Ice fishing Superior

[Fowlmouth]

Looking for some info on ice fishing superior. I've never ice fished the lake but hoping it freezes enough like last year to make it out. Any info on rod set up ( line weight, action, length, lure types), baits to try and depths would be greatly appreciated. What species are targeted besides lake trout? I would just like to be ready incase I can make it out. Thanks in advance!

[JBMasterAngler]

I'm not so sure lake trout is the most targeted species, due mostly because of the fact you usually can't get out in deep enough water. Loopers, herring, and coho's are probably the more popular species. Walleye gear works just fine. Lot's of good info in previous threads. Do some back tracking and you'll find hours worth of info and past reports. I hope Superior freezes again! I missed out last year.

[DLD24]

40" MH rod with a good reel (the reel is the most important part) 10lb braid with a 14lb floro leader...My best lures last year were 1oz PK flutterfish chrome spoon and Rippin Raps...People had good luck on bucktails and tube jigs also....I tipped my spoons with a half a smelt...just like walleye fishing, but with bigger rod, reels, line and jigs and way more fun haha...I'm praying it freezes again that was a riot...

[Fowlmouth]

Thanks for the info guys

[Fowlmouth]

So all you locals or people who know superior well, what do y'all think, will the lake be fishable again this year or still to early to tell?

[LoonASea]

There has been some skim ice forming near the Superior harbor entry but the waves keep breaking it up with wind direction changes ,,,if the cold weather sticks around it could be fishable mid feb