Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from the big pond in Duluth with your Lake Superior fishing report.

We’re sitting in a classic North Shore January stretch: a little above normal temps with light winds and patchy fog hanging over parts of the lake. WDIO reports mild mid‑30s earlier this week with decent snowpack inland, and marine alerts out east on Superior yesterday were calling dense fog and low visibility. Closer to Duluth this morning, expect light ENE breeze around 5–10 knots, cold damp air, and that “steel gray with a bit of glare” surface. NOAA’s Duluth station shows surface water right around the freezing mark for this time of year, so treat every step near shore ice with respect.

Sunrise is right around 8 a.m. and sunset near 4:30 p.m. here now, which lines up nicely with the better bite windows. FishingReminder’s solunar forecast for Duluth is calling the prime feeding periods late morning and again mid‑afternoon into dusk, with a weaker flurry right around daybreak. On Superior, that dusk window has been key all week.

Lake Superior doesn’t have real tides like the ocean, but sea‑level models still show tiny seiche‑style swings under a foot. A Duluth tide readout for the North Shore area today shows a minor “high” early morning and again early evening with a slight dip mid‑day. You won’t see a beach line change much, but those subtle shifts combined with wind can nudge bait and push a short feeding burst.

Recent action report from around Duluth and the nearshore North Shore:

– Anglers working the shipping canal and inside harbor have been picking up a mix of **coho**, a few **steelhead‑type rainbows**, and the odd **brown** on spoons and spawn. Catch counts have been modest—think a couple fish per serious angler, not limits—but quality has been good, with coho in the 16–20 inch range and a few huskier lake trout deeper off the breakwall.

– Inside the St. Louis River estuary and downstream toward Barker’s Island, guys soaking shiners and fatheads are still putting some **walleyes** and **burbot (ling)** topside after dark. The walleye numbers aren’t crazy, but most groups are reporting one to three keepers plus a few short fish if they put the time in.

– Up the shore toward McQuade and Knife River, small craft trollers on the warmer days have tangled with scattered **lakers** and coho running long‑line stickbaits in 30–60 feet. The bite’s been spotty but when you get over a pod you can box two or three in a hurry.

Best offerings right now:

– For Superior trout and coho from shore: downsized casting spoons (3/8–2/3 oz) in silver, gold, or silver/blue, along with slender stickbaits. Think Smithwick‑style or Yo‑Zuri Crystal Minnow profiles in natural smelt, black‑back silver, or clown when it’s gloomy. Local shops have been moving a lot of those slimmer minnow baits this week, and anglers are reporting solid hookups when they slow the retrieve way down and add long pauses.

– For harbor and river walleye: jig and minnow is still king. Go with 1/8–1/4 oz jigs in glow, chartreuse, or plain unpainted tipped with a live fathead or shiner. Deadstick one rod with a plain hook and split shot and let that minnow do its thing.

– For burbot: chunks of cut cisco or sucker on a glow spoon or plain hook, set just off bottom after dark. Slow night, heavy fish.

Hot spots to consider:

– **Canal Park / Minnesota Point side of the shipping canal**: Work the harbor side where current meets slack water. Cast spoons and sticks, especially the last hour of light into first dark. When the wind isn’t howling, this stretch has produced some of the better mixed‑bag trout and coho reports the last few days.

– **McQuade Safe Harbor up the shore**: When the lake lays down, slide just outside the harbor and run long, flat‑line stickbaits along the first break. That 30–60 foot zone has coughed up a handful of nice lakers and coho this week for the few boats still poking around.

If you’re heading out, remember Superior’s mood swings fast—fog, wind shifts, and shelf ice can sneak up on you. Check the latest marine and ice conditions, wear the float gear, and don’t trust any shoreline ice you haven’t tested.

That’s the word from the big lake

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for anglin' around Duluth and Lake Superior. It's January 5th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a cloudy day in the low 20s°F from US Harbors reports, with light winds and waves 1-3 feet per National Weather Service marine forecast—perfect for shore-bound fishin' before the big freeze locks it up. No tides on this freshwater beast, but sunrise was at 8:00 AM and sunset 'round 4:30 PM, givin' ya short windows of light.

Ice is buildin' slow but steady, like Outdoor News says for nearby Minnesota spots—walleye pickin' up as areas open, with some jumbo perch, pike, and even a 32-inch walleye from Lake of the Woods reports last week. Here on Superior near Duluth, recent catches mirror that: brown trout, coho salmon, and rainbows hittin' shallow near river mouths per FishingReminder, plus lake trout pushin' 60 years old from CBS Minnesota news. Fish are active in the cold shallows, bitin' better on stable days.

For lures, go realistic worm soft plastics or tube baits slow-sinkin' for trout and panfish, Ned rigs on rocky points for smallmouth, and jerkbaits for pike near weedbeds or inlets—straight from FishingReminder tips. Live bait? Minnows or worms tipped with Pro-Cure gels for that UV punch on rainbows and browns.

Hot spots today: St. Louis River mouth for browns and steelies, and Park Point shorelines where salmonids cruise the gravel—bundle up and watch ice edges.

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# Lake Superior Duluth Fishing Report

Hey folks, it's your fishing expert here with today's Lake Superior update. We've got some solid conditions shaping up for early January, so let's dive right in.

**Weather and Water Conditions**

The National Weather Service is calling for sunny skies today with south winds of five to ten knots shifting east with gusts around twenty knots this afternoon. Waves are running one foot or less, which means we've got a beautiful day on the water. Tonight things stay mostly clear with east winds continuing, so if you're planning an evening session, conditions look favorable.

**Bite Times**

According to solunar theory, today's fishing activity should be better than average. Major bite windows are happening in the morning and late afternoon, so plan your outing accordingly. The moon phase is working in our favor right now.

**Recent Catch Reports**

The Duluth Fishing Report from just yesterday tells us walleye, trout, and lake superior species are actively biting. Walleye action is particularly strong in shallower waters during the twilight hours. In nearby northern Minnesota ice fishing reports, walleye over twenty inches have been caught consistently in twenty feet of water or less, so that pattern should translate to our open water situation.

**Lures and Bait**

Mini swimbaits are seriously effective right now for trout, walleye, and other Lake Superior species. The realistic action triggers strikes when fish are in their winter feeding mode. Standard live bait like shiners and crawlers will always work, but those swimbaits are your ticket to connecting with bigger fish.

**Hot Spots**

Focus your efforts on the shallower reefs close to shore—that's where the walleye are positioning themselves. The current breaks and structure near Duluth's harbor area consistently produce, especially during low-light periods.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' around Duluth and Lake Superior. It's early January 3rd, 2026, and we're lookin' at a crisp start with northwest winds 10 to 20 knots easin' off tonight, waves 2 to 4 feet on the big lake per the National Weather Service marine forecast. No tides up here on Superior—it's all about those solunar bite windows from FishingReminder, peakin' mid-mornin' and evenin'. Sunrise around 8 AM, sunset by 4:30 PM, so bundle up against them teen highs and lingerin' clouds like WDIO's reportin'.

Ice is buildin' slow but steady—Outdoor News says walleye action's improvin' in Minnesota as more spots open up, with big ones like 32-inchers from Lake of the Woods nearby, plus perch, pike, and eelpout. Lake Superior's got healthy lake trout, even a 62-year-old monster caught recent per CBS Minnesota news. Locals are pullin' brown trout and steelhead from tributaries, echoin' those Niagara Falls reports but right here in Duluth harbors.

Fish are active in 20-30 feet early, bitin' better with stable cold. Best lures? Small jigs or spoons mimickin' minnows—think 1/4-ounce swim jigs with Rage Bug trailers for skippin' under ice edges, inspired by pro tips like Kevin VanDam's setups. Live minnows or shrimp on light hooks top the bait list for walleye and trout; grab 'em local.

Hit these hot spots: Park Point marina for sheltered ice and browns, or the St. Louis River mouth near Duluth harbor—walleyes stack up there. Stay safe on thin ice, drill test holes.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for anglin' on Lake Superior 'round Duluth. It's New Year's Eve mornin', 'bout 8:25 AM, and we're lookin' at partly cloudy skies with temps hoverin' at 23°F right now, feelin' like 11°F with WNW winds at 12 mph gustin' to 20. NOAA Marine Forecast says highs near 45°F today, NW winds 5-10 kt turnin' SW, sunny with waves under 1 ft—perfect for gettin' out there before the cold snaps back tonight. No real tides on Superior, but lake levels steady, no big surges. Sunrise was at 8:20 AM, sunset 'round 4:30 PM, so ya got a short window.

Fish activity's pickin' up in this winter bite—walleyes and lake trout active in 20-40 ft near drop-offs, smelt runs startin' per local chatter like CBS Finding Minnesota spots. Recent catches: folks pullin' walleyes up to 28 inches, some lakers in the 10-15 lb range, and perch stacks from Duluth harbors last week. WDIO reports bitter cold but fish holdin' tight.

Best lures for ice or nearshore: 2-3 inch jiggin' raps like Rapala Jigging Rap #5 or Northland Puppet Minnow for that horizontal flash—walleyes love 'em. Lipless cranks such as Rippin Rap or Buck-Shot spoons for vibe in current. Dead-stick a VMC Sleek Jig with a minnow threaded mouth-to-back for bottom huggers. Bait-wise, lively minnows or Berkley Gulp worms on a long-shank jig—8 lb fluorocarbon line cuts the sway under ice.

Hot spots: Park Point drop-offs for walleyes, and Wisconsin Point near Superior entry for lakers and smelt—bundle up, drill safe.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for anglin' on Lake Superior out of Duluth. It's a chilly Monday mornin', December 29th, with snow showers hangin' around like last night's fog—temps hoverin' near 33°F up on the big lake, accordin' to US Harbors reports, and that recent storm dumped over a foot on the South Shore per WDIO. No tides to worry 'bout on fresh water, but sunrise hit early at 8:20 AM, sunset 'round 4:30 PM—short days mean bundle up and fish smart.

Ice is formin' uneven across the Northland, varyin' wide per Outdoor News Michigan report from Dec 26, closest we got to Superior specifics. Walleyes and perch are key right now; anglers pullin' 'em in 23-28 feet on nearby waters like Lake of the Woods. Crappies suspendin' high—Sportsman's Journal TV says glide baits like Northland Puppet Minnow with minnows or waxworms are deadly finesse in 10-15 feet. For pike on drop-offs, tip-ups with 4-7 inch shiners or suckers, treble hooked past the dorsal, on 20-lb wire leaders—suspend halfway down in shallows, near bottom deeper, sez MidWest Outdoors. Best lures? Tungsten jigs, spoons tipped with maggots for panfish, or Coho stickbaits if you're trollin' open edges for salmon remnants. Live minnows rule bait—less handlin' with a Minnow Hopper keeps 'em kickin'.

Recent catches mirror Lake Vermilion action: walleyes to 27 inches, big perch at 13, northerns pushin' 42, even muskies hangin' late. Superior's Duluth side should mirror—fish active on edges near weeds.

Hot spots: Hit Park Point bays for perch crappies if ice holds 8-10 inches—check local regs. Or Brighton Beach drop-offs for walleye pike, GPS those breaks summer-style.

Stay safe out there, measure ice, no trucks yet.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Superior Duluth fishing report, coming to you from the cold side of the big lake.

We’re locked into mid‑winter mode now. According to the National Weather Service marine forecast for the western arm, air temps are hovering in the teens and low 20s, with light northwest winds 5 to 10 knots and waves a foot or less. That’s classic near‑shore winter steelhead and lake trout weather: cold, stable, and calm enough to work small baits slow.

Sunrise is right around 8 a.m. with sunset near 4:30 p.m., so you’ve got short windows. The prime bite has been that first hour of gray light and again from about 2:30 to dusk. Local charter skippers and pier regulars are all saying the same thing: if you’re not set up before first light, you’re late.

There’s no real tide on Superior, just a little seiche slosh, so depth and structure matter more than any “high tide” time. Focus on breaks, river mouths, and current edges where warmer inflow meets the lake.

Recent reports from Duluth and up the shore toward Two Harbors have been solid for mixed bags. Shore and small‑boat anglers have been picking up lake trout in the 3–8 pound range, a few bonus coho, and the odd brown trout. Folks working the St. Louis River harbor and the shipping canal have also iced some eater walleyes and burbot after dark.

Best producers right now:

- For trout and salmon: small silver or gold spoons, 1/4 to 3/8 ounce, worked slow with long pauses. Think Little Cleo, Kastmaster, and slender jigging spoons. Tipping with a minnow head has outfished bare metal most days.
- For harbor walleyes: glow jigging raps, rattle spoons, and plain glow jigs tipped with fatheads. Dead‑sticked live minnows are still putting the bigger fish topside.
- For burbot: big glow spoons or plain hooks with a chunk of cut sucker pounded into the bottom after dark.

Bait choice has been pretty straightforward. Local shops report emerald shiners and fathead minnows moving steady. Waxies and spikes will pick up incidental perch and coho when things get tough, but if you’re trout‑or‑nothing, stick with minnows.

A couple of hot spots to circle:

- The Minnesota Point side of the ship canal and along the pier heads, casting spoons into that deeper shipping lane. Work them slow and let them sink; most hits are coming halfway back.
- Up the shore around McQuade small craft harbor and the breakwalls toward Brighton Beach. Guys jigging off the rocks in 15–40 feet are seeing steady trout action when the wind lays down.

Ice conditions change fast on Superior, especially around river mouths and the harbor, so check with local bait shops and never trust any sheet without a spud bar and a set of picks. Out on main‑lake ice, travel light and stay on known paths.

If you’re heading out today, think slow presentations, light fluorocarbon leaders, and subtle colors: silvers, natural baitfish, and a touch of glow in the low light. Give each spot more time than you would in summer; these fish aren’t chasing far.

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Hey folks, this is **Artificial Lure** with your Lake Superior Duluth fishing report for December 27th, straight from the icy shores. Winter's grip is tight—WDIO Storm Track Weather says we're lookin' at freezing drizzle today, highs around 27°F, humidity 80%, east winds at 18 mph, droppin' to 25°F tonight with 84% chance of frozen rain. No tides on Superior, but water levels are steady, keepin' shore anglers in play. Sunrise was at 8:20 AM, sunset 4:30 PM—short days mean prime low-light bites.

Ice is formin' up nice for hardwater heroes, per the Spreaker Duluth Winter Angling Update from Dec 26. Lake trout, whitefish, and ciscoes are hot right now—folks pullin' limits in 20-40 feet off drop-offs. Shore-bound? Chase winter trout, walleye, and burbot like in the Lake Superior Duluth Fishing Report—guys hittin' 'em with jigs near structure. Recent catches: lakers to 10 pounds, whitefish stackin' up, some walleyes mixin' in shallower. Activity peaks dawn and dusk as fish school tight against the cold.

Best lures? Go vertical jigs like slender spoons or tubes in glow white or silver—tip 'em light. For tip-ups, MidWest Outdoors swears by shiners or suckers suspended mid-water over edges, #8-10 trebles on 20-lb wire leaders. Dead smelt works too if livies scarce. Bait tip: snip minnow tails for scent and action.

Hot spots: Park Point for shore trout, and if ice holds (check safe first), outer Duluth bays for lakers near drop-offs. Bundle up, drill smart.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for anglin' on Lake Superior out of Duluth. It's Friday mornin', December 26th, 'round 8:30, and we're lookin' at cloudy skies with temps hoverin' at 31°F right now—stay bundled, that wind off the big lake bites. No tides up here on fresh water, but water levels are steady, no big surges. Sunrise was at 8:20 AM, sunset 'round 4:30 PM, so you've got a short window before dark.

Fish activity's pickin' up for winter—reports from CBS Minnesota highlight a massive 62-year-old lake trout pulled recently, oldest ever in the Great Lakes. Smelt runs are legendary come spring per Finding Minnesota, but right now, ice anglers are targetin' lake trout, whitefish, and ciscoes through the ice. Limits are modest, 4-8 fish per hole on good days, with lake trout leadin' the pack near drop-offs.

Best lures? Go with heavy jigs like those ice fishing specials for lake trout—glow tubes or slab spoons in white or glow green, 1/2 to 1 oz to get down deep. Berkley X Super Smooth line for smooth casts if you're trollin' early open water. Bait-wise, dead minnows or chunks of sucker on a quickstrike rig; suckers hold up in the cold best.

Hot spots: Hit the ice off Park Point near Duluth Harbor—shallow bays hold whitefish. Or Knife River, 15 miles northeast, where lake trout stack up in 40-60 feet. Check ice thickness, 12+ inches safe, watch for currents.

Bundle up, drill smart, and limit out!

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Superior Duluth fishing report for this crisp Christmas Eve mornin', right around 8:25 AM. Lake's got no tides bein' freshwater, but water levels are steady per Minnesota DNR reports, with ice formin' patchy in bays—stay safe if you're ventin' early.

Weather's chillin' at 16°F, mainly clear skies, light 2 mph winds from the north, humidity hangin' at 91% accordin' to Lake Vermilion updates nearby. Sunrise hit about 8:20 AM, sunset 'round 4:30 PM—short days mean prime low-light bites.

Fish activity's pickin' up under the ice; Outdoor News Minnesota report from Dec 17 says slush after snow but ice depths improvin', walleye and perch bitin' spotty in the metro. Local Spreaker logs from early Dec note coho salmon and steelhead hot near Duluth harbors—anglers pullin' 5-10 fish limits, mostly 2-6 lb cohos and fresh steelies up to 8 lbs on spoons and spawn bags.

Best lures? Go with small jiggin' spoons like VMC Moon Fly or 1/8-oz swimbait heads tipped with minnows—mimics baitfish in the cold. Natural bait kings are live minnows or herring chunks on quick-strike rigs; stabilize with glycerin per trapline tips to keep 'em fresh in the freeze.

Hot spots: Hit the Duluth Harbor entrance for steelhead stackin' up, or Knife River mouth where cohos cruise the breaks—troll slow or jig vertical.

Bundle up, check ice thick, and merry fishin'!

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