KEWEENAW BAY — Summer arriving in the Copper Country brings many seasonal activities. Some will choose hiking, or huddle around a campfire, rev up a dirt bike or fire up the grill. Summer also many residents and visitors an activity that produces something to throw on that grill — fishing. There is no shortage of opportunities for fishing around the Keweenaw Peninsula, and one of the hotspots for the sport is Keweenaw Bay. The bay begins at the southeastern base of the Keweenaw Peninsula in L’Anse Bay and runs from Point Abbaye on the eastern side to around the Traverse Bays on the western end. Keweenaw Bay offers several different depths when venturing towards the heart of Lake Superior, and with it a variety of fish species for anglers.
Keweenaw Bay is home to several species of fish, a