Jarrid Houston (Houston’s Guide Service) shares the latest fishing report from Duluth/Superior area of Minnesota and Wisconsin for mid September.
Fishing Report: Catching Walleyes on the St. Louis River
Hey everybody, Jared Houston here from Houston’s Guide Service. Today, we had an amazing day out on the St. Louis River, casting shorelines and catching a ton of walleyes. We caught upwards of 40 fish today, and they were really biting. We’re still waiting for the influx of bigger fish from Lake Superior, but in the meantime, we’re having a blast catching a lot of eaters.
Successful Techniques
We’ve been using a variety of techniques to catch these walleyes. Jigging with minnows has been working really well for us. We’ve also had success using soft plastics, such as the number seven flicker shads. Casting along the shorelines has been fantastic, not just for walleyes, but also for northern pike and smallmouth bass. And if we’re lucky, we might even hook into a muskie.
Fall Patterns and Colors
As we move into the fall season, we’re starting to see the colors change. If you take a look behind me, you can see that the trees are starting to turn. In about a week, we’ll be in peak fall foliage, and it’s going to be absolutely beautiful out here on the St. Louis River. We’re really looking forward to that.
Other Fishing Opportunities
In addition to the St. Louis River, there are some other great fishing opportunities in the area. The Lake Superior bite is still going strong, with anglers having success using flasher fly combos on meat rigs. Pink salmon are being caught in the North Shore streams, and anglers are having luck using drifting indicators with flies. Some popular spots for pink salmon include the Baptism River, Brewery VIRs, Stuart’s, and Two Harbors. And if you head down to the Brule River, you’ll find an influx of brown trout.
Inland Lakes
If you prefer fishing on inland lakes, there’s plenty of action there too. The crop is in the timber and mud basins, which means the fish are congregating in those areas. All you have to do is find a pile of wood, drop down a jig, and use some soft plastics. It’s been a successful technique for us, and we’ve been catching some nice fish.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or want to book a fishing trip with us, give us a call at 218-393-4962 or visit our website. We’d love to get you out on the water and help you catch some fish.
