Lake Superior Outdoor Fishing Report – April 27, 2026
Fishing Wisconsin
The open water fishing/trolling season on Lake Superior is off to a great start. Ice has finally dissipated, and all access locations are open.
Ashland
Recent heavy rains and runoff have increased turbidity, and no fishing activity has been reported along the Ashland shoreline. Smelting has started, but no success has been reported so far.
Cornucopia/Port Wing
Limited fishing activity has been reported. Surface water temperatures have been reported at 33-34 degrees Fahrenheit.
Saxon
Anglers have been catching limits of 14 to 15-inch cohos and a few brown trout.
Washburn/Bayfield
Anglers have been catching limits of 13.5 to 16-inch cohos. Brown trout are being caught in the 18 to 22-inch range with several fish over 28 inches being reported. Anglers are trolling stick baits just below the water surface, over deeper water for cohos, and tight to shore for brown trout. Some anglers have been reporting success casting stick baits and soft plastics (paddle tails/jerk minnows) near shore.
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.