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Late May Duluth Fishing Report: Salmon, Trout Abound in Calm, Cool North Shore Waters

Late May Duluth Fishing Report: Salmon, Trout Abound in Calm, Cool North Shore Waters

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 This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Superior Duluth fishing report for Friday, May 23, 2025.

We’re rolling into late May with some of the best action we’ve seen in a while. Water temps along the North Shore are still chilly, most spots sitting in the low 40s, but spring’s warmth is slowly creeping in and the big lake is waking up. That means salmon and trout are cruising the nearshore waters, hungry and close to the surface[3][4].

Sunrise today is at 5:24 AM and sunset won’t hit until 8:47 PM, giving you a long stretch to get after it. The weather looks favorable—light northeast winds keeping things calm, especially in the mornings. No major rain in the forecast, just cool mornings warming up by afternoon[4].

Fishing pressure’s been steady, and recent days have seen plenty of boats out, with most reporting good to great success. Coho salmon are leading the way, with most catches in the 14 to 17 inch range and a few pushing a whopping 12 pounds. Chinook (king) salmon are showing up more consistently too, and reports of fish over 35 pounds this past week have got everyone buzzing[4][5]. You’ll also pick up brown trout, splake, and the occasional lake trout or steelhead, especially when working close to shore or around stream mouths[3][4].

Best bets right now are trolling with stickbaits, dodgers and flies, or slim crankbaits. Focus on the top 20 feet of water when targeting coho and kings—especially in 50 to 70 feet of water right off the main points and harbor entrances[3][4]. Orange, chartreuse, and silver are all solid colors, with action best in low light or when the wind riffles the surface. Natural smelt imitations are working well with the tail end of the smelt run. For bait, fresh cut smelt still can get you a few bonus hits, but most are running artificials right now[3][4].

For shore anglers, try the mouths of Lester River and the Knife River—both have put out decent coho and even a few late steelhead in the past week. Boat anglers should hit the waters off McQuade Harbor and around Park Point. The stretch between Brighton Beach and Stoney Point has produced steady action for both salmon and browns[4].

With calm weather, cold clear water, and fish on the bite, this is the weekend to get after it. Don’t forget your net—those big kings are the real deal this year.

Tight lines out there,
Artificial Lure
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