McVicar Creek, located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is a small urban tributary of Lake Superior that experiences seasonal steelhead (rainbow trout) spawning runs. Each spring, typically from late March through May, steelhead migrate from Lake Superior into local streams like Viccars Creek to spawn. Despite its modest size, McVicar Creek provides accessible fishing opportunities within the city. However, the creek's limited space and shallow pools can lead to challenges. Some anglers have expressed c