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Consistent Action on Trout, Salmon & Walleye
Lake Superior Agate Geological Marker - Lake, MN
Fishing conditions on the Duluth side of Lake Superior have been steady and productive as we move into late June. Anglers launching out of the Duluth harbor and nearby access points are finding solid multi-species action across the board.
Lake Trout: Lake trout are the main draw right now, with good numbers being caught offshore in 80–140 feet of water. Trolling spoons and flasher-fly combos behind downriggers or dipsy divers is the go-to method. The bite is best early in the day or when cloud cover lingers. Most fish are in the 3–8 lb range, with occasional double-digit lakers coming up from the deeper pockets.
Coho & Chinook Salmon: There’s been a decent push of cohos and scattered kings in recent days. Look for them suspended in the upper 50 feet of water, especially in slightly warmer pockets near river mouths or temperature breaks. Bright-colored spoons and small dodgers are getting hits.
Walleye: Anglers targeting St. Louis Bay and near-shore structure are reporting strong walleye bites. Troll crankbaits or run a live bait rig along mud transitions and drop-offs. Early morning and dusk are prime windows, especially during low-wind conditions.
Bonus Species: Steelhead are still popping up now and then, mostly near the mouths of rivers and along rocky shorelines. A few brown trout have also been caught by those trolling closer to shore in the top 30 feet.