• Ice Fishing the Chequamegon Bay: Duluth's Winter Wonderland

  • Feb 8 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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Ice Fishing the Chequamegon Bay: Duluth's Winter Wonderland

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  • Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the fishing scene around Lake Superior, particularly in and around Duluth, as of February 8, 2025.

    First off, let's talk about the conditions. The weather has been quite chilly, which is perfect for ice fishing. Sunrise today is at about 7:04 AM, and sunset will be around 5:14 PM, giving us a good window to get out on the ice.

    For those interested in tidal patterns, although Lake Superior is not significantly affected by tides like ocean waters, it's worth noting that the minor tidal fluctuations in Duluth are not a major factor in fishing here. However, if you're curious, today's low tide is at 2:44 AM with a height of 0.59 ft, and the high tide is at 9:38 AM with a height of 0.62 ft[2].

    Now, onto the good stuff – the fishing. Chequamegon Bay has been a hotspot lately, with anglers reporting excellent catches on both the Ashland and Washburn sides. On the Ashland side, you can expect to catch a mixed bag including yellow perch (9-12 inches), coho salmon (14-16 inches), herring (15-19 inches), walleye (15-25 inches), splake (17-20 inches), northern pike (26-34 inches), brown trout (16-24 inches), lake whitefish (17-22 inches), and white perch (8-12 inches). Anglers are having success in 20-30 feet of water using spoons, jigging raps, and lake shiners or golden shiners. Fishing after dark has been particularly good for walleye and burbot[1].

    On the Washburn side, similar species are being caught, with a focus on splake (15-20 inches), coho salmon (14-16 inches), herring (15-19 inches), and lake whitefish (17-22 inches). Here, anglers are targeting depths of 25+ feet with jigging spoons, jigging raps, and lake shiners or golden shiners. Access points like Bono Creek, Thompson Park, the Washburn Coal Dock, and Memorial Park are popular, but be cautious of large ice heaves and cracks[1].

    Outside of Chequamegon Bay, other access points such as Bodin’s Resort, Sioux River, Onion River, Bayfield, and Red Cliff are also producing good catches. Anglers are targeting mixed bags of lake whitefish, splake, coho salmon, herring, brown trout, and yellow perch in depths of 30-60 feet. Jigging spoons and raps with lake shiners are the go-to methods here as well[1].

    For those looking to venture out to deeper waters, there are reports of lake trout being caught, but extreme caution is advised due to variable ice thickness and the presence of cracks and heaves.

    In terms of hot spots, I highly recommend checking out the areas around Kreher Park and Second Landing on the Ashland side of Chequamegon Bay. On the Washburn side, Bono Creek and Thompson Park have been producing some great catches.

    Remember to always check the ice conditions carefully and use extreme caution when traveling across any cracks or heaves. With the right gear and a bit of luck, you should be able to land some impressive catches.

    Happy fishing, and stay safe out there
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