Lake Superior - Alger, MI Fishing Report on 1st Jul, 2025

Fishing on Minnesota’s stretch of Lake Superior is heating up as we roll into July. Anglers targeting lake trout have been seeing solid action offshore, especially in the 80 to 180-foot range. Trolling with spoons and flasher-fly combos continues to produce results, with early morning bites being the most consistent. Popular colors lately include green, chartreuse, and silver.

Coho salmon are starting to show up in better numbers, particularly near the mouths of the Lester and Knife Rivers. They’re being caught higher in the water column, and fast-trolling small dodgers and peanut flies seems to do the trick. Look for surface temperatures in the low to mid-50s and keep your gear just below the thermal break.

Nearshore, brown trout and the occasional steelhead are hitting crankbaits and spoons in the early morning hours. Shore anglers have also reported success casting off the rocks near Two Harbors and Brighton Beach with spoons and stickbaits. The bite slows down during the heat of the day, so early risers are being rewarded.

As always, check wind and weather conditions before heading out, and keep safety gear close at hand. The lake has been generous lately, and now’s a great time to hit the water while conditions are favorable and the fish are hungry.