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Lake Superior Fishing Report: Salmon, Trout, and Smelt Running Strong

Lake Superior Fishing Report: Salmon, Trout, and Smelt Running Strong

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 Good morning from Duluth. This is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for Lake Superior and the surrounding area, Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Lake Superior is in prime spring form right now. Water temperatures near shore remain brisk, sitting in the upper 30s to low 40s, keeping the fish active and close in[2]. Sunrise this morning was at 5:28 am, with sunset expected around 8:45 pm, giving folks plenty of daylight to get out and cast a line.

The weather’s holding steady with cool temps and light breeze, making for comfortable fishing conditions out on the water[3][4]. Recent reports show fishing action has been excellent. Anglers trolling just off the Duluth shoreline and around Park Point are catching solid numbers of coho salmon and lake trout, especially in the mornings. Stickbaits trolled near the surface have been the hot ticket for both species, thanks to fish still working the upper water columns[5]. Don’t overlook spoons in chartreuse or silver—those have also been working wonders.

Near the river mouths, especially at the Lester and Knife Rivers, folks are still picking up a few steelhead as the tail end of the run moves out of the streams and into Lake Superior proper[1][5]. Egg patterns and spawn sacs are productive for those targeting steelhead near shore. Smelt are also still running in pockets, so a small dipnet along tributaries or Park Point could pull in a handful for bait or the frying pan[4][5].

For bait, frozen smelt or shiners under a slip bobber have drawn strikes from trout and the occasional chinook. Artificial lures like jointed stickbaits and minnowbaits remain top producers for salmon and lake trout. If you’re heading out in a boat, keep your baits shallow early and go a little deeper once the sun gets up.

As for hot spots, try Brighton Beach for shore casting or troll around the mouth of the Lester River. Stoney Point is also producing plenty of salmon and trout for those willing to work the drop-offs. Park Point remains reliable for folks after smelt or casting for trout at sunrise.

The fishing’s been great this week, so load up on stickbaits and silver spoons, get out early, and you’ll have a real shot at some fine Lake Superior fish. Tight lines and hope to see you out there!
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