Fishing Lake Superior

Ontonagon County, Michigan · 1333 ft max depth

Fish Species

Brook troutLake troutRainbow troutSplakeWalleye

DNR Fish Stocking

Walleye: 842,182 totalSplake: 319,646 totalLake trout: 84,461 totalRainbow trout: 44,973 totalBrook trout: 29,545 total
DateSpeciesStrainNumberAvg Length
6/25/2024 Walleye St. Marys River 9,387 2"
6/25/2024 Walleye St. Marys River 11,681 2"
6/28/2023 Walleye St. Marys River 4,828 2.26"
6/27/2023 Walleye St. Marys River 3,746 2.26"
7/14/2022 Lake trout Huron Island 1,000 8.54"
7/8/2022 Lake trout Huron Island 1,000 8.92"
6/22/2022 Brook trout Tobin Harbor 4,214 6.2"
6/22/2022 Brook trout Tobin Harbor 4,000 6.2"
6/24/2020 Walleye St. Marys River 2,759 2.11"
6/23/2020 Walleye St. Marys River 3,781 2.21"

Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database

Ice Fishing

Lake Superior does not fully freeze in most winters. Nearshore ice forms in protected bays and river mouths but is highly variable and can be undermined by currents and wave action. Ice fishing occurs in sheltered spots, but conditions are far less predictable than inland lakes — local knowledge is essential, and open-water areas remain dangerous all winter.

Fishing Tournaments & Competitions

Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Lake Superior.

🏆 MI Tournament SearchDNR Fishing Tournament Information System 🎣 Tournament CalendarAmerican Fishing Contests — Lake Superior

Michigan Fishing Resources

🐟 Master Angler ProgramTrophy catch records & map — apply for your patch 📋 Michigan Fishing Regulations2025–2026 season dates, size & possession limits 📍 DNR Where to FishSpecies-specific locations & family fishing waters ⚠️ Eat Safe Fish GuidePFAS & contaminant advisories for Michigan waters

Data: Michigan DNR · ← Back to Lake Superior Guide

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