout, vertical jigging with white or glow-colored tubes in the deeper holes offshore is doing damage. Captain Mike Schoonveld of Great Lakes Angler notes that garlic-scented lures, surprisingly, are turning lazy trout into biters. For salmon and steelhead nosing near river mouths, bright spawn bags or chartreuse crankbaits have triggered hits.

With ice season on the doorstep, innovation is peaking: VMC Tungsten BugBite jigs and Torpedo Spoons—from the latest Outdoor News review—get your bait fast down the water column and light up on sonar, which is key for winter. Rapala’s new Nano Rap is the tiniest jigging lure they’ve ever made, excels with finesse rocking and subtle vibration that triggers strikes from trout holed up in deep pockets.

Deadstick techniques are thriving on Superior’s shelf edges—especially with the new BaitStriker reel and rod combos that let fish take bait with almost no resistance, then switch to fight mode with a crank—perfect for finicky walleye.

Top baits this week:
- Fresh or salted shiners for walleye, either live, deadsticked, or jigged.
- White or glow soft tubes for trout, 1/2 to 1 oz., fished tight to bottom.
- Fresh spawn sacs or bright beads for steelhead and coho salmon near river mouths.

Local tackle shops are reporting strong sales of Snyder’s Red Lake Bandit spoons in flashy colors (think gold, firetiger, or perch), primed for deep jigging and for anglers switching to first ice later in the month.

Hot spots right now:
- The mouth of the Lester River for steelhead and coho, especially right at sunrise.
- Brighton Beach rock piles for lake trout jigging.
- The breakwalls at Canal Park for early morning walleye—just before sun-up and just after sunset.
- Barker’s Island and Wisconsin Point are double-duty spots—great for pike and the occasional northern lights show as described by Deb Carroll in her recent chat with WPR.

Expect fish to be finicky on bright, high-pressure afternoons—stick with finesse, downsize your jigs, and favor subtle flash over big noise. Late November is all about timing. Fish the low light windows, use electronics to find those drop-offs, and tip your presentations with real scent or bait when possible.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Superior fishing report for Duluth, Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

The day breaks cold and clear across the North Shore. Sunrise rolled in at 7:19 a.m. and we're looking at sunset around 4:32 p.m. A big arctic high has settled over the region, making for calm winds and water smooth as glass. Early local weather reports say temperatures hover near 28°F, with little to no precipitation expected—classic November steelhead and lake trout weather in these parts. The sky is cloudless, visibility is great, and there's a crisp bite in the air.

And in case you're wondering, Lake Superior’s tides barely measure, but the recent full moon has given a slight bump to shoreline currents, helping stir up bait right at first light.

Fish activity’s picking up near structure and river mouths. The Lester River outlet saw some solid action this morning. Word from real Duluth anglers is lake trout are holding deep, but a few nice browns have moved in shallow to chase bait. Steelhead reports are promising—multiple fish caught near the mouth of Amity Creek last evening by persistent anglers drifting spawn sacks and pink worms.

Walleye action is slowing as the water cools, but the diehards found a few after dark tossing stickbaits near the Canal Park piers. Those targeting coho have hooked into scattered fish, mostly trolling three-inch orange spoons or flashy pink crankbaits.

Best lures today? Locals recommend:
- Silver and blue Cleo spoons for lake trout and salmon.
- Chartreuse jigheads tipped with white plastic minnow for the occasional walleye.
- Spawn sacks and pink worms for steelhead.
- If you’re after bass in the shallows before the freeze, slow-moving topwater baits like the “Loud Buzz” by Yamamoto are catching the last of them this week, especially as the fish get sluggish in colder water.

Hot bait remains fresh cut smelt for trout, or the ever-reliable nightcrawler threaded on a slip rig. If you can find waxworms, they work wonders on deeper panfish in the marinas.

Two hot spots worth checking today:
- The mouth of the Lester River: Early risers picked up steelhead and the odd brown trout, especially casting out just at dawn as bait swirls in cold currents.
- Canal Park piers: The post-sunset bite drew a couple 18” walleyes and a surprise bonus coho for those patient enough to work slow stickbaits near rock piles.

If you're heading out, remember: winter fishing calls for slow, gentle presentations. Fish are cold and sluggish. Lay down soft plastics with a slow drag and long pause—think beetles, worms, and craws in natural colors like green pumpkin or smoky purple. Fluorocarbon line sheds water and handles the chill better than braid, so spool up accordingly. Keep an eye on ice forming on your guides, and bring a towel for your hands.

Overall, it's been steady but technical. The best catches today were those anglers who slowed down, watched the structure and shadow lines, and matched the hatch.

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Lake Superior has a chill in the air this morning, with shoreline temps starting out around 34°F according to US Harbors, and it looks like we’re headed for a clear day but brisk – highs barely scraping the 40s. Winds have been out of the northeast at about 10 knots, and the lake’s surface is calm with very light chop. We’re not seeing any meaningful tidal swings here due to Lake Superior’s size, so currents are steady and predictable.

Daylight hours are tightening up. Official sunrise today in Duluth hit just after 7:15 AM, and we’ll see sunset around 4:33 PM. With water temps now down to the low 40s, those fish are staging deeper and getting sluggish, but that hasn’t stopped some dedicated anglers from getting into good late-fall action.

According to the latest Outdoor News Minnesota fishing report from last week, there’s skim ice forming on some inland waters, but the main lake’s still open and fishable. Trout and salmon are slowing down, but some hard fighters are still being pulled in, especially near river mouths and shipping channels. Recent catches have been mostly lake trout and steelhead, with the occasional brown trout and coho salmon mixed in – most running mid-size, though reports of a few bruiser lakers over ten pounds came from the mouth of the Lester River. The best activity windows have been late morning through early afternoon, as the sun gives a bit of warmth.

If you’re jigging, now’s the time to switch to smaller profiles and go slow. Anglers are having success with classic white or silver tube jigs and ¼ to ⅜-ounce Swedish Pimples, especially tipped with a cut piece of sucker or spawn sac for flavor. On the drift, a plain hook and sinker rig with a big golden shiner has pulled up some solid fish out off Brighton Beach and McQuade Small Craft Harbor. Berkley PowerBait MaxScent tubes in browns and greens have put a few steelhead in the net, and a number of anglers fished marabou jigs with light line for browns along the Park Point shipping channel.

Hot spots worth hitting today are Brighton Beach—always a late-season favorite—and the breakwall outside McQuade Safe Harbor, where the deeper water is holding some late-moving schools as they fatten up pre-ice. Don’t overlook the mouth of the Lester, where lake trout and the odd coho have been hitting on spoons right after sunrise, especially when the light is low. If you want to stay out of the wind, tuck into the Duluth entry near the Aerial Lift Bridge; several boats marked actively feeding fish in 30 to 50 feet just outside the canal.

Bait shops are recommending natural presentations. Live minnows, especially large shiners and smelt, are your best bets right now. If you’re after numbers, slow-rolling a silver spoon with a strip of herring along the shipping lanes might just trigger that cold-water strike. The bite is subtle, so braid with a long fluorocarbon leader is preferred for increased sensitivity.

That’s today’s boots-on-the-ground report for Duluth and greater Lake Superior. Bundle up and watch your footing at the launch – we’re starting to see some morning frost on the planks. As always, thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure, and be sure to subscribe for more day-to-day, local intel.

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Good morning, Duluth anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Lake Superior fishing report for November 16th, 2025. We’re in mid-November now, and winter’s grip is starting to show, with early skim ice popping up on some inland waters and heavy coats becoming standard gear out on the lake. If you love that cold slap of lake air, this is your time.

**Weather and Sunrise/Sunset**
It’s a brisk one today, with temps hovering in the low 30s by sunrise and a stiff, cold wind blowing out of the northwest. There’s a chance of snow flurries lingering from last night. According to PredictWind, Lake Superior out of Duluth will see some gusts pushing 15 knots, so dress for windchill. Sunrise hit at 7:14 a.m.; sunset will be around 4:36 p.m., so you’ve got a small window for daylight action. No significant tidal swing today—the big lake doesn’t see tides, but changing winds can push some nearshore current movement along Park Point and around canal entries.

**Fish Activity and Recent Catches**
Outdoor News Minnesota’s statewide report early this week described rapidly dropping water temps, now in the low 40s on Lake Superior’s surface. That’s activating late-fall fish: lake trout are deep but aggressive, and coho salmon are pushing into the mouths of tributaries. Whitefish and herring are schooled up and running shallower—folks jigging off the piers have seen a few solid buckets of both after sunrise. The best action for trout and salmon has been happening early and late in the day, with mid-morning lulls settling in after that first light bite.

Recent days saw a few nearshore nice eater-size lakers and bonus brown trout being pulled from the rocks around Brighton Beach. Strong reports of folks pulling up coho and the odd steelhead tossing spoons and drifting waxworms near the Lester River mouth and under the Canal Park lifts. Upriver, inland lakes are starting to see some ice forming at the edges and trout fishing picking up before things lock up entirely.

**Effective Lures and Bait**
If you’re chasing salmon or trout, go with flashy spoons—silver, blue, and chartreuse patterns are classic for Lake Superior. Flutter spoons and Little Cleos in the ¼ to ½ ounce size work well off shore or pier. For live bait, spawn sacks and waxworms will tempt trout and whitefish alike, fished below a slip bobber just off the bottom. Jigging with Kastmasters and Swedish Pimples tipped with a minnow head or waxworm is consistently effective, especially along deeper drop-offs off Park Point.

For whitefish and herring, use small gold or silver tear-drop jigs, and don’t be afraid to switch to single salmon eggs or maggots when the bite is light.

**Hot Spots**
Two spots are getting the most chatter right now:
- **Brighton Beach** – strong mixed bag of lakers, coho, and whitefish early in the morning.
- **Canal Park/Lester River Mouth** – good salmon activity with fresh fish moving in, especially after a windy night.

And don’t forget, out at the end of Park Point Beach, when the wind lays down, schools of herring and whitefish can move in fast and furious. Target those just before sunset for the best odds.

**Final Tips**
Stay safe—watch for icing on the piers and rocks. Be sure to check your line for ice build-up, which can sneak up fast in these conditions. As always, adjust your tactics to the cold, keep your gear light and mobile, and don’t be afraid to move spots if the fish aren’t biting.

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Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, November 15th, 2025 Lake Superior—Duluth fishing report. We’ve got one of those magic late fall mornings, with a golden sunrise at 7:11 AM and sunset coming early at 4:38 PM. It’s unseasonably warm: temps hovering in the upper 40s near sunrise and climbing toward 55 degrees this afternoon, which is a real treat for mid-November, keeping the main lake open and shorelines clear of major ice according to US Harbors and recent local weather bulletins. Winds are a calm breeze out of the south at 8-12 mph, and skies are mostly clear—fine for any style of fishing.

Lake Superior doesn’t have tides like the oceans, but water levels can shift a bit with seiche action when we get brisk winds, though nothing dramatic is expected today. With stable weather and consistent water, conditions are about as good as you could hope for this late in the year.

On the bite: Cooler water has the fish schooling up tight. From Outdoor News—Minnesota’s fishing report this week, anglers are still seeing a productive late-fall walleye and lake trout bite. Walleye are chasing larger minnows along deep breaks, especially off the Lester and French rivers. Browns and splake are also picking up near rocky points and stream mouths, with a bit of bonus steelhead action as well. That said, trout are a bit more scattered now, following the last push of spawning.

Catches lately have included a mixed bag: anglers on the north shore pulling in 22- to 26-inch walleyes, a handful of 2-5 pound lake trout, plus a smattering of browns in the 16- to 22-inch range. Shore and pier casting have been solid, and boaters hugging the contours at 20-40 feet are doing best.

Baits and lures: With the water at a brisk 42-44 degrees, the top action has come using large fatheads and shiners under slip bobbers or on jig/minnow combos. For lures, slow presentations win: No. 7 Rapala Husky Jerks, blade baits in silver/blue, and 3/8 oz. hair jigs tip with Gulp minnows have been hotspots. Trolling anglers are banging bottom with blue-and-silver deep-diver stickbaits. For trout, white tube jigs, spawn sacks, and wobbling spoons have been putting fish on the stringer.

A couple of hot spots to try:
• Canal Park piers and the ship canal mouth—especially early and after dusk—are holding walleye and the occasional laker.
• Mouth of the Lester River, especially on the lake side, is producing walleye, browns, and even some bonus coho.
• For the more adventurous, hike down to McQuade Small Craft Harbor and cast the rip-rap—it’s been good for multispecies this week.

Reminder: As we edge closer to ice-up, safety’s paramount. Wear those PFDs and keep an eye on the forecast; that November wind can whip up fast.

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Artificial Lure here, coming at you live from the steel-gray November shores of Lake Superior in Duluth on Friday, November 14, 2025. Sunrise today hit just after 7:11 AM, with sunset rolling in by 4:36 PM, so plan your casts accordingly.

The big lake’s been dealing out classic November weather—a stiff northwest wind, air temps hovering in the mid-30s, with lake effect flurries at times. As of this morning, the water temperature’s dropped below 42°F, so don’t forget your layers and gloves. No tidal swings on Lake Superior, but the persistent breeze has stirred up the nearshore chop, especially out at Park Point and up past Brighton Beach.

Fishing action’s been respectable for late fall. According to Outdoor News Minnesota’s November 11th report, skim ice is showing up in back bays, but open water remains on the big lake, and hungry fish are still on the move. Anglers have landed lake trout, coho salmon, and the occasional steelhead. Inland streams like the Lester and Knife Rivers are giving up brown trout and a surprising number of pre-spawn rainbows for those swinging egg patterns and small jigs.

The shore bite for coho is picking up near the mouth of the Lester, with silvers running 2 to 4 pounds—not trophy fish, but they’re scrappy. The best action has been on silver spoons, blue/chrome Cleos, and smaller casting lures like Kastmasters and Little Cleos. Folks drifting spawn sacs under floats also reported consistent bites, especially right after sunrise.

Deeper, trolling remains steady for lake trout between 40 and 100 feet. Local captains suggest running large stickbaits in rainbow or smelt patterns, especially in the lower half of the water column. Flutter spoons and cut herring rigged on downriggers have been winners. If you’re bank fishing, try soaking a chunk of dead sucker or shiner—bottom rigs are pulling in both trout and burbot as well as some healthy whitefish.

For best results, use 10-12 lb fluorocarbon leaders—water is cold and gin-clear right now so stealth matters. The top natural bait this week has been fresh salmon eggs, with cut bait tubed on circle hooks close behind. If you’re a lure angler, stay small and subtle: marabou jigs (white or black), hair jigs, and slow-rolled cranks.

As for local hotspots, Brighton Beach remains a shore angler’s favorite for coho through the late morning. Early birds are picking up brown trout at the Lester River mouth, especially on blustery days. Park Point’s shipping canal piers continue to give up lake trout and the odd steelhead, mostly to those braving the wind.

Boaters: Shelter in the lee of Minnesota Point if you can. If you’ve got the right weather window, cruise out from McQuade Safe Harbor northeast towards Stoney Point; that deep-water edge is producing consistent action on spoons and herring.

Fish counts are dropping off compared to peak autumn numbers, but persistence is paying off. Most anglers are landing 2–5 fish per half-day outing. Brown trout and coho make up the bulk, with a smattering of steelhead and whitefish.

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