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Bassmaster Bonanza on Lake St. Clair - Monster Smallies, Hot Walleye Bite, and Surprise Muskie Sightings
Good evening anglers, you’re tuned in with Artificial Lure, bringing you the lakeside lowdown for August 6th, 2025, where Lake St. Clair has been the main event for both locals and pros this summer.
Today, the weather started out classic Michigan – humid morning temps rising from the mid-60s, climbing into the low 80s by afternoon under mostly clear skies, with only a slight SE breeze at 8-12 knots keeping things cool. Sunrise was at 6:23 AM and sunset hits at 8:51 PM, giving us those long, gold-lit evenings perfect for a last light bite. No tides to note, as usual, but water levels are typical for late summer and visibility was excellent, which definitely helped the bite.
Fish activity has been red-hot. The Bassmaster Elite Series rolled through this week, and St. Clair showed up big, literally – we’re talking about multiple smallmouth bass over five pounds on the boards. Inside Bassmaster Podcast pointed out that just last year, over four days, 91 pounds won it, and the chatter is this could have been a record-breaker week if the conditions hold. The smallmouth are grouped up in textbook summer fashion — scattered out but stacking strong on drops and humps near Anchor Bay and the St. Clair Light.
Reports from FishingBooker out of St. Clair Shores have anglers limiting out on smallies, with a good five-fish bag running 22-25 pounds. There’s also been solid action for walleye — those jigging brightly colored heads, especially chartreuse and pink, are boating fish in the 16 to 21-inch range, mainly out in deeper weedlines and some of the Detroit River channels. Michigan Sportsman forum chatter mentioned a few surprise muskies in the mix around Belle River Hump and the mouth of the Thames, with bucktails and magnum crankbaits doing damage.
Bait and lure selection is old-school meets modern tech this week. Drop shot rigs with goby imitations or green pumpkin worms have been outrageously productive — especially if you’re pairing them with some forward-facing sonar and working bait off isolated rock patches. Tubes, you can’t go wrong. Natural patterns are best, but don’t be shy with a smoke purple or a flash of gold — that clearer water has those big bronzebacks keen on color. For walleye, stick to jig heads tipped with live crawlers or leeches. If you’re after muskie, big blades in perch or firetiger patterns seem to be earning chases in the murkier cuts.
Hot spots? Anchor Bay tops the list — it’s pressured, but if you can get behind a weedbed in 8-12 feet, you’ll mark fish. St. Clair Light is another classic, especially if you’re willing to move around; those breaklines hold big schools most mornings. For a little peace with your pull, the mouth of the Thames has been overlooked and has kicked out drag-burning smallies and the occasional chunky pike.
The boat launches at Harley Ensign and Metropark got busy early; bank anglers were spotted working the points and docks with limited but steady success, especially on panfish and drum.
That’s the latest from the water here on Lake St. Clair. Thanks for tuning in and if you want to keep your finger on the pulse of Michigan fishing, make sure to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
Today, the weather started out classic Michigan – humid morning temps rising from the mid-60s, climbing into the low 80s by afternoon under mostly clear skies, with only a slight SE breeze at 8-12 knots keeping things cool. Sunrise was at 6:23 AM and sunset hits at 8:51 PM, giving us those long, gold-lit evenings perfect for a last light bite. No tides to note, as usual, but water levels are typical for late summer and visibility was excellent, which definitely helped the bite.
Fish activity has been red-hot. The Bassmaster Elite Series rolled through this week, and St. Clair showed up big, literally – we’re talking about multiple smallmouth bass over five pounds on the boards. Inside Bassmaster Podcast pointed out that just last year, over four days, 91 pounds won it, and the chatter is this could have been a record-breaker week if the conditions hold. The smallmouth are grouped up in textbook summer fashion — scattered out but stacking strong on drops and humps near Anchor Bay and the St. Clair Light.
Reports from FishingBooker out of St. Clair Shores have anglers limiting out on smallies, with a good five-fish bag running 22-25 pounds. There’s also been solid action for walleye — those jigging brightly colored heads, especially chartreuse and pink, are boating fish in the 16 to 21-inch range, mainly out in deeper weedlines and some of the Detroit River channels. Michigan Sportsman forum chatter mentioned a few surprise muskies in the mix around Belle River Hump and the mouth of the Thames, with bucktails and magnum crankbaits doing damage.
Bait and lure selection is old-school meets modern tech this week. Drop shot rigs with goby imitations or green pumpkin worms have been outrageously productive — especially if you’re pairing them with some forward-facing sonar and working bait off isolated rock patches. Tubes, you can’t go wrong. Natural patterns are best, but don’t be shy with a smoke purple or a flash of gold — that clearer water has those big bronzebacks keen on color. For walleye, stick to jig heads tipped with live crawlers or leeches. If you’re after muskie, big blades in perch or firetiger patterns seem to be earning chases in the murkier cuts.
Hot spots? Anchor Bay tops the list — it’s pressured, but if you can get behind a weedbed in 8-12 feet, you’ll mark fish. St. Clair Light is another classic, especially if you’re willing to move around; those breaklines hold big schools most mornings. For a little peace with your pull, the mouth of the Thames has been overlooked and has kicked out drag-burning smallies and the occasional chunky pike.
The boat launches at Harley Ensign and Metropark got busy early; bank anglers were spotted working the points and docks with limited but steady success, especially on panfish and drum.
That’s the latest from the water here on Lake St. Clair. Thanks for tuning in and if you want to keep your finger on the pulse of Michigan fishing, make sure to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
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Good evening anglers, you’re tuned in with Artificial Lure, bringing you the lakeside lowdown for August 6th, 2025, where Lake St. Clair has been the main event for both locals and pros this summer.
Today, the weather started out classic Michigan – humid morning temps rising from the mid-60s, climbing into the low 80s by afternoon under mostly clear skies, with only a slight SE breeze at 8-12 knots keeping things cool. Sunrise was at 6:23 AM and sunset hits at 8:51 PM, giving us those long, gold-lit evenings perfect for a last light bite. No tides to note, as usual, but water levels are typical for late summer and visibility was excellent, which definitely helped the bite.
Fish activity has been red-hot. The Bassmaster Elite Series rolled through this week, and St. Clair showed up big, literally – we’re talking about multiple smallmouth bass over five pounds on the boards. Inside Bassmaster Podcast pointed out that just last year, over four days, 91 pounds won it, and the chatter is this could have been a record-breaker week if the conditions hold. The smallmouth are grouped up in textbook summer fashion — scattered out but stacking strong on drops and humps near Anchor Bay and the St. Clair Light.
Reports from FishingBooker out of St. Clair Shores have anglers limiting out on smallies, with a good five-fish bag running 22-25 pounds. There’s also been solid action for walleye — those jigging brightly colored heads, especially chartreuse and pink, are boating fish in the 16 to 21-inch range, mainly out in deeper weedlines and some of the Detroit River channels. Michigan Sportsman forum chatter mentioned a few surprise muskies in the mix around Belle River Hump and the mouth of the Thames, with bucktails and magnum crankbaits doing damage.
Bait and lure selection is old-school meets modern tech this week. Drop shot rigs with goby imitations or green pumpkin worms have been outrageously productive — especially if you’re pairing them with some forward-facing sonar and working bait off isolated rock patches. Tubes, you can’t go wrong. Natural patterns are best, but don’t be shy with a smoke purple or a flash of gold — that clearer water has those big bronzebacks keen on color. For walleye, stick to jig heads tipped with live crawlers or leeches. If you’re after muskie, big blades in perch or firetiger patterns seem to be earning chases in the murkier cuts.
Hot spots? Anchor Bay tops the list — it’s pressured, but if you can get behind a weedbed in 8-12 feet, you’ll mark fish. St. Clair Light is another classic, especially if you’re willing to move around; those breaklines hold big schools most mornings. For a little peace with your pull, the mouth of the Thames has been overlooked and has kicked out drag-burning smallies and the occasional chunky pike.
The boat launches at Harley Ensign and Metropark got busy early; bank anglers were spotted working the points and docks with limited but steady success, especially on panfish and drum.
That’s the latest from the water here on Lake St. Clair. Thanks for tuning in and if you want to keep your finger on the pulse of Michigan fishing, make sure to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
Today, the weather started out classic Michigan – humid morning temps rising from the mid-60s, climbing into the low 80s by afternoon under mostly clear skies, with only a slight SE breeze at 8-12 knots keeping things cool. Sunrise was at 6:23 AM and sunset hits at 8:51 PM, giving us those long, gold-lit evenings perfect for a last light bite. No tides to note, as usual, but water levels are typical for late summer and visibility was excellent, which definitely helped the bite.
Fish activity has been red-hot. The Bassmaster Elite Series rolled through this week, and St. Clair showed up big, literally – we’re talking about multiple smallmouth bass over five pounds on the boards. Inside Bassmaster Podcast pointed out that just last year, over four days, 91 pounds won it, and the chatter is this could have been a record-breaker week if the conditions hold. The smallmouth are grouped up in textbook summer fashion — scattered out but stacking strong on drops and humps near Anchor Bay and the St. Clair Light.
Reports from FishingBooker out of St. Clair Shores have anglers limiting out on smallies, with a good five-fish bag running 22-25 pounds. There’s also been solid action for walleye — those jigging brightly colored heads, especially chartreuse and pink, are boating fish in the 16 to 21-inch range, mainly out in deeper weedlines and some of the Detroit River channels. Michigan Sportsman forum chatter mentioned a few surprise muskies in the mix around Belle River Hump and the mouth of the Thames, with bucktails and magnum crankbaits doing damage.
Bait and lure selection is old-school meets modern tech this week. Drop shot rigs with goby imitations or green pumpkin worms have been outrageously productive — especially if you’re pairing them with some forward-facing sonar and working bait off isolated rock patches. Tubes, you can’t go wrong. Natural patterns are best, but don’t be shy with a smoke purple or a flash of gold — that clearer water has those big bronzebacks keen on color. For walleye, stick to jig heads tipped with live crawlers or leeches. If you’re after muskie, big blades in perch or firetiger patterns seem to be earning chases in the murkier cuts.
Hot spots? Anchor Bay tops the list — it’s pressured, but if you can get behind a weedbed in 8-12 feet, you’ll mark fish. St. Clair Light is another classic, especially if you’re willing to move around; those breaklines hold big schools most mornings. For a little peace with your pull, the mouth of the Thames has been overlooked and has kicked out drag-burning smallies and the occasional chunky pike.
The boat launches at Harley Ensign and Metropark got busy early; bank anglers were spotted working the points and docks with limited but steady success, especially on panfish and drum.
That’s the latest from the water here on Lake St. Clair. Thanks for tuning in and if you want to keep your finger on the pulse of Michigan fishing, make sure to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn