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Lake TroutTechniqueTrolling Deep (20'+)SeasonSummerStructureBaitfishTrolling 80-100 with down-riggers, dispey diver and planer boats pulling crank baits
MylesPBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLake TroutTechniqueTrolling Deep (20'+)SeasonSummerStructureBaitfishTemps on the lake are at their warmest and you’ll find your lake trout suspended on the thermocline at about 60-80feet of water. Spoons have worked the best…vary the color until you find the right one (This was near Duluth)
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TroutTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsLate spring this year—the ice is just coming off near the Apostle Islands and the brown trout are up shallow in the big lake! Trolling in-line planer boards with stickbaits caught all the fish, nothing hit the leadcore with spoons. Water temp was 34-35 F, had to break some skim ice on the way out, and most fish were in about 10 ft of water.
SpeciesLake TroutTechniqueTrolling Deep (20'+)SeasonSummerStructureBouldersTrolling for Lakers in 10 ft of water down to 40 ft around the reefs around 2 - 2.5 mph. Using a downrigger to hold depth using a pink squid bait.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueBlade BaitsSeasonFallStructurePilings - Species
SalmonTechniqueLarge Hair Jigs (Preacher)SeasonWinterStructureBouldersJigging 100ft on Keweenaw bay with hair jigs for lake trout or coho.
- SpeciesTroutTechniqueIce Fishing SpoonsSeasonIceStructureHumps
Tip spoons with emerald shiners and work the whole water column until you find what level the fish are traveling.
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WalleyeTechniqueIce Fishing SpoonsSeasonIceStructureRiver ChannelsThis report is for the DULUTH HARBOR of Lake Superior. The harbor offers great walleye fishing, particularly early in the ice season. This piece of water typically does not freeze over entirely so be careful and be sure to check ice conditions prior to walking out. Mud is prevalent here - there is little to no rock and minimal depth changes. Walleyes seem to roam so there is no need to go chase fish by drilling many holes. Jigging a small spoon tipped with a chub minnow's head will yield results. The bite is primarily happening early morning. Minimal action happening after 9 AM. Walleyes range from 12-25 inches.
