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Lake Superior Salmon Fishing Regulations 2026

Lake Superior Salmon regulations as of 2026-05-08: Status Permitted; Status Permitted; Status Permitted. Sourced across 2 state agencies.

About Salmon

Rules (10)

Minnesota (6)

Cascade RiverOpen
Status
Permitted
Certified weight record: 4 lbs, 8 oz
Lake SuperiorOpen
Status
Permitted
Status
Permitted
Certified weight record: 33 lbs, 4 oz Certified weight record: 12 lbs, 5 oz
Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted Boundaries
Possession
5 fish
Min size
10"
combined total (only 1 can be Atlantic salmon)
Poplar RiverOpen
Status
Permitted
Certified weight record: 33 lbs, 4 oz

Wisconsin (4)

Bois Brule RiverOpen
Status
Permitted
Flag RiverOpen
Status
Permitted
Lake Superior Streams (All Streams Are Located In Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas And Iron Counties And Shown As Black On The Maps)
Daily bag
5 fish/day
in total, only 2 of which may be brown trout over 15” and only 1 of which may be a rainbow trout
Wisconsin statewide
Min size
12"

Also known as

Rules above match the following common names in our regulations database: Pink Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Salmon, Trout And Salmon.

Frequently asked questions

When is Salmon season on Lake Superior?

Salmon season on Lake Superior is set by DNR / DNR. See the rule table for state- and zone-specific dates.

What is the size limit for Salmon on Lake Superior?

Minimum size for Salmon on Lake Superior is 10 inches in Lake Superior And Tributaries Below Posted Boundaries. Slot or maximum sizes may apply elsewhere on the water; see the table above.

What is the daily bag limit for Salmon on Lake Superior?

Daily bag limit for Salmon on Lake Superior is 5 fish/day in Lake Superior Streams (All Streams Are Located In Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas And Iron Counties And Shown As Black On The Maps).

Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .

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