Duluth Fishing Report: Brisk Fall Bite on Lake Superior, Prep for Changing Conditions

# Lake Superior Duluth Fishing Report - November 28, 2025

Well folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure back with today's Lake Superior fishing report from right here in Duluth. We're looking at a brisk Friday morning, and let me tell you, conditions are shaping up interesting for those willing to brave the water.

**Weather and Conditions**

We've got sunshine mixing with thickening clouds today, temperatures hovering between 20 and 26 degrees. Light winds this morning transitioning to southeast 5 to 10 miles per hour this afternoon. Waves are running 1 to 2 feet currently, which is manageable if you're heading out. Tonight we're expecting winds to shift, and by tomorrow we could see between a dusting and 2 inches of snow, so make today count if you're planning an outing.

**Fish Activity and Recent Catches**

The fall perch bite has been firing up across the region. According to recent reports, panfish have been holding in 15 to 20 feet of water. Over on the Rainy River side at Lake of the Woods, walleye fishing has been excellent using jig and minnow combos around current breaks and holes—and they're still finding open water out there, which is rare this late in the season.

**Best Tactics**

Minnows and small hair jigs are your bread and butter for panfish right now. If you're targeting walleye, work those jigs methodically along the edges and structure. The water's cold enough that fish are congregating in predictable spots, so focus your effort on depth changes and current areas.

**Hot Spots**

I'd recommend focusing on the deeper structure off the Duluth waterfront where you can access 15-20 feet of water. The bay areas near Superior are also holding fish, especially where you can find slight current or structure breaks.

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