Did you know? - Upstream boundaries
The North Shore (including Duluth area) has 73 tributaries listed with upstream boundaries. These boundaries are typically located at areas with a natural barrier, such as a high waterfall, preventing fishing migration upstream. Designated trout streams typically have different angling regulations for above and below barrier. See the 2018 fishing regulations HERE . Below barrier is where Steelhead anglers focus their efforts, yet many anglers are unclear where these barriers are. Lets add some clarity. Though listed, many of the North Shore tributary may not get much, if any steelhead migration in a given year. This is due mainly to stream size, flow, and distance. Many listed tribs. are a mere trickle of water, but a spring thaw with above normal flow can trigger a surprise for those adventurous anglers. The link below is a listing of upstream Posted Boundaries and Fish Sanctuaries on North Shore tributaries to Lake Superior. It was r...