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Lake Superior Outdoor Fishing Report – Dec. 10, 2025

Fishing Wisconsin

Chequamegon Bay

Ice is present along the entire Ashland shoreline from the head of the Bay to Second Landing north to Bono Creek. North of Bono Creek is open water. No ice fishing activities have been observed. This weekend's forecasted temperatures should be ideal for making ice in the Bay. Ice fishing should start soon.

Superior Harbor/St. Louis River

Anglers are starting to fish the Superior Harbor. Anglers accessing the harbor from Park Point (off of Minnesota Point) are reporting ice thickness of at least 4 inches. Walleyes are being caught in 6-9 feet of water.

Note: The daily limits and length requirements for various species in the St. Louis River may be different from Lake Superior. Please see Wisconsin Fishing Regulations.

Ice Safety 

There is no such thing as safe ice. You cannot judge the strength of ice by one factor such as its appearance, age, thickness, temperature or whether the ice is covered with snow. Ice seldom freezes uniformly and can vary greatly in different areas of the same water body. It is important to know before you go. The DNR does not monitor local ice conditions or the thickness of the ice. Local bait shops, fishing clubs, and resorts serve winter anglers every day and often have the most up-to-date information. If you’re heading out onto a frozen lake for the first time, check the ice yourself and check it often.

Ice Safety Tips:

  • Carry some basic safety gear: ice claws or picks, a cellphone in a waterproof case, a life jacket, and a length of rope.
  • Dress warm in layers.
  • Don’t go alone. Head out with friends or family. Carry a cell phone with you and make sure someone knows where you are and when you are expected to return.
  • Know before you go. Don’t travel in areas you are not familiar with and don’t travel at night during reduced visibility.
  • Avoid inlets, outlets, or narrows that may have current that can cause thin ice.

 

REMINDER – Anglers must carry a paper copy of their license/stamps while fishing on Lake Michigan, Lake Superior and the Wisconsin/Michigan, Wisconsin/Minnesota and Wisconsin/Iowa boundary waters.