As of October 27, 2024, the fishing scene on Lake Superior near Duluth is quite active, despite the cooler autumn weather. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.

### Weather and Tidal Conditions
The weather today is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 48°F and a low of 38°F. Winds will be moderate, coming from the northwest at about 10 mph. Tides are not a significant factor on Lake Superior, but water temperatures are in the low to mid-60s, which is typical for this time of year.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:43 AM, and sunset will be at 5:53 PM, giving you a good window to get out on the water.

### Fish Activity
Fish activity has been robust, especially for those targeting lake trout, coho salmon, and walleye. Lake trout season is closing soon, on September 30, but there is still time to catch some. Anglers have been reporting decent numbers of lake trout in the 20-28 inch range, caught near the bottom in 80-120 feet of water using spoons and flashers.

### Types and Amounts of Fish Caught
Yesterday, anglers caught a mix of species. Lake trout were common, with several limits taken in the Apostle Islands and near the Duluth area. Coho salmon in the 20-26 inch range and brown trout in the 20-28 inch range were also caught in 30-80 feet of water near river mouths and island shorelines. Walleye fishing has been good in and near the harbor, with anglers trolling with crankbaits and crawler harnesses, as well as vertical jigging with crawlers or minnows.

### Best Lures and Bait
For lake trout, spoons and flashers are the go-to lures, especially when fished near the bottom. For coho salmon and brown trout, spoons, crankbaits, dodgers, and flashers have been effective. For walleye, trolling with stickbaits and crawler harnesses along weed lines has been successful.

### Hot Spots
Two hot spots to consider are the Apostle Islands and the area near the Duluth harbor. In the Apostle Islands, fish near the bottom in 100-150 feet of water for lake trout, and along island shorelines for coho salmon and brown trout. Near the Duluth harbor, target rock piles and structures in 15-30 feet of water for walleye and smallmouth bass.

Overall, it's a great time to be out on Lake Superior, with a variety of species active and the fall scenery adding to the beauty of the day. Make sure to dress warmly and enjoy the last bit of the open water season.