Artificial Lure reporting from the chilly North Shore, bringing you the Duluth-Lake Superior fishing rundown for Friday, November 7th, 2025. This week, the lake’s flexing its November muscle: overnight temps dipping into the mid-30s, highs near 41°F, blustery northwest winds around 10-15 mph, and the occasional gust cutting straight off the open water. WDIO News says we’re still in for periods of broken sunshine with clouds sweeping in by afternoon. Dawn broke at 7:07 AM with sunset expected at 4:41 PM, so plan for a tight window of daylight to work those bites.

No traditional tides on Superior, but barometric swings and moon phase do make a mark. We’re riding a post-full moon wave—FishingReminder notes these bright nights amp up predator fish activity, especially at dusk and after dark. Water clarity’s been top-notch, so the fish see you coming, making downsized, natural presentations key.

Fish activity’s shifting hard for the season. Local anglers report the deep bite picking up—late fall staples like lake trout, coho and chinook salmon, and the occasional walleye are all in play. The sculpin population is dense as ever, serving as prime forage, according to Canadian environment agencies. Benthic trawls run earlier this year show ample sculpin and a solid showing for trout, especially off the points and near deeper ledges.

Recent catches around Duluth Harbor Marina and Tower Bay Slip were heavy on lake trout and coho, with some brown trout hugging the shoreline. Chris Carlson, a regular in Grand Marais, mentioned a hot run on salmon last weekend, particularly on windward rocky points right at sunrise. You’ll see folks drifting smelt strips and casting small spoons for bonus browns and cohos.

Lure choice is classic late-season finesse. A 3.5-inch paddle tail like the Northland Eye-Candy in smoke shad imitates dying baitfish well—cast it slow along current breaks. Downsized soft plastics—think lizards or craw imitations in natural hues—are producing, especially worked slow on a Ned rig or underspin for bass and trout following bait into the harbors. The Berkley X Super Smooth 8 braid in flame green makes strike detection easy, and the latest drop-shot soft plastics in smoke, watermelon red, or green pumpkin can tease out picky fish. In these clear waters, light line is your friend.

If you want to soak bait, salted minnows and smelt chunks are the ticket for trout and salmon on a slip rig near the breakwaters. Walleye are showing up after dark along riprap banks—bring jigging raps or live shiners.

For hot spots: Duluth Harbor Marina is still kicking out mixed bags, particularly close to the shipping channel. Cumming Slip has been a notorious November haunt for coho and browns. And if you’re up for a drive, pop over to Grand Marais and hit the outer harbor walls—those rocks are producing at first light, especially for salmon cruising for late prey.

If the wind’s too much on the big lake, try the warmer backwaters off Howards Bay or hug the wind-protected side of Park Point, working jigs around deeper eddies.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 6, 2025 Lake Superior fishing report, coming to you straight from Duluth and the North Shore. If you’ve been waiting for a classic Gales of November bite, now’s the time to layer up and hit the water—fall fishing is on fire, especially for trout and steelhead.

Let’s talk weather first: it’s a brisk start with temps hovering right at 39°F, and we’ve got a chilly southwest wind coming in off the lake that'll cut right through you. According to WDIO News, cooler nighttime temps and dropping barometric pressure mean fish activity is on the upswing, especially around dawn and dusk. Today’s sunrise came at 6:55 AM, and you’ll have daylight until sunset hits at 4:51 PM.

Don’t stress too hard on tides—Lake Superior’s “tides” are mostly wind-driven seiches and tiny, maybe 4-5 inch, level bumps, but for those tracking details, we’ve got a high mark around 1:43 PM and a minimal low just after 7:45 PM, so nothing that'll drastically change your anchor set.

Now for the fishing action. Local charters and shore anglers both report a strong show from lake trout, steelhead, and walleye. Lake trout in particular are coming in thick in that 26-36 inch range, with solid numbers stacking just off the Duluth entry in 20-40 feet of water. Up the shore and along Park Point, coho salmon are showing up too, mostly running 14-16 inches. The steelhead bite has picked up in the Lester and Knife rivers now that temperatures have dropped and fish are moving further upstream.

Northern pike and the occasional walleye are making appearances in the shallows, especially near wispy weedlines or rocky points at places like Kreher Park and Wisconsin Point. If you want steady action, these spots are reliable and accessible even for bank walkers.

As for what’s working: bright lures and bold moves. Jigging spoons—especially the hammered silver Williams Wabler and brass Krocodile—are hookups waiting to happen for aggressive lake trout. For a mixed bag, flashy blade baits like the white or firetiger Zip and Big Dude have also been consistent producers. On calmer mornings, trolling with deep-diving Rapala Husky Jerks (purple sunfire or hot steel) or Reef Runners just outside the shipping channels gets you in the salmon game.

Those chasing the trophy-class lakers should put in time with big live bait. Large suckers or 6-10 inch shiners—either fished deep with a three-way or jigged slowly—have enticed both size and volume. For steelhead in the rivers, nothing beats drifting spawn sacs or swinging brightly colored flies through fast runs and tailouts.

Hot spots today? Two to put at the top of your list:
- Duluth entry, especially around the 20-30 foot mark on drop-offs just inside the harbor walls.
- Mouth of the Lester River and shoreline edges near Park Point—steelhead have been moving up on warmer afternoons.

Quick pro tip: keep an eye on the weather tonight—a small craft advisory could make the main lake rough, so nearshore and protected bays are safer bets. Bundle up, stay visible, and fish with a buddy if you can.

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Good morning, anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Superior Duluth fishing report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.

Lake Superior’s early November chill is biting in, but that hasn’t cooled off the fishing just yet. Sunrise today was at 6:57 am, and sunset will land at 4:52 pm, giving you a shorter window, but plenty of prime hours with low sun to work the shoreline and deeper breaks.

Weather’s cooperating nicely for mid-fall in the Northland. Conditions out of Silver Bay show calm seas, with today’s temps holding steady in the upper-30s to low-40s by the lake. Winds are light and out of the northwest and humidity is low, making for crisp, clean casting. Watch for occasional stronger gusts, especially in the afternoon, but visibility is excellent. No significant precipitation in sight. The water temp’s still cooling, hovering in the high 40s, so slow retrieves and finesse presentations are the name of the game.

No tides to report—Lake Superior doesn’t do traditional ocean tides, but wind-driven seiches can bring subtle shifts in water level during sustained winds. Today, things are glassy and steady for most shorelines.

Recent reports from Outdoor News and 365DaysOfBirds say Lake Superior and its feeders are showing solid late-season action for perch and steelhead. Anglers have also been hauling up a mix of lake trout, brown trout, and bonus coho salmon from deeper sections just offshore, especially near the mouths of the Lester and French rivers. The walleye bite is winding down near the St. Louis River, but there are still some healthy fish being taken during those fading twilight windows.

Best action has been on classic baits. The Rapala Original Floater F18 in silver or gold is still putting in work, especially when twitched near rocky drop-offs and river mouths. Glow-white jigs and orange/chartreuse combos have also been reliable for those targeting trout and steelhead in the dusk and dawn periods. For the deep trollers, big spoons in blue-and-chrome or pink-and-silver are turning fish at mid-depths, and for shore-bound folks, don’t overlook crawlers or fathead minnows fished under a slip float—simple as it gets, but still getting bit. Kastking and local guides recommend switching up leaders and keeping your presentation clean, especially in the clear, cold November water.

Live bait aficionados, remember to use lightweight, barbless hooks—those rainbows and steelhead can be line shy this time of year, and a gentle presentation makes all the difference, according to local bait shops and Mastering the Art of How to Hook Live Bait.

As for hot spots, Canal Park down to Park Point’s shipping canal is always a favorite for early risers casting for morning browns. The mouth of the Lester River is holding nice steelhead and occasional fat splake. If you can hike the North Shore, Brighton Beach and Knife River are producing steady action for those willing to slog through the rocks. For the adventurous, offshore reefs out between Two Harbors and Silver Bay are rumored—by those lucky enough to get out on calmer days—to still kick out big late-fall lake trout for jigging diehards.

Couple of local notes: with the lake rough earlier this week, be extra mindful of footing near wet rocks and watch for rapidly changing waves—cold water does not forgive mistakes, as local rescue incidents remind us. Also, keep an eye out for the Taurid meteor showers after dark—according to WJON, it’s peak fireball season over Superior.

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Lake Superior greeted us in Duluth this November morning with a classic Gales of November chill—temps right at freezing, a northwest breeze kicking up 10–20 knots, and a sky as steely as the ore boats hugging the horizon. Sunrise broke at 7:58 AM and we’re looking at a quick sunset tonight, 5:49 PM, so make those casts count before the light fades.

The big lake itself is rolling with that signature late-fall energy: wind, chop, and a moody feel that means fish are slipping shallow to stock up before winter’s deep freeze. The weather is mostly cloudy, with afternoon highs barely scraping above 39°F, and gusts expected to stay strong through midday. A wintry mix might sweep in late, so layer up and stay dry: November can turn fast on Superior, as anyone who’s heard the story of the Fitzgerald knows.

No tides to report—this freshwater sea doesn’t move like the big salt—but the wind pushes water and bait into the rocky points and harbor mouths, making for lively fish activity. Live sonar and recent dockside talk peg perch and steelhead as the hot targets right now. Steelhead are running the rivers and creek mouths, streaking silver against the brown stones. The harbor and canal are still holding good numbers of perch, especially on the drop-offs near Park Point and just inside the Duluth Ship Canal.

Minnesota’s statewide fishing roundup from last week says the walleye bite is getting sharper, too, especially in the near-shore shallows after dark, when the lake lays down[Outdoor News]. Some local anglers picked up two nice limits of walleye and a handful of chunky smallmouth in the past few days—classic five- to seven-pound fish—not giants, but strong for this late in the season.

Best baits right now: try a brightly-colored minnow-style lure with a slow retrieve. Orange/chartreuse, gold/orange, and solid gold jig combos are accounting for most of the steelhead and walleye hookups near the mouth of Lester River and at the Aerial Lift Bridge, especially at dawn and dusk. For perch, it's tough to beat a small jig tipped with fathead minnow—fish close to bottom and let that wind help drift you along the mid-lake edges.

Local favorites remain reliable: suspending minnow jerkbaits around 70-90mm are working wonders these past few days, especially when the water’s choppy. If you’ve got glow-white or pink, definitely try those before the light fades[Accio]. For a bit of North Shore flavor, some folks are fresh-filleting whitefish and eating right on the rocks before sundown, just as The Fisherman’s Daughter market up in Grand Marais would recommend[Ever After in the Woods].

Hot spots for today:
- Canal Park breakwall: sheltered from the wind, close access, and solid steelhead action at first light.
- Park Point sandbar: Perch and walleye running the mouths and drop-offs, especially if you can find some structure or weed beds.

Stay safe along those rocky points—the November winds are not forgiving, and the lake takes on a life of its own right now.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Superior fishing report from the shores of Duluth for Monday, November 3rd, 2025. Folks, we're full swing into classic November weather—those infamous Gales of November are back, stirring up the big lake just like clockwork. WDIO and PredictWind both have us under a Gale Warning today, with southwest winds pushing 18–21 knots and gusts up to 40 mph, so keep a sharp eye on conditions and check before heading out. Surface temps are cooling fast and sitting around 55 degrees, which is prime for the late fall transition bite.

We started the morning with sunrise at 7:57 am, and you’ll lose light today by 5:51 pm. There’s no true tidal swing on Superior, but that wind is going to push surface water and bait into bays and along windblown points—meaning fish will concentrate in predictable spots.

Action this past week picked up noticeably as water chilled and baitfish staged in classic late-fall areas. Walleyes are your main target, gathering in 20–30 feet along deeper breaklines, sunken islands, and especially at river mouths where current draws in forage. Jumbo perch are mixing in, as well as the occasional northern pike and some sauger in the more protected harbors. Recent catches off the Lester and French rivers have included solid walleyes running 16–24 inches and the odd fat perch in the 13-inch range, plus a scattering of silver-sided coho salmon staging near river mouths for the late fall run.

Best lures this week? You can’t beat a 3/8-ounce jig—gold, chartreuse, or pink have been real producers—tipped with a frozen emerald shiner or lively lake shiner. Folks dragging Lindy rigs with big chubs or rainbow minnows are still doing well on the deeper edge, but vertical jigging has been the most consistent as fish bunch tighter to structure. If you’re after pike, set a big sucker minnow under a bobber over a rocky point or river mouth—some giants have been reported from the mouth of the St. Louis River.

Crappie anglers, don’t be shy—some slabs are showing up in deeper harbor areas, especially where steep breaks meet flats. Small crappie jigs tipped with a small minnow or soft plastic, fished slowly, have put some 12–14 inch crappies in the bucket.

Your hotspots for today:
- The shipping canal and breakwall area: Safe from the worst of the wind and loaded with bait pushed by those strong southwesterlies.
- The mouth of the Lester River: Walleye, pike, and even a shot at late-run salmon staging up in that current.
- Park Point bayside: Perch and even the occasional brown trout, especially on the lee side out of the worst of the waves.

A quick reminder: The gale warnings can make for dangerous conditions—especially for small boats—so use extreme caution or consider shore fishing today. By sundown, temps should be in the low 50s but expect it to feel colder along the lake with that wind howling.

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Artificial Lure here, and it’s a windswept gray morning on Lake Superior out of Duluth, November 2nd, 2025. The **Gales of November are living up to their legend** today—cloud cover is thick, and southwest winds are cranking at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. That Gale Warning on the big lake is no joke, so keep both hands on the gunnel and don’t stray far from protected water if you’re heading out. Highs will just scrape 49, and thanks to the time change, we’re looking at an early sunset tonight at 4:50 pm. If you’re fishing deep, plan on an early wrap-up.

**Fish activity’s been decent despite the chop**. Lake trout catches are still trickling in near the North Shore reefs and the shipping lanes outside the Aerial Lift Bridge. According to reports from local charters and guides, some impressive lakers were boated this week, with a few in the teens and word even getting out about a **62-year-old lake trout** caught recently—likely a record-setting veteran from these deep, cold waters, as CB Minnesota shared just yesterday. Anglers trolling with classic silver and blue spoons, as well as white tube jigs tipped with cut smelt, have been picking up the most fish in 60-100 feet when they can keep their lines down with all this wind.

**Coho salmon** are showing up at the river mouths, especially at Lester River and the mouth of the St. Louis. Early risers using bright orange and pink spawn sacs, as well as hammered brass Little Cleos, reported good action at first light, tapering off by mid-morning as the wind picks up.

The **St. Louis River estuary** remains a solid bet for those looking for mixed bags; late-run walleye and some nice-sized northern pike have been taken trolling shallow-running crankbaits near Barkers Island and the harbor’s outer cuts. Locals are favoring fire tiger and perch pattern colors. A few chunky smallmouth bass have surprised fall anglers working finesse plastics off rocky points—a bonus this late in the year.

In protected shorelines—particularly around Park Point and the Minnesota Point sand spit—the last few diehard anglers are drifting minnows or casting blade baits for walleyes during the low-light hours, with reports of some action just after sunrise, which was at 7:55 this morning.

If you’re **shore casting**, remember this is a time for big flashy hardware: 3/4 oz. spoons in chartreuse or white are turning heads from both trout and salmon, especially when worked slow and low. The wind can help with distance today, but keep an eye on the whitecaps.

**Best baits this week:**
- Cut smelt and cisco strips for trout
- Spawn sacs for salmon
- Big fatheads or sucker minnows for pike and walleye
- Spoons and tube jigs in whites and metallics

**Hot spots to try:**
- The shipping channel and near Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge, for deepwater lakers when the boats dare
- The mouth of the Lester River and the St. Louis River estuary for coho and walleyes
- Near Barker’s Island for mixed bag, especially on calmer leeward shores

No tides here on Superior, but the weather’s the key driver for fish movement. With calmer conditions predicted to settle in Monday, expect a possible uptick in shallow action if the winds lay down.

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Lake Superior at Duluth greeted anglers this Saturday with temps in the mid-40s and partly cloudy skies, as reported by WDIO News, making for a brisk but fishy start. Winds are light out of the northwest, so surface conditions are fair, with only a light chop. Sunrise hit at 7:52 AM and we’ll fish until sunset just after 5:52 PM—classic November hours on the North Shore.

No need to worry about tides on the big lake, but water temps are on the chilly side, likely hovering near 45‐47°F at near-shore, which sets the fall bite into motion. As 365 Days of Birds is fond of saying, the north winds at this time of year drive cool water and bait in close, bringing predatory fish out of summer hiding and into range for shoreline anglers.

Reports from the past week show **walleyes** and **saugers** becoming active, with mixed bags of **perch**, occasional **crappies**, and some solid **northern pike** turning up. Arrowhead Outdoors notes walleyes are concentrated on deep structure; fish are being caught anywhere from 20 to 32 feet, especially where rocky points meet drop-offs. Large minnows—especially shiners—on a bright jig or Lindy rig are the go-to rig for these deeper targets lately. Vertical jigging with frozen emerald shiners in gold, chartreuse, or glow colors has been deadly, and anglers working the Duluth entry, Park Point, and the Boulder Wall are reporting steady action.

Pike are responding to big minnow baits and large sucker minnows under a bobber at river mouths and rocky points, riverside anglers late in the morning have found extra success as these fish stage for the whitefish spawn. Jumbo perch are still in play too; look for shallow vegetation and back bays and try a jig tipped with a small minnow or even a waxworm.

Smallmouth bass are still catchable off main lake channel edges and shipping dock pilings. Wheeler's Winter Wisdom out of Major League Fishing suggests downsizing to a 3-inch finesse swimbait on a 3/8-ounce jighead, keeping it low and slow—the bass are chasing small baitfish close to the bottom and won't ignore a soft minnow-imitator with a gentle kick.

Recent catches highlight mixed buckets: Two Duluth locals reported 8‐9 walleyes with several in the slot, three pike in the high-20 inch range, and a dozen jumbo yellow perch from Minnesota Point and the Lester mouth—they used live shiners for walleye and pike, while perch and crappies came on small jigs tipped with plastic and minnow pieces.

If fishing from shore, try casting floating jerkbaits and smaller swimming soft plastics in low light—sunrise and sunset bites have beat midday. For lake trout, which are winding down from their annual run, big magnum fluke plastics jigged vertically near breaklines remain a favorite, especially on VMC Moon Eye heads.

Best hot spots today:
- Minnesota Point at the Park Point beach crossings—a reliable fall hangout for migrating walleyes and perch.
- Lester River mouth—moving water activates everything from coho salmon to hungry northern and jumbo perch.
- The adapted Boulder Wall on the harbor side—great for deep-water jigging and occasional trophy pike.

Live bait remains king for big fish, with emerald shiners and suckers taking the majority of larger walleyes and pike. Don’t underestimate artificial softbaits—Z‑Man GrubZ and the super flukes are excellent choices, while Berkley PowerBait and Gulp minnows finish off the perch menu.

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Artificial Lure here with your Duluth and Lake Superior fishing report for October 31, 2025. We’re deep into the fall transition, and the bite around Duluth is prime if you’re willing to bundle up and put in a little legwork. As we slide toward ice-up, prime species like lake trout, walleye, and the odd salmon are still accessible—and if you know where to look, you can even rustle up some monster smallmouth and northern pike.

Let’s start with the **weather**: Early this morning, we’re seeing a classic North Shore Halloween—temp in the upper 30s with overcast skies and a stiff breeze out of the northwest. High today’s going to top out in the mid-40s. Expect on-and-off spits of rain through midday with winds 10 to 20 mph. Lake Superior is choppy, and the big water will be rough, so shoreline and harbor fishing are the sensible bet.

Sunrise this morning came at 7:50, and sunset tonight is at 6:01. That leaves us with a snug window of daylight as we work around these shorter fall days.

Now, let’s talk **fish activity**. It’s been a strong couple of weeks for both numbers and quality in the Duluth area. Minnesota DNR’s latest update notes that recent trawls and creel checks are pulling in healthy counts of **lake trout**, many 5 to 10 pounds, with a few bruisers north of 18. Bonus: The post-spawn brown trout bite is still humming, especially in the river mouths and along the breaks near Lester and Knife Rivers. Local anglers with heavy jigs tipped with white twister tails or emerald shiners have been icing fish throughout the early morning and last hour of daylight.

**Walleye** are staging deeper along the breaks—Arrowhead Outdoors reports they’re being picked up in 15 to 30 feet of water, relating tight to structure and at the base of sharp drops near Park Point and off the mouth of the St. Louis River. Jigs tipped with big minnows—especially rainbows and fatheads—are the ticket, and the jig colors making the difference lately are gold, orange, and chartreuse. On the calm days, a simple Lindy rig or slip bobber with a lively minnow can’t be beat.

For **smallmouth and northern pike**, the harbor and lower sections of the St. Louis River are still producing. Hit the rocky points and eddies using Z MAN GrubZ or TRD CrawZ on light spinning gear—Discount Tackle’s reviews praise the GrubZ’s floating tail in cold water, and that “magic” TRD CrawZ presentation is deadly when fish are hugging bottom. Larger pike are coming on big sucker minnows under a bobber, especially near river mouths and adjacent flats.

If you’re set on panfish, the crappie game is tougher in these waters, but you can get into a few thicker ones in the harbor and the sloughs by drifting small jigs tipped with crappie minnows or waxies over deeper holes.

**Best bait** is live emerald shiners or big fatheads for trout and walleye. If you’re a fan of artificials, paddle-tail swimbaits, tube jigs, and classic spoons are still catching plenty when the bite slows.

Now, for this week’s **hot spots**:
- The **mouth of the Lester River**: Close to town, accessible, with reliable trout action on cooler mornings and evenings—especially if you put in the time just after sunrise.
- **Boy Scout Landing** on the St. Louis River: Reliable for walleye and pike, especially trolling or vertical jigging the channel edges and deep holes.

Tide reports aren’t a factor here since Lake Superior isn’t tidal, but do watch for wind-driven seiche effects, which can raise or lower water rapidly along shore and sometimes move the fish abruptly.

To wrap it up: The bite is good, the weather is brisk, and the lakeshore is alive. Bundle up, keep it safe near the cold water, and remember to respect the fall weather. Catch reports are solid, and the next week’s cooler push should keep the fall action alive so long as you pick your windows and work the structure.

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Superior fishing report for Duluth on Thursday, October 30th, 2025.

A crisp fall morning near the Twin Ports, and the calendar’s showing the bite should be strong. First light hit at 7:47 AM today, with sunset due tonight at 6:03 PM—so you’ve got a decent window to fish both the low-light dawn bite and that dusk surge. Weather is classic late October: overcast skies, a chilly northwest wind, and temps hugging the upper 30s early, climbing to maybe the low 40s by afternoon. According to WDIO News, we can expect periods of light rain through midday with gusts up to 18 mph, which favors moving water and shoreline activity—especially for walleye and trout.

Lake Superior isn’t tidal, so no big swings, but wind-driven current affects the bite, pushing baitfish and triggering aggressive strikes—the right conditions for fall fishing. Water temps are down into the high 40s near Duluth’s shore, a drop that’s concentrating gamefish in pre-winter staging areas.

Fish reports in the last week have been lively. The Minnesota DNR and Outdoor News both confirm good catches of **lake trout**—with one, a 62-year-old fish, setting a new longevity record according to CBS Minnesota. Most lakers are coming from 40 to 80 feet, hugging drop-offs near Park Point and the Lester River mouth; working spoons and tube jigs in white and chartreuse is your best play here. Chinook salmon are tapering as their annual run ends, but persistent anglers tossing glow spoons or drifting roe bags at daylight have nailed a few, mostly closer to the Superior Entry.

**Walleye** action remains hot throughout the month, with schools cruising deeper edges in the St. Louis River estuary and near the mouth. Recent outings yielded limits for vertical jiggers using frozen emerald shiners—gold, orange, and chartreuse jigheads are top choices per reports from area guides and Discount Tackle reviews. Trophy-sized fish have been landed in 18–26 feet of water near Boy Scout Landing and Rice’s Point.

**Smallmouth bass** continue biting well, especially along rocky breaklines and submerged timber. The Bass Cast advises soft plastics as fall forage grows—the Z-Man GrubZ and TRD CrawZ, Rigged Ned-style, are pulling numbers. Brown and pumpkinseed colors matched to goby and perch have done especially well on the weed edges north of Brighton Beach and in the harbor. Size up your plastics, as bass are targeting larger prey before winter sets in.

**Perch** are stacking up in the vegetation beds and shallow grass near the bays. Jeff Sundin’s Lake Winnie reports suggest live bait—fathead minnows under slip bobbers—plus small jig/spinner combos for picky eaters.

**Bait and lure recommendations:**
- Gold, orange, and chartreuse jigs tipped with frozen emerald shiners for walleye
- White/chartreuse tube jigs or spoons for trout
- Ned rigged craws and finesse worms in natural colors for smallmouth
- Live fathead minnows and 2.5–3.5 inch grubs for perch

For tackle, local shops are pushing stand-up jigs and weedless heads, perfect for working cover and keeping baits presented naturally, according to the latest Discount Tackle customer commentary.

**Hot Spots around Duluth:**
- Lester River mouth: Early and late bites for trout and salmon on spoons and spawn sacs.
- Boy Scout Landing/St. Louis River estuary: Reliable walleye action on vertical jigs, all day in deeper troughs.
- Brighton Beach and harbor rip-rap: Smallmouth bass on soft plastics and tube jigs.
- Park Point bays: Weed beds holding jumbo perch.

With fall’s temperatures sliding and colors fading, now’s prime time for Lake Superior fishing, so bundle up and hit the water. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more reports and tips! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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