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

    Lake Superior Ice Fishing Report: Coho Salmon Hot, Walleye Active, March 2026
    Mar 4 2026
    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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  • Ice Fishing Lake Superior: Walleye and Perch Hot Spots This February

    Ice Fishing Lake Superior: Walleye and Perch Hot Spots This February
    Feb 28 2026
    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for anglin' around Duluth and Lake Superior. It's February 28, 2026, crisp winter mornin' at 8:24 AM UTC—sunrise hit around 7:15 AM local, sunset 'bout 5:45 PM, givin' us short days but prime ice fishin' windows. Weather's holdin' steady: highs near 25°F, light northwest winds 5-10 mph, partly cloudy per local forecasts, no major storms brewin'. Lake's got no tides bein' freshwater, but water levels stable, ice thick in bays despite recent thaws.

    Fish are active under the ice—reports from Northern Wilds Magazine and local chatter show walleye bitin' steady in 20-30 feet, perch schools thick, some lake trout pushin' shallower. Recent catches: folks pullin' limits of 18-24" walleyes, buckets of jumbo perch up to 12", and splake near 5 pounds off Duluth piers before full freeze. Great Lakes Aquarium notes diverse species like sturgeon lurkin', but ice anglers hittin' trout and herring too.

    Best lures right now? Jiggin' spoons like 1/4-oz Swedish Pimples in gold or glow—walleye love 'em tipped with minnow heads. Inline spinners or deep-divin' crankbaits if you're trollin' open water edges, per boat guide tips. For bait, live minnows or fathead minnows rule; waxworms or eurolarvae for perch. Match the hatch—small and subtle in clear water.

    Hot spots: Park Point for easy ice access and perch bonanzas, or Lester River mouth for walleye staging. Bundle up, drill safe, check ice reports.

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  • Late Winter Perch Explosions: Ice Fishing Superior's Best Bite Before Thaw

    Late Winter Perch Explosions: Ice Fishing Superior's Best Bite Before Thaw
    Feb 27 2026
    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for fishin' tales around Duluth and Lake Superior. It's Friday, February 27th, 2026, and we're knee-deep in late winter ice action—or what's left of it. Sunrise hit around 7:15 AM, sunset's pushin' 5:45 PM, givin' us solid daylight for drillin' holes. Weather's playin' nice today: sunny skies, highs near 41°F, west winds 10-25 mph gustin' strong along the North Shore per WDIO reports—bundle up, those blasts off the big lake bite hard. No tides up here on fresh water, but water levels steady, ice varyin' 8-12 inches in spots, thin and risky near cracks—spud first, fish crowds, no machines!

    Fish activity's pickin' up as days lengthen. Yellow perch dominatin' lake-wide in weedy 6-15 foot shallows, per Outdoor News Minnesota reports—folks haulin' limits of jumbos, some walleyes mixin' in on jigs. Smaller perch hittin' quick, bigger ones need patience. Walleye Wade's Guide Service out of Duluth says recent charters nabbed perch and 'eyes steady, with smelt whispers from remote islands. Amounts? Dozens per angler on good bites, mostly perch, scattered walleyes 18-25 inches.

    Best lures: Buckshot rattle spoons (1/16 oz light for perch), Picasso Tungsten jigs or Little Spotty for bottom bouncin'—they're killin' it per Discount Tackle anglers. Jerkbaits like Megabass Great Hunting for suspended fish. Bait? Live minnows deadsticked 6-12 inches off bottom draw 'em in, pair with active jiggin'. Ultra-strong sensitive line for ultralights seals the deal.

    Hot spots: Park Point shallows for perch weeds—safe walk-outs if ice holds. Knife River access for walleye edges, watch wind. Stay shallow, mobile, and safe—ice shiftin' fast.

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  • Ice Season Walleye and Perch: February's Best Lures and Hotspots Around Duluth

    Ice Season Walleye and Perch: February's Best Lures and Hotspots Around Duluth
    Feb 25 2026
    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' around Duluth and Lake Superior. It's February 25, 2026, and we're smack in the heart of ice season up here on the big lake. Weather's brutal today—sunny skies but highs just hittin' 16 degrees, with northwest winds gustin' 20 mph and wind chills down to 25 below zero, accordin' to WDIO reports. Dress warm, or stay home. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM, sunset around 5:45 PM, givin' ya about 10.5 hours of light if you're brave enough to drill holes.

    No tides on Superior—she's a lake, not an ocean—but ice is solid in most bays, though fish house removal deadlines are comin' soon per Minnesota DNR, startin' March 2 south of here. Fish activity's pickin' up under the ice; walleye and perch are active in shallower bays, lake trout hangin' deeper offshore. Recent catches? Locals report steady perch and eelpout through tip-ups, with some nice walleye limits before the May 9 opener for game fish. Note the new DNR rules: catch-and-release bass year-round inland, and on Superior, salmon limit's now five total, no single Atlantic cap. Sadly, Tischer Creek had a rough 2024 fish kill from city overflow, killin' 1,600 brook trout, but the lake's recoverin'.

    Best lures right now? Glow-in-the-dark tip-up rigs for lakers, Kalin's Rattlin' Google Eye Jigs, and Acme Little Ripper spoons—deadly on walleye. Bait-wise, minnows or chunks of suckers on a quickstrike rig; one bait per line per regs, stingers only on artificials.

    Hot spots: Hit the sheltered bays off Park Point for perch—easy access from shore ice. Or venture to Knife River for walleye; drop jigs 20-30 feet down. Stay off sketchy areas near the Superior entry with ships stirrin' soon.

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  • Lake Superior Winter Fishing: Ice Safety and Technique Tips for Duluth Anglers

    Lake Superior Winter Fishing: Ice Safety and Technique Tips for Duluth Anglers
    Feb 23 2026
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  • Arctic Bite: Superior Ice Fishing Hot in February with Moonshine Lures and Tip-Up Tips

    Arctic Bite: Superior Ice Fishing Hot in February with Moonshine Lures and Tip-Up Tips
    Feb 22 2026
    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for anglin' on Lake Superior out of Duluth. It's February 22, 2026, and we're deep in ice season—crisp winter mornin' with temps around 15°F feelin' way colder thanks to that blustery northwest wind gustin' 25-30 mph, per WDIO's Sabrina Ullman forecast. Expect partly sunny skies today, high near 17°F, with a slight chance of flurries early. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM, sunset 'round 5:30 PM—plenty of daylight for hardwater hustlin'. No tides on this big freshwater beast, but lake effect snow's hittin' the South Shore hard.

    Fish are bitin' strong despite the Arctic chill! Recent Spreaker reports from Feb 16 note walleye, pike, and trout active under the ice. Over in the Apostle Islands—prime spots off Bayfield, just a hop from Duluth—John Gillespie's Waters & Woods YouTube ep from Feb 21 had folks haulin' brown trout, coho salmon, and lake trout usin' Beaver Dam Tip-Ups and Moonshine Lures Two-Faced Shiver Spoons. Limits were hit quick, with newbies landin' their first ice fish. Lake Superior State University's research backs solid fisheries ecology here, stockin' salmon and monitorin' invasives.

    Best lures? Go Moonshine Shiver Spoons or Elliott Rippineyes jigs for vertical jiggin'—they're tearin' it up on trout and salmon. Tip-ups with live minnows or blue herring-style bait shine for pike and walleye in 20-40 feet. Deadstick a jiggin' rap or heavy spoon near structure.

    Hot spots: Park Point near Duluth harbor for easy access walleye and pike—ice is holdin' but check it. Or venture to Apostle Islands for multi-species action; cooperative fish and stunnin' scenery.

    Bundle up, drill safe, and get out there—the bite's on!

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  • Cohos and Blizzards: Ice Fishing Superior in Late February

    Cohos and Blizzards: Ice Fishing Superior in Late February
    Feb 21 2026
    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for fishin' tales from the big waters around Duluth on Lake Superior. It's February 21, 2026, and man, that blizzard last week dumped over 3 feet in spots like Hoveland—KDHL Radio called it near-record thunder snow with hurricane winds that turned the drifts to cement. But high pressure's nudgin' in today per WCCO's Feb 20 forecast, keepin' it mostly cloudy, breezy, and colder—bundle up out there. No tides on Superior, but ice is iffy after recent warm spells hit 50 degrees on nearby lakes like Fish Lake.

    Sunrise was at 7:15 AM, sunset 'round 5:30 PM—short days, but prime for ice fishin' if you can get out. Recent reports from a YouTube angler off 21st Street say the ice blew off just before, but they pulled tons of cohos through it—super fun action! Lake Superior's always got cohos, lake trout, whitefish, and perch active in winter shallows. Amounts? Folks are limitin' out on cohos and perch when ice holds; expect 5-20 fish per spot on good days.

    For lures, tip-ups with live minnows or cut bait shine for cohos and lakers—Griz-style homemade ones from willows work deep, even 150 feet per old guides. Small Swedish pimples, marabou jigs, or Berkley Gulp! Alive minnows in green shiner for perch and panfish—keep 'em movin' for visual pop. Bait-wise, jumbo minnows, nightcrawlers, or chicken liver if you're shore-bound for cats.

    Hot spots: Off 21st Street in Duluth for cohos if ice reforms—watch conditions! And Black Bay areas, though Voyageurs NPS is burnin' cattails nearby on Rainy Lake to boost fish habitat.

    Stay safe on the ice, measure twice, and respect the Superior.

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  • Duluth's Chilly Superior Fishing: Walleyes, Trout, and More in the Crisp Winter Bite

    Duluth's Chilly Superior Fishing: Walleyes, Trout, and More in the Crisp Winter Bite
    Feb 18 2026
    # Lake Superior Duluth Fishing Report

    Hey folks, it's your local fishing correspondent with your Wednesday morning update from Superior's chilly waters around Duluth.

    **The Bite Right Now**

    Walleye, pike, and trout are biting strong out here. The Lake Superior Duluth Fishing Report tells us walleye action is particularly hot in the shallower waters during twilight hours, and we're seeing walleyes consistently pulled in the 20-to-28-inch range from recent catches. Lake trout are active too, with anglers landing fish in the 10-to-15-pound range, plus some genuine monsters pushing 60 years old pulling up from deeper structure. Whitefish are stacking up nicely, and if you're feeling adventurous, burbot and coho are mixing in, especially after dark.

    **What's Working**

    For lures, mini swimbaits are seriously effective right now—realistic action triggers strikes when these fish are in winter feeding mode. Small jigs and spoons mimicking minnows work beautifully—think 1/4-ounce swim jigs with Rage Bug trailers. Rapala Jigging Raps and Northland Puppet Minnows are deadly for vertical presentations in deeper water. If you're casting from shore, downsize your spoons to 3/8 to 2/3 ounces in silver or gold.

    On the bait side, live minnows and shiners are your bread and butter. Emerald shiners and fathead minnows are moving steady at local shops. Work them on light hooks, and don't overlook waxies and spikes for panfish when the bite gets tough.

    **Where to Fish**

    Hit Park Point marina for sheltered water and solid brown trout action. The St. Louis River mouth near Duluth harbor is absolutely stacked with walleyes—this is a proven hot spot. The shipping canal and Minnesota Point area produce consistent lake trout and coho.

    **Conditions**

    Stable, cold weather is your friend out here. We're in that sweet spot where fish are active against the cold in 20-to-40 feet of water near drop-offs. Activity peaks at dawn and dusk as fish school tight.

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