Located on the St. Louis River Estuary in Superior, Wisconsin
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve works in partnership to improve the understanding of Lake Superior’s coast and estuaries. We address issues affecting the watershed through integration of research, education, outreach and stewardship.
Explore the Estuary
St. Louis River Estuary
The St. Louis River Estuary is a rich, unique and diverse place to explore. From sandy beaches to protected bays valued for bass, walleye and muskie fishing, to the wild Red River Breaks, the St. Louis River provides a wilderness experience within 10 minutes of the Twin Ports.

News
Art project focuses on water, Effort to protect Green Bay estuary
Aug 1st, 2022, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lake Superior Days Comes Back to Barker’s Island
Jul 18th, 2022, Fox 21 Local News
Northwestern Wisconsin communities can get support for climate change projects
Jun 16th, 2022, wxpr.org
Live Data
58.5° F
14.7° C
Pokegama Bay
06/01/2023 19:00 (LST)
1.3mps - 2.9mph
2.8mps - 6.3mph
104° To WNW
84%
1017mb
173.0
0.5mm
All Data is property of NOAA Office for Coastal Management (OCM) / National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS)