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Lake Superior Fishing Report: Salmon, Trout, and More Biting Strong
Good morning, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Superior fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
The summer fishing season is now in full swing around Duluth and across Lake Superior. Water temperatures have been steadily rising over the past few weeks, now sitting in the mid-40s nearshore, creating prime conditions for a variety of species.
The smelt run has officially wrapped up, but the fishing action is far from over. Salmon and trout fishing has been exceptional this season, with many anglers reporting impressive catches. Coho salmon in the 14-17 inch range have been particularly active, especially around Houghton Point and Long Island. We're still seeing some of those unusually large specimens – remember those 12-pounders that were reported earlier this month? They're still out there![5]
Lake trout fishing is heating up as water temperatures climb. DNR surveys have shown record-high abundance, so expect great action if you're targeting these fighters. Just be aware you might notice more sea lamprey wounds on lake trout and salmon this year, though increased treatments should help manage that population.[5]
Brown trout (16-24 inches) and splake (15-20 inches) are being caught consistently by anglers trolling along the shoreline, with the occasional steelhead and Chinook salmon mixed in.[2]
For tackle recommendations, trollers are having success with stickbaits or dodgers and flies near the surface in 50-70 feet of water for coho. If you're staying closer to shore, a variety of crankbaits and spoons in 10-40 feet of water are producing nice catches of brown trout and splake.[2]
Hot spots this week include the waters around Park Point, the area between Duluth Harbor and Superior Entry, and the shoreline stretching toward Two Harbors. The breakwall has been producing some nice catches during early morning hours.
Today's weather looks promising with moderate winds and partly cloudy skies – perfect conditions to be on the water. Sunrise was at 5:22 AM, and sunset will be at 8:52 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours to fish.
Remember that summer fishing reports are posted every Thursday through the first weekend in October, or you can call the Lake Superior fishing report hotline at 218-302-3293 for updates.[1]
This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines and see you on the water!
The summer fishing season is now in full swing around Duluth and across Lake Superior. Water temperatures have been steadily rising over the past few weeks, now sitting in the mid-40s nearshore, creating prime conditions for a variety of species.
The smelt run has officially wrapped up, but the fishing action is far from over. Salmon and trout fishing has been exceptional this season, with many anglers reporting impressive catches. Coho salmon in the 14-17 inch range have been particularly active, especially around Houghton Point and Long Island. We're still seeing some of those unusually large specimens – remember those 12-pounders that were reported earlier this month? They're still out there![5]
Lake trout fishing is heating up as water temperatures climb. DNR surveys have shown record-high abundance, so expect great action if you're targeting these fighters. Just be aware you might notice more sea lamprey wounds on lake trout and salmon this year, though increased treatments should help manage that population.[5]
Brown trout (16-24 inches) and splake (15-20 inches) are being caught consistently by anglers trolling along the shoreline, with the occasional steelhead and Chinook salmon mixed in.[2]
For tackle recommendations, trollers are having success with stickbaits or dodgers and flies near the surface in 50-70 feet of water for coho. If you're staying closer to shore, a variety of crankbaits and spoons in 10-40 feet of water are producing nice catches of brown trout and splake.[2]
Hot spots this week include the waters around Park Point, the area between Duluth Harbor and Superior Entry, and the shoreline stretching toward Two Harbors. The breakwall has been producing some nice catches during early morning hours.
Today's weather looks promising with moderate winds and partly cloudy skies – perfect conditions to be on the water. Sunrise was at 5:22 AM, and sunset will be at 8:52 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours to fish.
Remember that summer fishing reports are posted every Thursday through the first weekend in October, or you can call the Lake Superior fishing report hotline at 218-302-3293 for updates.[1]
This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines and see you on the water!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Superior fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
The summer fishing season is now in full swing around Duluth and across Lake Superior. Water temperatures have been steadily rising over the past few weeks, now sitting in the mid-40s nearshore, creating prime conditions for a variety of species.
The smelt run has officially wrapped up, but the fishing action is far from over. Salmon and trout fishing has been exceptional this season, with many anglers reporting impressive catches. Coho salmon in the 14-17 inch range have been particularly active, especially around Houghton Point and Long Island. We're still seeing some of those unusually large specimens – remember those 12-pounders that were reported earlier this month? They're still out there![5]
Lake trout fishing is heating up as water temperatures climb. DNR surveys have shown record-high abundance, so expect great action if you're targeting these fighters. Just be aware you might notice more sea lamprey wounds on lake trout and salmon this year, though increased treatments should help manage that population.[5]
Brown trout (16-24 inches) and splake (15-20 inches) are being caught consistently by anglers trolling along the shoreline, with the occasional steelhead and Chinook salmon mixed in.[2]
For tackle recommendations, trollers are having success with stickbaits or dodgers and flies near the surface in 50-70 feet of water for coho. If you're staying closer to shore, a variety of crankbaits and spoons in 10-40 feet of water are producing nice catches of brown trout and splake.[2]
Hot spots this week include the waters around Park Point, the area between Duluth Harbor and Superior Entry, and the shoreline stretching toward Two Harbors. The breakwall has been producing some nice catches during early morning hours.
Today's weather looks promising with moderate winds and partly cloudy skies – perfect conditions to be on the water. Sunrise was at 5:22 AM, and sunset will be at 8:52 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours to fish.
Remember that summer fishing reports are posted every Thursday through the first weekend in October, or you can call the Lake Superior fishing report hotline at 218-302-3293 for updates.[1]
This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines and see you on the water!
The summer fishing season is now in full swing around Duluth and across Lake Superior. Water temperatures have been steadily rising over the past few weeks, now sitting in the mid-40s nearshore, creating prime conditions for a variety of species.
The smelt run has officially wrapped up, but the fishing action is far from over. Salmon and trout fishing has been exceptional this season, with many anglers reporting impressive catches. Coho salmon in the 14-17 inch range have been particularly active, especially around Houghton Point and Long Island. We're still seeing some of those unusually large specimens – remember those 12-pounders that were reported earlier this month? They're still out there![5]
Lake trout fishing is heating up as water temperatures climb. DNR surveys have shown record-high abundance, so expect great action if you're targeting these fighters. Just be aware you might notice more sea lamprey wounds on lake trout and salmon this year, though increased treatments should help manage that population.[5]
Brown trout (16-24 inches) and splake (15-20 inches) are being caught consistently by anglers trolling along the shoreline, with the occasional steelhead and Chinook salmon mixed in.[2]
For tackle recommendations, trollers are having success with stickbaits or dodgers and flies near the surface in 50-70 feet of water for coho. If you're staying closer to shore, a variety of crankbaits and spoons in 10-40 feet of water are producing nice catches of brown trout and splake.[2]
Hot spots this week include the waters around Park Point, the area between Duluth Harbor and Superior Entry, and the shoreline stretching toward Two Harbors. The breakwall has been producing some nice catches during early morning hours.
Today's weather looks promising with moderate winds and partly cloudy skies – perfect conditions to be on the water. Sunrise was at 5:22 AM, and sunset will be at 8:52 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours to fish.
Remember that summer fishing reports are posted every Thursday through the first weekend in October, or you can call the Lake Superior fishing report hotline at 218-302-3293 for updates.[1]
This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines and see you on the water!