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Lake Superior Fishing Report for May 7th, 2025: Smelt, Steelhead, and Massive Salmon Catches
Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Superior fishing report for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.
The sun rose over our beautiful Lake Superior at dawn, and we're looking at another fine spring day on the big lake. Water conditions are shaping up nicely as we move deeper into May, with temperatures gradually warming up.
The big news continues to be the smelt run, which is still going strong based on the latest DNR report from May 1st. Smelters have been having decent luck using seine nets along Park Point in Duluth and dipnets in the tributaries as water temperatures have hit that magic 40-degree mark. Just remember, smelt populations aren't what they used to be back in the 60s and 70s, so temper your expectations compared to the glory days.
Steelhead fishing has been fair in North Shore streams, though the runs are likely winding down now. You might still find some opportunities at the mouths of tributaries where they enter Lake Superior. Stream conditions are mixed, with some limited flows due to the lack of spring snowmelt this year.
Lake trout fishing has been absolutely dynamite! DNR surveys are showing record-high abundance, so your chances of hooking into some nice lakers are excellent. Just be aware you might notice more sea lamprey wounds on trout and salmon this year, though treatments have been stepped up recently to address this.
For salmon enthusiasts, we've been seeing some monster catches thanks to that rare overabundance of food in the lake. Anglers have been landing Coho salmon up to 12 pounds and Chinook salmon over 35 pounds! The early spring boat anglers targeting nearshore areas have done well trolling stickbaits near the surface for both lake trout and coho.
Hot spots to try today: The Duluth harbor entrance has been productive for those targeting lake trout, while Two Harbors has been giving up some nice coho action. For shore anglers, the Lester and Knife rivers are worth checking out.
Lure recommendation: Silver and blue spoons have been the ticket for trout and salmon, while those targeting steelhead should try swinging egg patterns or spawn sacs.
Weather-wise, we're looking at mild conditions with light winds, making for a comfortable day out on the water. Perfect conditions to get out there and take advantage of what's shaping up to be an excellent fishing season on Lake Superior.
That's your report for today, May 7th. Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow.
The sun rose over our beautiful Lake Superior at dawn, and we're looking at another fine spring day on the big lake. Water conditions are shaping up nicely as we move deeper into May, with temperatures gradually warming up.
The big news continues to be the smelt run, which is still going strong based on the latest DNR report from May 1st. Smelters have been having decent luck using seine nets along Park Point in Duluth and dipnets in the tributaries as water temperatures have hit that magic 40-degree mark. Just remember, smelt populations aren't what they used to be back in the 60s and 70s, so temper your expectations compared to the glory days.
Steelhead fishing has been fair in North Shore streams, though the runs are likely winding down now. You might still find some opportunities at the mouths of tributaries where they enter Lake Superior. Stream conditions are mixed, with some limited flows due to the lack of spring snowmelt this year.
Lake trout fishing has been absolutely dynamite! DNR surveys are showing record-high abundance, so your chances of hooking into some nice lakers are excellent. Just be aware you might notice more sea lamprey wounds on trout and salmon this year, though treatments have been stepped up recently to address this.
For salmon enthusiasts, we've been seeing some monster catches thanks to that rare overabundance of food in the lake. Anglers have been landing Coho salmon up to 12 pounds and Chinook salmon over 35 pounds! The early spring boat anglers targeting nearshore areas have done well trolling stickbaits near the surface for both lake trout and coho.
Hot spots to try today: The Duluth harbor entrance has been productive for those targeting lake trout, while Two Harbors has been giving up some nice coho action. For shore anglers, the Lester and Knife rivers are worth checking out.
Lure recommendation: Silver and blue spoons have been the ticket for trout and salmon, while those targeting steelhead should try swinging egg patterns or spawn sacs.
Weather-wise, we're looking at mild conditions with light winds, making for a comfortable day out on the water. Perfect conditions to get out there and take advantage of what's shaping up to be an excellent fishing season on Lake Superior.
That's your report for today, May 7th. Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow.
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Superior fishing report for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.
The sun rose over our beautiful Lake Superior at dawn, and we're looking at another fine spring day on the big lake. Water conditions are shaping up nicely as we move deeper into May, with temperatures gradually warming up.
The big news continues to be the smelt run, which is still going strong based on the latest DNR report from May 1st. Smelters have been having decent luck using seine nets along Park Point in Duluth and dipnets in the tributaries as water temperatures have hit that magic 40-degree mark. Just remember, smelt populations aren't what they used to be back in the 60s and 70s, so temper your expectations compared to the glory days.
Steelhead fishing has been fair in North Shore streams, though the runs are likely winding down now. You might still find some opportunities at the mouths of tributaries where they enter Lake Superior. Stream conditions are mixed, with some limited flows due to the lack of spring snowmelt this year.
Lake trout fishing has been absolutely dynamite! DNR surveys are showing record-high abundance, so your chances of hooking into some nice lakers are excellent. Just be aware you might notice more sea lamprey wounds on trout and salmon this year, though treatments have been stepped up recently to address this.
For salmon enthusiasts, we've been seeing some monster catches thanks to that rare overabundance of food in the lake. Anglers have been landing Coho salmon up to 12 pounds and Chinook salmon over 35 pounds! The early spring boat anglers targeting nearshore areas have done well trolling stickbaits near the surface for both lake trout and coho.
Hot spots to try today: The Duluth harbor entrance has been productive for those targeting lake trout, while Two Harbors has been giving up some nice coho action. For shore anglers, the Lester and Knife rivers are worth checking out.
Lure recommendation: Silver and blue spoons have been the ticket for trout and salmon, while those targeting steelhead should try swinging egg patterns or spawn sacs.
Weather-wise, we're looking at mild conditions with light winds, making for a comfortable day out on the water. Perfect conditions to get out there and take advantage of what's shaping up to be an excellent fishing season on Lake Superior.
That's your report for today, May 7th. Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow.
The sun rose over our beautiful Lake Superior at dawn, and we're looking at another fine spring day on the big lake. Water conditions are shaping up nicely as we move deeper into May, with temperatures gradually warming up.
The big news continues to be the smelt run, which is still going strong based on the latest DNR report from May 1st. Smelters have been having decent luck using seine nets along Park Point in Duluth and dipnets in the tributaries as water temperatures have hit that magic 40-degree mark. Just remember, smelt populations aren't what they used to be back in the 60s and 70s, so temper your expectations compared to the glory days.
Steelhead fishing has been fair in North Shore streams, though the runs are likely winding down now. You might still find some opportunities at the mouths of tributaries where they enter Lake Superior. Stream conditions are mixed, with some limited flows due to the lack of spring snowmelt this year.
Lake trout fishing has been absolutely dynamite! DNR surveys are showing record-high abundance, so your chances of hooking into some nice lakers are excellent. Just be aware you might notice more sea lamprey wounds on trout and salmon this year, though treatments have been stepped up recently to address this.
For salmon enthusiasts, we've been seeing some monster catches thanks to that rare overabundance of food in the lake. Anglers have been landing Coho salmon up to 12 pounds and Chinook salmon over 35 pounds! The early spring boat anglers targeting nearshore areas have done well trolling stickbaits near the surface for both lake trout and coho.
Hot spots to try today: The Duluth harbor entrance has been productive for those targeting lake trout, while Two Harbors has been giving up some nice coho action. For shore anglers, the Lester and Knife rivers are worth checking out.
Lure recommendation: Silver and blue spoons have been the ticket for trout and salmon, while those targeting steelhead should try swinging egg patterns or spawn sacs.
Weather-wise, we're looking at mild conditions with light winds, making for a comfortable day out on the water. Perfect conditions to get out there and take advantage of what's shaping up to be an excellent fishing season on Lake Superior.
That's your report for today, May 7th. Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow.