Prey selection by the Lake Superior fish community

► We describe the seasonal prey selection of major fish species in Lake Superior. ► Mysis was the most common prey item across all the fish species sampled. ► Most of the major fish species in Lake Superior selected for Mysis. ► Siscowet lake trout and burbot exhibited ontogenetic shifts in prey selection. ► Mysis was found to be a vital component of the Lake Superior food web.