Lake Superior Ice Fishing Report: Coho Salmon Hot, Walleye Active, March 2026

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Lake Superior Ice Fishing Report: Coho Salmon Hot, Walleye Active, March 2026

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on the big lake. It's March 4th, 2026, 8:24 AM here in Duluth, and we're lookin' at a crisp early spring day on Lake Superior. Weather's holdin' steady with temps hoverin' around 25°F, light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, mostly cloudy skies—no big storms brewin' per the latest NOAA forecast. Sunrise was at 6:42 AM, sunset's 6:12 PM, givin' us a solid 11.5 hours of daylight to chase bites. No tides up here on the big freshwater beast, but water levels are steady at about 601.5 feet, perfect for shore and boat access where ice allows.

Ice fishin' is still prime in the shallower bays around Duluth—parts of the lake freeze solid while the main body stays open, accordin' to Jackson Baumgart Outdoors' recent reports. Coho salmon are hot right now; guys are pullin' limits of 2-4 pounders through the ice on jigs tipped with minnows or soft plastics. Walleye are active too, bitin' in 15-25 feet near structure—recent catches hit 20-28 inches. Lake trout are showin' up deeper, 40-60 feet, with some trophy hauls reported last week. Smaller numbers of smelt and perch fill the buckets for panfish fans. Musky and bass are slow this time of year but worth targetin' in warmer pockets if you're open-water fishin'.

For lures, go with glow jigs like Northland Buck-Shots or Clam Jaw-Graders in pink or chartreuse—they're tearin' it up on cohos. Tip with live minnows or wax worms for walleye; dead smelt works wonders on lakers. Best bait overall? Medium shiners or rainbow minnows—fresh from the bait shop 'em up and drop 'em slow.

Hit these hot spots: Park Point's inner harbor for easy ice access and cohos—sheltered and productive. Or head to the Duluth side of the St. Louis River mouth for walleye staging up. Stay safe out there, check ice thickness (at least 12-18 inches), and bundle up.

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