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Winter Walleye, Perch, and Tullibee Bite - Lake Superior Ice Fishing Report with Artificial Lure
Published 3 months ago
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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Superior angling guru right here in Duluth. It's a crisp winter mornin' on the big lake, January 28th, and the ice is buildin' but stay cautious—Lybacks reports 11-12 inches in smooth spots near Duluth, enough for ATVs and portables, but no trucks yet with this warm spell turnin' to a cool-down Thursday. Ice coverage is under 30% along the Superior lakeshore north of here per the National Weather Service, so open water's still dominatin', but inshore bays are freezin' solid. Coast Guard's been bustin' ice for freighters, and researchers are crowd-sourcin' thickness data from us ice anglers to sharpen forecasts.
Weather's mild for January—expect partly cloudy skies, highs near 25°F, light winds from the southwest, perfect for a safe drill. Sunrise was at 7:50 AM, sunset 'round 5:10 PM, givin' ya those prime twilight bites. No tides on Superior, but water levels are steady per Great Lakes Commission updates.
Fish action's heatin' up! Lybacks says walleye were hot overnight Sunday into Monday on shallower reefs—fair to good grabs, especially dawn and dusk. Perch and tullibee are pickin' up too, with limits comin' steady. Recent catches mirror that: walleyes to 28 inches, perch schools thick, tullibee in 20-30 feet. Ice fishers, hit 'em with minnows under a slip bobber or aggressive lipless crankbaits like Rapala Rippin' Rap or Strike King Red Eye Shad in 3-5 inch shiner sizes—mimic those baitfish they crave, per Great Lakes ice gear tips. Tip-ups with big shiners or fatheads for walleye, wax worms or maggots for perch. Jig slow over structure; sonar flashers spot 'em quick.
Hot spots? Park Point bays for perch shallows, or the reefs off Duluth harbor mouth—ATV in easy, watch for pressure ridges. Smaller rentals available weekends, but trailer your own ride.
Bundle up, check ice fresh, and respect the lake—she's moody this time o' year.
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Weather's mild for January—expect partly cloudy skies, highs near 25°F, light winds from the southwest, perfect for a safe drill. Sunrise was at 7:50 AM, sunset 'round 5:10 PM, givin' ya those prime twilight bites. No tides on Superior, but water levels are steady per Great Lakes Commission updates.
Fish action's heatin' up! Lybacks says walleye were hot overnight Sunday into Monday on shallower reefs—fair to good grabs, especially dawn and dusk. Perch and tullibee are pickin' up too, with limits comin' steady. Recent catches mirror that: walleyes to 28 inches, perch schools thick, tullibee in 20-30 feet. Ice fishers, hit 'em with minnows under a slip bobber or aggressive lipless crankbaits like Rapala Rippin' Rap or Strike King Red Eye Shad in 3-5 inch shiner sizes—mimic those baitfish they crave, per Great Lakes ice gear tips. Tip-ups with big shiners or fatheads for walleye, wax worms or maggots for perch. Jig slow over structure; sonar flashers spot 'em quick.
Hot spots? Park Point bays for perch shallows, or the reefs off Duluth harbor mouth—ATV in easy, watch for pressure ridges. Smaller rentals available weekends, but trailer your own ride.
Bundle up, check ice fresh, and respect the lake—she's moody this time o' year.
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI