Lake Superior Ice Fishing Conditions and Hot Spots for Anglers Near Duluth

If you're planning to head out on Lake Superior near Duluth today, here's what you need to know:First, there's no tide to worry about on Lake Superior, but be aware of seiches, which are oscillations in the lake caused by changes in wind or air pressure.The weather is quite chilly, with winds coming in from the southwest at about 17 mph. Temperatures are around freezing, so make sure you're well-layered and equipped with warm gear.Sunrise today is at about 7:45 AM, and sunset will be around 4:45 PM, giving you a good window to get out on the ice or water.For ice fishing, the conditions are variable, so extreme caution is advised. Check with local fishing clubs, outfitters, and bait shops for the latest ice conditions. If you do venture out, use your ice spud bar constantly, wear a floatation suit, and have ice picks ready. Ice creepers or cleats are also recommended due to the lack of snow on the ice.Yesterday's fishing report indicated some good catches. On the Ashland side, anglers were catching nice perch (9-11 inches), walleye (15-25 inches), northern pike (26-34 inches), and occasional whitefish (17-20 inches) in depths of 15-25 feet. On the Washburn side, a mixed bag of fish was reported, including splake (15-20 inches), brown trout (15-22 inches), herring (15-19 inches), whitefish (17-20 inches), perch (9-11 inches), coho salmon (14-16 inches), and northern pike (26-34 inches). Anglers were successful in waters 25 feet deep or more using spoons, jigging raps, lake shiners, and golden shiners.For hot spots, consider Kreher Park and Second Landing on the Ashland side, and Bono Creek, Thompson Park, the Washburn Coal Dock, and Memorial Park on the Washburn side.Remember to use extreme caution on the ice, and enjoy your time out on Lake Superior.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI