Are there muskies in lake superior

It is home to a large number of different fish species including lake trout, lake whitefish, muskellunge, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, atlantic salmon, brown trout, carp, chinook salmon, coho salmon, rainbow trout and much more. When trolling on the big lake there are a few target species that are abundant and offer fantastic fishing. The most common and sought after fish are coho salmon and lake trout, but there are certain times of the year where king salmon, walleye, and muskies are the target species.

It is important to understand the seasonality of these fish in order to book your trip during a time that allows you to catch the species you are after.

Lake Superior fishing is based upon a lake trout fishery. Lake trout begin the season in May near shore feeding on smelt which have came to the shallow waters to spawn, then as the water warms they move to temperature breaks that concentrate insect hatches and smaller baitfish.

Marie , Ontario Canada. The Goulais River originates in the Algoma Highlands and flows westerly winding its way through a valley, ultimately discharging into Lake Superior. The view of this area is simply breathtaking. The Goulais River is host to a localized population of muskies that use the Goulais River to spawn. There are always some muskies located in the Goulais River, but the majority of the muskies use the Goulais early and late in the year. After the spawn the muskies will remain in the River, but ultimately they make their way into Lake Superior to spend the summer.

In the fall, the muskies will return to the Goulais and stage outside the mouth and move back into the Goulais River.

No registered users viewing this page. Sign in to follow this Followers 0. Recommended Posts. Report post. Posted March 17, Musky's in Lake Superior I have seen a picture of one from there anyone else seen or get any out of there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites. Guest TerryK. Posted March 18, Guest brooktrout GE As far as I know, no known musky in our area of the big lake at least, too cold. Jayfishin