Lake Erie, Detroit Fishing Report

This is Artificial Lure coming to you fresh from Lake Erie, Detroit, and here’s your bite-by-bite fishing report for Thursday, August 28, 2025.

The day kicked off with a **mostly clear sunrise at 6:51 AM** and a warm glow painting the Detroit River before closing out with sunset at **8:16 PM**. Mother Nature’s been gracious to us: weather stayed calm, daytime highs in the mid-70s, and east winds turned southerly at a gentle 5 to 10 knots. Water conditions? Just about perfect—waves 2 feet or less, and water temperature at Belle Isle hanging right around **75 degrees**, which is optimal for late summer multispecies action, according to the National Weather Service.

Anglers targeting the mouth of the Detroit River and adjacent Lake Erie flats did well on **walleye**, especially early, dragging **crawler harnesses** or bottom-bouncing with gold and chartreuse blades. The Michigan DNR reports consistent walleye action north of the river mouth, but bass—both smallmouth and largemouth—have been modest in number, with activity trailing off compared to July’s peak. If you’re after bass, best chances are at first light, and finesse presentations seem to be outperforming power techniques right now.

Out on the deeper ledges and reefs, the mixed-bag bite continues. Up North Voice notes anglers are pulling in **lake trout, brown trout, coho salmon, and the odd Chinook**, with fair numbers landed on spoons and crankbaits, especially if you stay mobile and cover water. The hottest pattern right now is running downsized flutter spoons in silver/blue and orange.

From recent tournament chatter and local Facebook groups, most of the bass weighed in nearby lakes recently tapped out between 10 and 19 pounds per 5-fish limit—a respectable haul for late summer. Chatterbaits and jigging soft plastics stood out for those chasing largemouth, and Rapala DT crankbaits worked for main-lake bass. Jerkbaits landed a few heavy smallmouth near weed lines. Steve Martin pulled in a 5.56-pound largemouth on a soft plastic minnow and jig combo, which is solid advice for anyone fishing similar Detroit-area structure this week.

Yellow perch reports are building as the water cools. The latest trawl survey by local fisheries biologists showed robust populations, with concentrations off Grosse Ile and the mouth of the Huron River. Best results are still coming from **emerald shiners** and small chartreuse tube jigs bounced right along the bottom.

If you’re scouting for prime real estate, put your time into:

- **The mouth of the Detroit River**: The channel edges are holding walleye early and late.

- **Sandy Creek to Point Mouillee**: Great for perch and whatever’s trailing the schools, especially on small jigs or live bait.

- **The south shore reefs near Brest Bay**: If you’ve got a boat, troll crankbaits for migrating trout and the occasional summer steelhead.

With World Lake Day just behind us, remember that our Great Lakes’ health depends on anglers stewarding clean practices a

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Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, June 22, 2025, Lake Erie and Detroit fishing report.

We’re rolling into summer, and Lake Erie plus the Detroit River are serving up prime action for anglers willing to chase the early bite. Folks hit the water before sunrise, which was at 5:56 AM today, to catch the cool, calm wind and low light—ideal for walleye and smallmouth. Expect sunset tonight around 9:15 PM, giving you a long day on the water.

Weather-wise, we started off with mild temps in the low 60s at dawn and a light westerly breeze, building quickly to the mid-70s by midmorning. Skies are mostly clear, meaning you’ll want to break out your sun protection and keep an eye on midday heat slowing down the bite.

Walleye are the talk of the boat launches this week. According to a fresh report from Net Dreams, limits have been easy to come by out of Bolles Harbor and around the Ohio Dumping Grounds—trolling in 24-26 feet of water has been hot. The go-to tactic: pulling spoons in green, gold, and pink, running 50-70 feet behind your boards at 2.3-2.4 mph. Hangry Brand Spoons have been real producers.

The action isn’t limited to walleye. Perch are starting to push in closer to shore—look toward Monroe and shallow weed edges where they’re stacking up. Smallmouth bass are on fire in the river and around Anchor Bay near Selfridge, according to the Michigan DNR. Swimbaits, drop-shot rigs, and casting natural patterns near rocky breaks or around beds are doing best. Drifting leeches or minnows can also help fill the livewell.

The Detroit River is still giving up a few post-spawn walleyes with the better action near Zug Island and Fighting Island. A few steelhead are hanging in the last of the gravel beds, but that fishery’s tapering off. If you’re after variety, Lake Erie’s nutrient-rich waters by Luna Pier and Brest Bay are holding quality walleye all summer long.

Hotspots for the day:

- Ohio Dumping Grounds (get there early for the bite)

- Luna Pier and Brest Bay (consistent walleye)

- Selfridge and Anchor Bay (surface smallmouth and emerging perch)

For lures, stick with bright-colored spoons for trollers, and mix in natural or translucent plastics for bass. Don’t forget some leeches or live minnows—still hard to beat, especially for smallmouth or perch.

Fish activity slows around midday with the bright sun, so your best bet is to hit it hard at first light or work the evening bite as things cool off toward sunset.

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Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, June 21, 2025, fishing report for Lake Erie and the Detroit River! Hope you’ve got your rods rigged and coolers ready—because the bite’s still sizzling as the first days of summer roll through the Motor City.

Today’s sunrise hit at 5:55 AM, and you can cast until sunset around 9:14 PM. The weather’s classic June—expect highs near 81°F, light southwest winds at 8–12 mph, and mostly sunny skies, with a gentle chop on Erie and the river. No tidal influence here, so focus on wind and light changes for peak action.

The big story this week is still walleye. According to Net Dreams and recent Michigan DNR reports, limits are coming fast out of Bolles Harbor and nearby dumping grounds, with most boats filling up in 24–26 feet of water. Spoons are the stars, especially Hangry Brand in green, gold, and pink, trolled at 2.3–2.4 mph, leads running 50–70 feet back off the big boards. Some crews even report 4-man limits before 10 AM. If you don’t have spoons, crawler harnesses and crankbaits are always a solid backup—walleye are hungry and still schooled up on deeper ledges and shipping channels.

Out on the Detroit River, white bass and northern pike have been biting in good numbers upstream, while walleye are filtering back down out of the upper river and Lake St. Clair. If you want mixed action, rock bass are hot around rocky drop-offs, and the odd steelhead is still showing in the lower stretches, though that run’s winding down. A few perch are starting to inch closer to shore but most catches are still scattered.

For bass lovers, smallmouth are active on the flats and around islands. Swimbaits, dropshot rigs with dark plastics, and leeches on live bait rigs are putting bronzebacks in the boat, especially in 3–10 feet. For gear, stick to natural colors and lighter lines in the clearer water. Sunrise and sunset lines are best for both bass and walleye.

As for hot spots, don’t miss:

- Bolles Harbor and the Ohio Dumping Grounds: Still producing excellent walleye numbers.

- The North End Shipping Channels: Consistent for limits and clean water.

- Belle Isle Bridge downstream: If you’re after mixed river action or late-migrating walleye.

- Grosse Ile and Fighting Island: Smallmouth and pike are cruising the edges and flats.

If you’re after something different, take a ride to “Steelhead Alley” east of Detroit for rainbows, or head down to Erieau, Ontario for a shot at perch and pike—both trips worth the drive for variety.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest Lake Erie and Detroit fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Lake Erie and the Detroit River are shining this weekend, with the early summer bite still running hot. According to the Lake Erie, Detroit Daily Fishing Report, sunrise kicked off at 5:57 AM and sunset won’t hit until 8:53 PM, so there’s a big window to get out and make something happen on the water. The weather’s dialed in for anglers—partly cloudy skies, temps right around 72, and light southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. The lake’s got just the right ripple for drifting and trolling action.

Walleye are the headliners right now. Captain Experiences confirms that these fish are migrating back toward the lake after their springtime run, and the best action is coming on early and late hours. Net Dreams’ most recent walleye report says folks are nabbing four-man limits from Bolles Harbor, with the hot bite happening out in 24–26 feet of water. Spoons are the name of the game—Hangry brand in green, gold, and pink are particularly effective. Keep your speed right around 2.3–2.4 mph and set your leads 50–70 feet behind big boards to hit those deeper marks.

Perch are starting to nudge closer to shore, and the action is picking up. Anglers are bringing in solid stringers using live minnows on spreaders in 15–25 feet, with sizes hitting that 9–11 inch sweet spot. If you’re targeting perch, the Detroit River mouth is a classic for filling a bucket. Nightcrawlers are working for both walleye and a mixed bag, and don’t forget your jigging spoons for a bonus rock bass bite.

Smallmouth bass are in prime mode, hitting hard on rocky points and structure, while largemouth are active in the weed beds. The State of Michigan’s weekly report suggests swimbaits, dropshots, and plastic worms in natural colors will draw the most strikes. Try crankbaits up shallow early, then shift deeper as the sun rises.

For hot spots, make your way to the Detroit River mouth for mixed walleye and perch, or work the western basin near the islands for numbers. Central basin humps in 30–35 feet are producing, especially for those dialing in their electronics and staying mobile. If trout or salmon are on your mind, Port Huron is still seeing good action.

With the perch schools moving, and walleye limits common, it’s time to get out there. Bring minnows, nightcrawlers, spoons, and your best plastics, and you’ll be set for a banner day.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest Lake Erie and Detroit fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Lake Erie and the Detroit River are shining this weekend, with the early summer bite still running hot. According to the Lake Erie, Detroit Daily Fishing Report, sunrise kicked off at 5:57 AM and sunset won’t hit until 8:53 PM, so there’s a big window to get out and make something happen on the water. The weather’s dialed in for anglers—partly cloudy skies, temps right around 72, and light southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. The lake’s got just the right ripple for drifting and trolling action.

Walleye are the headliners right now. Captain Experiences confirms that these fish are migrating back toward the lake after their springtime run, and the best action is coming on early and late hours. Net Dreams’ most recent walleye report says folks are nabbing four-man limits from Bolles Harbor, with the hot bite happening out in 24–26 feet of water. Spoons are the name of the game—Hangry brand in green, gold, and pink are particularly effective. Keep your speed right around 2.3–2.4 mph and set your leads 50–70 feet behind big boards to hit those deeper marks.

Perch are starting to nudge closer to shore, and the action is picking up. Anglers are bringing in solid stringers using live minnows on spreaders in 15–25 feet, with sizes hitting that 9–11 inch sweet spot. If you’re targeting perch, the Detroit River mouth is a classic for filling a bucket. Nightcrawlers are working for both walleye and a mixed bag, and don’t forget your jigging spoons for a bonus rock bass bite.

Smallmouth bass are in prime mode, hitting hard on rocky points and structure, while largemouth are active in the weed beds. The State of Michigan’s weekly report suggests swimbaits, dropshots, and plastic worms in natural colors will draw the most strikes. Try crankbaits up shallow early, then shift deeper as the sun rises.

For hot spots, make your way to the Detroit River mouth for mixed walleye and perch, or work the western basin near the islands for numbers. Central basin humps in 30–35 feet are producing, especially for those dialing in their electronics and staying mobile. If trout or salmon are on your mind, Port Huron is still seeing good action.

With the perch schools moving, and walleye limits common, it’s time to get out there. Bring minnows, nightcrawlers, spoons, and your best plastics, and you’ll be set for a banner day.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest Lake Erie and Detroit fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Lake Erie and the Detroit River are shining this weekend, with the early summer bite still running hot. According to the Lake Erie, Detroit Daily Fishing Report, sunrise kicked off at 5:57 AM and sunset won’t hit until 8:53 PM, so there’s a big window to get out and make something happen on the water. The weather’s dialed in for anglers—partly cloudy skies, temps right around 72, and light southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. The lake’s got just the right ripple for drifting and trolling action.

Walleye are the headliners right now. Captain Experiences confirms that these fish are migrating back toward the lake after their springtime run, and the best action is coming on early and late hours. Net Dreams’ most recent walleye report says folks are nabbing four-man limits from Bolles Harbor, with the hot bite happening out in 24–26 feet of water. Spoons are the name of the game—Hangry brand in green, gold, and pink are particularly effective. Keep your speed right around 2.3–2.4 mph and set your leads 50–70 feet behind big boards to hit those deeper marks.

Perch are starting to nudge closer to shore, and the action is picking up. Anglers are bringing in solid stringers using live minnows on spreaders in 15–25 feet, with sizes hitting that 9–11 inch sweet spot. If you’re targeting perch, the Detroit River mouth is a classic for filling a bucket. Nightcrawlers are working for both walleye and a mixed bag, and don’t forget your jigging spoons for a bonus rock bass bite.

Smallmouth bass are in prime mode, hitting hard on rocky points and structure, while largemouth are active in the weed beds. The State of Michigan’s weekly report suggests swimbaits, dropshots, and plastic worms in natural colors will draw the most strikes. Try crankbaits up shallow early, then shift deeper as the sun rises.

For hot spots, make your way to the Detroit River mouth for mixed walleye and perch, or work the western basin near the islands for numbers. Central basin humps in 30–35 feet are producing, especially for those dialing in their electronics and staying mobile. If trout or salmon are on your mind, Port Huron is still seeing good action.

With the perch schools moving, and walleye limits common, it’s time to get out there. Bring minnows, nightcrawlers, spoons, and your best plastics, and you’ll be set for a banner day.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest Lake Erie and Detroit fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Lake Erie and the Detroit River are shining this weekend, with the early summer bite still running hot. According to the Lake Erie, Detroit Daily Fishing Report, sunrise kicked off at 5:57 AM and sunset won’t hit until 8:53 PM, so there’s a big window to get out and make something happen on the water. The weather’s dialed in for anglers—partly cloudy skies, temps right around 72, and light southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. The lake’s got just the right ripple for drifting and trolling action.

Walleye are the headliners right now. Captain Experiences confirms that these fish are migrating back toward the lake after their springtime run, and the best action is coming on early and late hours. Net Dreams’ most recent walleye report says folks are nabbing four-man limits from Bolles Harbor, with the hot bite happening out in 24–26 feet of water. Spoons are the name of the game—Hangry brand in green, gold, and pink are particularly effective. Keep your speed right around 2.3–2.4 mph and set your leads 50–70 feet behind big boards to hit those deeper marks.

Perch are starting to nudge closer to shore, and the action is picking up. Anglers are bringing in solid stringers using live minnows on spreaders in 15–25 feet, with sizes hitting that 9–11 inch sweet spot. If you’re targeting perch, the Detroit River mouth is a classic for filling a bucket. Nightcrawlers are working for both walleye and a mixed bag, and don’t forget your jigging spoons for a bonus rock bass bite.

Smallmouth bass are in prime mode, hitting hard on rocky points and structure, while largemouth are active in the weed beds. The State of Michigan’s weekly report suggests swimbaits, dropshots, and plastic worms in natural colors will draw the most strikes. Try crankbaits up shallow early, then shift deeper as the sun rises.

For hot spots, make your way to the Detroit River mouth for mixed walleye and perch, or work the western basin near the islands for numbers. Central basin humps in 30–35 feet are producing, especially for those dialing in their electronics and staying mobile. If trout or salmon are on your mind, Port Huron is still seeing good action.

With the perch schools moving, and walleye limits common, it’s time to get out there. Bring minnows, nightcrawlers, spoons, and your best plastics, and you’ll be set for a banner day.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest Lake Erie and Detroit fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Lake Erie and the Detroit River are shining this weekend, with the early summer bite still running hot. According to the Lake Erie, Detroit Daily Fishing Report, sunrise kicked off at 5:57 AM and sunset won’t hit until 8:53 PM, so there’s a big window to get out and make something happen on the water. The weather’s dialed in for anglers—partly cloudy skies, temps right around 72, and light southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. The lake’s got just the right ripple for drifting and trolling action.

Walleye are the headliners right now. Captain Experiences confirms that these fish are migrating back toward the lake after their springtime run, and the best action is coming on early and late hours. Net Dreams’ most recent walleye report says folks are nabbing four-man limits from Bolles Harbor, with the hot bite happening out in 24–26 feet of water. Spoons are the name of the game—Hangry brand in green, gold, and pink are particularly effective. Keep your speed right around 2.3–2.4 mph and set your leads 50–70 feet behind big boards to hit those deeper marks.

Perch are starting to nudge closer to shore, and the action is picking up. Anglers are bringing in solid stringers using live minnows on spreaders in 15–25 feet, with sizes hitting that 9–11 inch sweet spot. If you’re targeting perch, the Detroit River mouth is a classic for filling a bucket. Nightcrawlers are working for both walleye and a mixed bag, and don’t forget your jigging spoons for a bonus rock bass bite.

Smallmouth bass are in prime mode, hitting hard on rocky points and structure, while largemouth are active in the weed beds. The State of Michigan’s weekly report suggests swimbaits, dropshots, and plastic worms in natural colors will draw the most strikes. Try crankbaits up shallow early, then shift deeper as the sun rises.

For hot spots, make your way to the Detroit River mouth for mixed walleye and perch, or work the western basin near the islands for numbers. Central basin humps in 30–35 feet are producing, especially for those dialing in their electronics and staying mobile. If trout or salmon are on your mind, Port Huron is still seeing good action.

With the perch schools moving, and walleye limits common, it’s time to get out there. Bring minnows, nightcrawlers, spoons, and your best plastics, and you’ll be set for a banner day.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest Lake Erie and Detroit fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Lake Erie and the Detroit River are shining this weekend, with the early summer bite still running hot. According to the Lake Erie, Detroit Daily Fishing Report, sunrise kicked off at 5:57 AM and sunset won’t hit until 8:53 PM, so there’s a big window to get out and make something happen on the water. The weather’s dialed in for anglers—partly cloudy skies, temps right around 72, and light southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. The lake’s got just the right ripple for drifting and trolling action.

Walleye are the headliners right now. Captain Experiences confirms that these fish are migrating back toward the lake after their springtime run, and the best action is coming on early and late hours. Net Dreams’ most recent walleye report says folks are nabbing four-man limits from Bolles Harbor, with the hot bite happening out in 24–26 feet of water. Spoons are the name of the game—Hangry brand in green, gold, and pink are particularly effective. Keep your speed right around 2.3–2.4 mph and set your leads 50–70 feet behind big boards to hit those deeper marks.

Perch are starting to nudge closer to shore, and the action is picking up. Anglers are bringing in solid stringers using live minnows on spreaders in 15–25 feet, with sizes hitting that 9–11 inch sweet spot. If you’re targeting perch, the Detroit River mouth is a classic for filling a bucket. Nightcrawlers are working for both walleye and a mixed bag, and don’t forget your jigging spoons for a bonus rock bass bite.

Smallmouth bass are in prime mode, hitting hard on rocky points and structure, while largemouth are active in the weed beds. The State of Michigan’s weekly report suggests swimbaits, dropshots, and plastic worms in natural colors will draw the most strikes. Try crankbaits up shallow early, then shift deeper as the sun rises.

For hot spots, make your way to the Detroit River mouth for mixed walleye and perch, or work the western basin near the islands for numbers. Central basin humps in 30–35 feet are producing, especially for those dialing in their electronics and staying mobile. If trout or salmon are on your mind, Port Huron is still seeing good action.

With the perch schools moving, and walleye limits common, it’s time to get out there. Bring minnows, nightcrawlers, spoons, and your best plastics, and you’ll be set for a banner day.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest Lake Erie and Detroit fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Lake Erie and the Detroit River are shining this weekend, with the early summer bite still running hot. According to the Lake Erie, Detroit Daily Fishing Report, sunrise kicked off at 5:57 AM and sunset won’t hit until 8:53 PM, so there’s a big window to get out and make something happen on the water. The weather’s dialed in for anglers—partly cloudy skies, temps right around 72, and light southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. The lake’s got just the right ripple for drifting and trolling action.

Walleye are the headliners right now. Captain Experiences confirms that these fish are migrating back toward the lake after their springtime run, and the best action is coming on early and late hours. Net Dreams’ most recent walleye report says folks are nabbing four-man limits from Bolles Harbor, with the hot bite happening out in 24–26 feet of water. Spoons are the name of the game—Hangry brand in green, gold, and pink are particularly effective. Keep your speed right around 2.3–2.4 mph and set your leads 50–70 feet behind big boards to hit those deeper marks.

Perch are starting to nudge closer to shore, and the action is picking up. Anglers are bringing in solid stringers using live minnows on spreaders in 15–25 feet, with sizes hitting that 9–11 inch sweet spot. If you’re targeting perch, the Detroit River mouth is a classic for filling a bucket. Nightcrawlers are working for both walleye and a mixed bag, and don’t forget your jigging spoons for a bonus rock bass bite.

Smallmouth bass are in prime mode, hitting hard on rocky points and structure, while largemouth are active in the weed beds. The State of Michigan’s weekly report suggests swimbaits, dropshots, and plastic worms in natural colors will draw the most strikes. Try crankbaits up shallow early, then shift deeper as the sun rises.

For hot spots, make your way to the Detroit River mouth for mixed walleye and perch, or work the western basin near the islands for numbers. Central basin humps in 30–35 feet are producing, especially for those dialing in their electronics and staying mobile. If trout or salmon are on your mind, Port Huron is still seeing good action.

With the perch schools moving, and walleye limits common, it’s time to get out there. Bring minnows, nightcrawlers, spoons, and your best plastics, and you’ll be set for a banner day.

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