Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure reporting on October 27th from the Lake Superior shoreline, right here in Duluth. If you’re gearing up for fall fishing, conditions couldn’t be more classic North Shore—clouds overhead, brisk lake wind, and temperatures starting around 41°F with highs up near 60°F, according to US Harbors and WDIO News. That cold snap over the weekend has kicked the autumn bite into a higher gear.

Sunrise this morning was at 7:41am, and sunset will hit at 6:03pm. We get around 10 hours and 22 minutes of daylight—plenty of time to wet a line. Lake Superior, of course, doesn’t have true oceanic tides, but barometric pressure shifts do mean fish can move shallow or deep depending on wind and weather.

The recent drop in water temperature has been a boon for salmon and steelhead. Outdoor News’s Michigan and Minnesota reports say rivers are brimming with late-run salmon—coho and kings especially—which are pushing up both the Lester River and the French River. You’ll find steelhead behind them, especially after the rain last week. Shore anglers are picking up good numbers off the lake piers and river mouths, so expect a healthy mix if you hit those spots early.

In the harbor, perch fishing remains strong, especially in the slower backwaters near Park Point and the mouth of the St. Louis River. Jigging with fathead minnows or small plastics has put a lot of perch in buckets the past few days. Walleye action is slower than midsummer, but pick up in the evenings with larger minnow baits—try trolling a deep-diving crank near Rice’s Point and farther upstream.

The trophy story of the week goes to the lake trout bite—CBS Minnesota reports a 62-year-old lake trout caught recently, so if you’re targeting lakers, get down deep. The best call is to run a heavy spoon on downriggers off Brighton Beach and around Knife Island.

For salmon and steelhead, the top-producing lures have been orange and pink spoons, spawn sacs, and natural roe bags. Fly anglers are getting their hits on Egg Sucking Leeches and Glo Bugs, especially in the rivers. Perch are going for 1/16 oz. jigs tipped with minnow, while walleye hunters recommend a Rapala Jigging Rap or classic Shad Rap after sundown.

The fall feeding frenzy means fish are more aggressive—slabbing the bottom for walleyes and using noisy lures is working well, following advice similar to reports from Lake Texoma. Don’t be afraid to bounce your bait or use a thumper—movement draws in the hungry ones right now.

Local hotspots today:
- **Lester River Mouth:** King and coho salmon on spawn sacks, especially around dawn.
- **Brighton Beach drop-offs:** Deep water, perfect for big lake trout on heavy spoons and cut bait.
- **Park Point backwaters:** Perch schools hitting jigs, especially if you can locate some submerged timber or weed edges.
- **St. Louis River (Rice’s Point area):** Good evening walleye action as temps cool and light fades.

As always, watch for sudden changes in wind and weather. Fog or stiff gusts can make Superior tricky. WDIO News shows our skies mostly cloudy—dress for variable conditions and be mindful of the cold water if you’re launching a boat.

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