The freshwater cod burbot is frequently caught in Michigan’s Lake Superior. The anonymous survey and interviews will ask anglers about their awareness, values, and preferences for recreational burbot fishing within the Lake Superior basin. Burbots spawn in shallow areas of tributaries under the ice from December to February, according to the Michigan DNR. of Natural ResourcesIf you’re new to burbot fishing, here’s what you’re looking for. of Natural ResourcesThe Lake Superior basin in Michigan includes parts of Gogebic, Ontonagon, Houghton, Keweenaw, Iron, Baraga, Marquette, Alger, Luce, and Chippewa counties.