Lower Shore: Duluth to Two Harbors
Surface water temps were 65-70 °F near Duluth, 55-60 °F near Knife River and McQuade, and 50-55 °F near Two Harbors this week. Construction continues on Highway 61 at the McQuade intersection, and on Lighthouse Point Road in Two Harbors. Anglers reported a steady bite for 18-33 inch Lake Trout from all stations. Salmon were not as abundant this week, but anglers caught some 17-20 inch Cohos and a few 20-24 inch Chinooks. Anglers near Duluth found success trolling spoons, flasher flies, and stickbaits 20-50 feet down, over 70-120 feet of water. Further north, anglers found success trolling similar presentations in 150-300 feet of water, but fish were more spread out throughout the water column. No reports were received from St. Louis River Estuary anglers this week.
Upper Shore: Twin Points to Hovland
Surface water temps were in the low 50's with some colder water upwelling close to shore at times. Anglers reported catching some larger 25-29 inch Lake Trout, suspended 50-100 feet down in the water column, using downriggers to troll green and purple spoons, flasher fly combos, and plugs. Anglers from all stations also reported good fishing for 17-21 inch Coho Salmon, that averaged 2-3 lbs. Most of them were caught in the top 50 feet of water using planer boards, lead lines, and downriggers to present similar tackle to those targeting Lake Trout. Chinook Salmon have been rare from all stations. Angler pressure was light to moderate from all stations.
Management Update: Releasing Your Catch
Many anglers choose practice catch-and-release rather than keeping their catch. This allows fish to continue growing and gives other anglers a chance to potentially catch them. If you decide to release your fish, follow these tips and consider your bait's depth to help ensure fish keep swimming after release.
- Wet your hands before handling the fish.
- Keep it out of the water for a short period of time.
- Unhook it, snap a quick photo, and let it go.
- If you hold the fish by its mouth, you should also support it horizontally underneath its body.
- Avoid touching its gills when handling.
- Have pliers or forceps ready to get a tough hook out quickly and gently.
- Release the fish gently back into the water, don’t toss it.
Learn more about proper fish handling techniques here!
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