"Catching Lake Trout, Coho Salmon and Walleyes on Lake Superior near Duluth"

If you're planning to hit the waters of Lake Superior near Duluth today, here's what you need to know. First off, the weather is looking quite active. As of December 29, 2024, you can expect southeast winds at 10 to 20 knots, with a chance of snow showers. Waves are building to 1 to 3 feet, so be prepared for some choppy waters.Since Lake Superior is a freshwater lake, you don't need to worry about tidal changes affecting your fishing[2].Sunrise is at around 7:45 AM, and sunset is at approximately 4:15 PM, giving you a decent window for both morning and late afternoon fishing[3].Despite the cold, fish activity remains active. Anglers have been having success catching lake trout, coho salmon, and a few walleyes. Lake trout have been particularly active, with good catches using active rod and reel jigging or passive tip-up rigs. For salmon, flasher fly combinations have been effective[1][3].For trolling, spoons, stickbaits, and dodger/fly combinations are your best bets. Using an eight-foot medium to medium-heavy trolling rod with a bait-casting reel and braided line of 30-pound test or more, along with a six-foot long 17-pound test monofilament leader, is recommended. Experiment with different lure colors, depths, and speeds to find what works best[3].Hot spots include the areas near the St. Louis River, where walleyes are being caught in the stained water, and deeper waters where lake trout and coho salmon are more active[1][3].If you're looking to fish from shore, public access areas and state parks along Lake Superior are good options. For a more guided experience, consider charter fishing boats available in Duluth, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Grand Marais[4].This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI