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Lake St. Clair Fishing Report March 30, 2025: Walleye, Perch, and Smallmouth Action Heating Up
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for March 30, 2025.
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today with temps in the mid-40s. Winds are coming from the southwest at about 10-15 mph, so keep that in mind when you're out on the water. Sunrise was at 7:14 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:53 PM.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fishing! The ice fishing season is officially over, and the open water action is really heating up. We've been seeing some fantastic catches of walleye, perch, and smallmouth bass lately.
The walleye bite has been particularly hot, with anglers pulling in some nice-sized fish in the 20-25 inch range. They've been hitting pretty well in the deeper channels and drop-offs. For you perch fanatics, the bite has been on fire in the 8-12 foot range. Folks have been having great luck using small minnows or wax worms on a spreader rig.
Smallmouth bass are starting to move into shallower water as it warms up. They're not quite in full pre-spawn mode yet, but they're definitely getting active. Tubes and drop-shot rigs in green pumpkin or watermelon colors have been producing well.
As for lures, I've been having a lot of success with a 3-inch Gulp Minnow in smelt color on a drop-shot rig for those smallies. For walleye, you can't go wrong with a purple and chartreuse Rapala Husky Jerk. If you're after perch, small minnows or wax worms on a spreader rig are your best bet.
Now, let me give you a couple of hot spots to check out. The Mile Roads area is always a good bet for smallmouth. If you're targeting walleye, check out the deeper water near the shipping channel. For perch, try your luck around Strawberry Island or the Dumping Grounds.
Another spot that's been heating up is the area around the Clinton River spillway. The muskie action there has been picking up, with a few 40-plus inchers reported this week.
Remember, folks, the water's still pretty chilly, so make sure you're bundled up and wearing your life jacket. And don't forget to grab your 2025 fishing license before heading out.
That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today with temps in the mid-40s. Winds are coming from the southwest at about 10-15 mph, so keep that in mind when you're out on the water. Sunrise was at 7:14 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:53 PM.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fishing! The ice fishing season is officially over, and the open water action is really heating up. We've been seeing some fantastic catches of walleye, perch, and smallmouth bass lately.
The walleye bite has been particularly hot, with anglers pulling in some nice-sized fish in the 20-25 inch range. They've been hitting pretty well in the deeper channels and drop-offs. For you perch fanatics, the bite has been on fire in the 8-12 foot range. Folks have been having great luck using small minnows or wax worms on a spreader rig.
Smallmouth bass are starting to move into shallower water as it warms up. They're not quite in full pre-spawn mode yet, but they're definitely getting active. Tubes and drop-shot rigs in green pumpkin or watermelon colors have been producing well.
As for lures, I've been having a lot of success with a 3-inch Gulp Minnow in smelt color on a drop-shot rig for those smallies. For walleye, you can't go wrong with a purple and chartreuse Rapala Husky Jerk. If you're after perch, small minnows or wax worms on a spreader rig are your best bet.
Now, let me give you a couple of hot spots to check out. The Mile Roads area is always a good bet for smallmouth. If you're targeting walleye, check out the deeper water near the shipping channel. For perch, try your luck around Strawberry Island or the Dumping Grounds.
Another spot that's been heating up is the area around the Clinton River spillway. The muskie action there has been picking up, with a few 40-plus inchers reported this week.
Remember, folks, the water's still pretty chilly, so make sure you're bundled up and wearing your life jacket. And don't forget to grab your 2025 fishing license before heading out.
That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!
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Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for March 30, 2025.
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today with temps in the mid-40s. Winds are coming from the southwest at about 10-15 mph, so keep that in mind when you're out on the water. Sunrise was at 7:14 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:53 PM.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fishing! The ice fishing season is officially over, and the open water action is really heating up. We've been seeing some fantastic catches of walleye, perch, and smallmouth bass lately.
The walleye bite has been particularly hot, with anglers pulling in some nice-sized fish in the 20-25 inch range. They've been hitting pretty well in the deeper channels and drop-offs. For you perch fanatics, the bite has been on fire in the 8-12 foot range. Folks have been having great luck using small minnows or wax worms on a spreader rig.
Smallmouth bass are starting to move into shallower water as it warms up. They're not quite in full pre-spawn mode yet, but they're definitely getting active. Tubes and drop-shot rigs in green pumpkin or watermelon colors have been producing well.
As for lures, I've been having a lot of success with a 3-inch Gulp Minnow in smelt color on a drop-shot rig for those smallies. For walleye, you can't go wrong with a purple and chartreuse Rapala Husky Jerk. If you're after perch, small minnows or wax worms on a spreader rig are your best bet.
Now, let me give you a couple of hot spots to check out. The Mile Roads area is always a good bet for smallmouth. If you're targeting walleye, check out the deeper water near the shipping channel. For perch, try your luck around Strawberry Island or the Dumping Grounds.
Another spot that's been heating up is the area around the Clinton River spillway. The muskie action there has been picking up, with a few 40-plus inchers reported this week.
Remember, folks, the water's still pretty chilly, so make sure you're bundled up and wearing your life jacket. And don't forget to grab your 2025 fishing license before heading out.
That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!
First off, let's talk weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today with temps in the mid-40s. Winds are coming from the southwest at about 10-15 mph, so keep that in mind when you're out on the water. Sunrise was at 7:14 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:53 PM.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fishing! The ice fishing season is officially over, and the open water action is really heating up. We've been seeing some fantastic catches of walleye, perch, and smallmouth bass lately.
The walleye bite has been particularly hot, with anglers pulling in some nice-sized fish in the 20-25 inch range. They've been hitting pretty well in the deeper channels and drop-offs. For you perch fanatics, the bite has been on fire in the 8-12 foot range. Folks have been having great luck using small minnows or wax worms on a spreader rig.
Smallmouth bass are starting to move into shallower water as it warms up. They're not quite in full pre-spawn mode yet, but they're definitely getting active. Tubes and drop-shot rigs in green pumpkin or watermelon colors have been producing well.
As for lures, I've been having a lot of success with a 3-inch Gulp Minnow in smelt color on a drop-shot rig for those smallies. For walleye, you can't go wrong with a purple and chartreuse Rapala Husky Jerk. If you're after perch, small minnows or wax worms on a spreader rig are your best bet.
Now, let me give you a couple of hot spots to check out. The Mile Roads area is always a good bet for smallmouth. If you're targeting walleye, check out the deeper water near the shipping channel. For perch, try your luck around Strawberry Island or the Dumping Grounds.
Another spot that's been heating up is the area around the Clinton River spillway. The muskie action there has been picking up, with a few 40-plus inchers reported this week.
Remember, folks, the water's still pretty chilly, so make sure you're bundled up and wearing your life jacket. And don't forget to grab your 2025 fishing license before heading out.
That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!