Thunder Bay River

[Fishing Report]

Fishing activity has increased due to the possible chance of hooking a steelhead up river. Anglers drift fishing the dam using spawn or flies are having little to no luck for steelhead. A few dark salmon are still being caught. The best spot for perch is the bend above Jepettos using small perch minnows. Other areas for perch include the gas dock at the marina, the river launch, Mill Island and below the Second Street Bridge. All were using small perch minnows for bait and most were still-fishing or fishing from the bank while using perch rigs. The catch rate has been consistent and steady all day. A couple whitefish were also caught as more fish should be coming up into the river shortly.