• Fishing Report for Duluth and Chequamegon Bay: Tides, Weather, and Hot Spots

  • Jan 30 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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Fishing Report for Duluth and Chequamegon Bay: Tides, Weather, and Hot Spots

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  • Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing around Lake Superior, particularly in and around Duluth. As of January 30, 2025, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your fishing trip.

    First off, let's talk about the tides. For Duluth today, the high tide is at 4:00 AM with a height of 0.72 ft, and the low tide is at 10:02 AM with a height of 0.62 ft. Another high tide is expected at 3:21 PM. While these tides are relatively mild, they can still influence fish behavior, especially in areas like Chequamegon Bay[2].

    Weather-wise, it's winter, so expect cold conditions. However, the recent cold snap has improved ice conditions, making it safer for ice fishing in many areas.

    Sunrise today is early, around 7:30 AM, and sunset is at about 4:45 PM. These times are crucial for planning your fishing trip, especially if you're targeting species that are more active during these periods.

    Now, let's dive into the fish activity. Chequamegon Bay has been a hotspot lately. On the Ashland side, anglers are catching a variety of fish including yellow perch (9-12 inches), walleye (15-25 inches), northern pike (26-34 inches), splake (17-20 inches), and the occasional whitefish (17-20 inches) and white perch (8-12 inches). The best approach here is to fish in 15-25 feet of water using spoons, jigging raps, lake shiners, sucker minnows, or golden shiners. Fishing after dark has been particularly successful for targeting walleye and burbot[1].

    On the Washburn side of the Bay, anglers are reporting good catches of splake (15-20 inches), coho salmon (14-16 inches), herring (15-19 inches), brown trout (16-24 inches), whitefish (17-20 inches), perch (9-12 inches), and northern pike (26-34 inches). Here, fishing in depths of 25 feet or more with jigging spoons, jigging raps, lake shiners, or golden shiners has been most effective[1].

    Outside of Chequamegon Bay, areas like Bodin’s Resort, Sioux River, Onion River, Bayfield, and Red Cliff are also producing good results. Anglers are catching mixed bags of splake, coho salmon, herring, brown trout, whitefish, and perch. Be cautious of the ice conditions, but if you're fishing in 30-60 feet of water using jigging spoons, jigging raps, and lake shiners, you're likely to have a successful day[1].

    For lures, jigging spoons and jigging raps are top choices right now. These lures mimic the natural movement of baitfish and can attract a wide range of species. If you prefer bait, lake shiners, sucker minnows, and golden shiners are all performing well.

    Hot spots to consider include the Ashland and Washburn sides of Chequamegon Bay, as well as areas around Bono Creek, Thompson Park, the Washburn Coal Dock, and Memorial Park. For those venturing out of the bay, Bodin’s Resort and the Onion River are also worth a visit.

    Remember to always check the ice conditions before heading out and to practice safe and responsible fishing practices to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

    Good luck out there, and tight lines
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