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 Lake trout are native to the Great Lakes and were historically the top predator in the Lake Superior fish community. They are well adapted to these cold, clear, infertile waters. Once represented by many strains, lake trout have been reduced to two major strains in Minnesota water: Lean Lake Trout, and Siscowets. The size can range from 2 lbs. average all the way to a 40 lbs. trophy. Lake Trout is the most common catch in our area and are targeted year round.

  The largest salmon is the Chinook Salmon, also called King salmon, which grows to over 10 pounds in Lake Superior, though most catches are around 3 to 4 pounds. These fish are identified by the black in the gums of their mouth. Once they reach full maturity they make their way up the river they were born in to spawn and then die naturally.  This species is targeted mostly during the spring and summer months. These great tasting fish are always a BIG bonus to hook into and when you do, BUCKLE UP because they are known to  put up a wild fight! 

Coho salmon are also known as "Lake Superior Candy" as they are smaller, averaging about 1.5 to 3 pounds. Cohos are normally present in our area from winter time (December) to early summer (June). These fish are identified by the white in the gums of their mouth.  Once they reach full maturity they make their way up the river they were born in to spawn and then die naturally.

Mostly present in the St. Louis River system, the walleye spawn up river in the spring and then work their way down river and follow the bait fish out into Lake Superior. Out in the lake the size will range from 14" up to 30"+. When the water temperatures are right, the walleye are a fun treat to catch mixed with the other species.

The rainbow trout are also known as Steelhead or Kamloops and are exotic to the Great Lakes area.  They were originally planted into our water systems. These beautiful fish roam all over the lake and cannot be kept unless the adipose fin is clipped. These fish are mostly targeted in the river systems when they get ready to spawn. Unlike salmon, they can spawn multiple times and do not die unless from natural causes. Rainbow trout size ranges from 3 lbs. to 15 lbs.

 Brown trout are exotic to the Great Lakes area and were originally planted into our water systems.  These beautiful patterned fish are concentrated on the south shores of Lake Superior but do make their way into our waters. Brown trout size ranges from 3 lbs. to 20 lbs.

• Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area, contains 10% of the worlds freshwater (3 quadrillion gallons), and covers an area of 31,700 sq mi.
• The average depth of Lake Superior is 483 feet with its deepest point reaching 1,332 feet.
• The shoreline of Lake Superior is 2,726 miles long.
• Lake Superior is the coldest of the Great Lakes with an average temperature of between 36 and 39 degrees Fahrenheit.
• The highest wave ever recorded was a height of 29 feet on October 24, 2017 on Lake Superior just north of Marquette, Michigan.

• The Twin Ports welcomes around 900 vessels each year and handles an average of 35 million short tons of cargo every year.
• Coal and iron ore account for about 80% of the Port of Duluth-Superior’s total tonnage. 
• It’s 2,342 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to Duluth.
• The Duluth canal started being built in 1870 and was finished in 1871.
• The largest Lakers that visit Duluth are over 1,000 feet long.
• It takes an average time of 130 hours to travel to the Atlantic ocean from Duluth, MN.

• Built in 1905 originally operated as a gondola to cross the waterway.
• Reconstructed in 1929 to operate as an elevator roadway (now known as "Ariel Lift Bridge").
• Clearance of 135 feet and 386 feet wide.
• Operates 24 hours a day to allow shipping traffic thru.
• Averages 26 lifts per day
• There are two 450 ton concrete block weights on each end acting as a counter weight to assist lifting the bridge.
• It takes about 1 minute for the bridge to lift to its maximum height.
• The horn blowing long- long-short-short is known as the Master Salute and is the most commonly displayed when ore ships pass under the bridge.