Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Superior fishing report for March 12, 2025.

Sunrise is at 6:32 AM and sunset at 6:11 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather's looking a bit rough today with gale warnings in effect. We've got northwest winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots, and waves building to 6 to 9 feet. Bundle up and be safe out there, folks.

As for tides, we're looking at a low tide of 0.56 feet at 2:56 PM and a high tide of 0.62 feet at 9:56 PM. Not much swing, but it's something to keep in mind.

Despite the weather, fishing's been pretty good lately. Anglers have been reporting nice mixed bags, especially in Chequamegon Bay. We're seeing good numbers of yellow perch in the 9 to 12 inch range, coho salmon around 14 to 16 inches, and some hefty lake trout. A few lucky folks have even pulled in some walleye in the 15 to 25 inch range.

For lures, spoons are still the go-to. Williams Wablers in hammered silver or brass have been hot, especially for lake trout. Don't forget about jigging spoons and jigging raps either - they've been deadly when paired with lake shiners or golden shiners. If you're after those big lakers, try a soft plastic swimbait like a 9-inch Bull Dawg or a 10-inch Mini-D.

Bait fishermen are having luck with large suckers and gold shiners in the 6 to 10 inch range. For you fly guys, streamers imitating smelt or herring are your best bet.

Hot spots to check out: Second Landing has been producing good numbers of perch and pike. If you're after lake trout, try heading out towards Bayfield and fishing in 30 to 60 feet of water. The Washburn side of the bay, particularly around Bono Creek and Thompson Park, has been good for a mix of species.

Remember, ice conditions are changing fast with spring on the way. Always check with local bait shops for the latest info and be extra cautious out there.

That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and stay safe!