At Sky Harbor (Park Point). This location reflects most accurately what the conditions are on western Lake Superior.
How wind and weather can effect fishing on Lake Superior.
Mother nature can sometimes be a foe, and sometimes be a friend. Winds from the east or northeast can sometimes prevent boats from fishing on the lake. Wind from other directions can usually be fished in.
The reason is because waves have time to build as the come down the lake. East winds in excess of 15 mph can sometimes make fishing uncomfortable, especially in the early season when water temps are in the 30's or 40's.
What is "to rough to fish", depends upon other variables as well. Forecasts are usually not reliable enough to know the day before the trip if it will be fishable. If you have weather questions, please call your captain the night before your trip.
Another option on east wind days is to fish the St. Louis Bay for walleye, northerns, and muskie.
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