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Lake St. Clair Fishing Report: Perch, Walleye, and Muskies Dominate the Bite
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for March 23, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's been one heck of a week out on the big lake!
First off, let's talk weather. We've had a bit of a cold snap, with temps hovering around the mid-30s. There's a light breeze coming in from the northwest at about 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:45 PM. No tides to worry about here on our inland lake, but keep an eye on that wind - it can kick up some waves real quick.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fishing! The perch bite has been absolutely on fire lately. Anglers have been pulling in limits of jumbos, especially around the Mile Roads and Anchor Bay. Most folks are having luck with minnows or small jigs tipped with waxworms. If you're looking for a hot spot, try drifting in 8-12 feet of water off the 9 Mile Road area[1][4].
The walleye action is starting to pick up too. We're seeing some nice catches coming in from the deeper water near the shipping channel. Trolling with crawler harnesses or deep-diving crankbaits seems to be the ticket right now. One of my buddies landed a 28-incher just yesterday[4]!
For you bass fanatics out there, the smallmouth are starting to move into shallower water. 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 are producing well. Try working the rocky areas around Strawberry Island for some chunky bronzebacks[1][3].
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 the walleye, you can't go wrong with a purple and chartreuse Rapala Husky Jerk[1][4].
If you're looking for another hot spot, check out the area around the Clinton River spillway. The muskie action there has been heating up, with a few 40-plus inchers reported this week[1][4].
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[1].
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've had a bit of a cold snap, with temps hovering around the mid-30s. There's a light breeze coming in from the northwest at about 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:45 PM. No tides to worry about here on our inland lake, but keep an eye on that wind - it can kick up some waves real quick.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fishing! The perch bite has been absolutely on fire lately. Anglers have been pulling in limits of jumbos, especially around the Mile Roads and Anchor Bay. Most folks are having luck with minnows or small jigs tipped with waxworms. If you're looking for a hot spot, try drifting in 8-12 feet of water off the 9 Mile Road area[1][4].
The walleye action is starting to pick up too. We're seeing some nice catches coming in from the deeper water near the shipping channel. Trolling with crawler harnesses or deep-diving crankbaits seems to be the ticket right now. One of my buddies landed a 28-incher just yesterday[4]!
For you bass fanatics out there, the smallmouth are starting to move into shallower water. 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 are producing well. Try working the rocky areas around Strawberry Island for some chunky bronzebacks[1][3].
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 the walleye, you can't go wrong with a purple and chartreuse Rapala Husky Jerk[1][4].
If you're looking for another hot spot, check out the area around the Clinton River spillway. The muskie action there has been heating up, with a few 40-plus inchers reported this week[1][4].
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[1].
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 23, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's been one heck of a week out on the big lake!
First off, let's talk weather. We've had a bit of a cold snap, with temps hovering around the mid-30s. There's a light breeze coming in from the northwest at about 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:45 PM. No tides to worry about here on our inland lake, but keep an eye on that wind - it can kick up some waves real quick.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fishing! The perch bite has been absolutely on fire lately. Anglers have been pulling in limits of jumbos, especially around the Mile Roads and Anchor Bay. Most folks are having luck with minnows or small jigs tipped with waxworms. If you're looking for a hot spot, try drifting in 8-12 feet of water off the 9 Mile Road area[1][4].
The walleye action is starting to pick up too. We're seeing some nice catches coming in from the deeper water near the shipping channel. Trolling with crawler harnesses or deep-diving crankbaits seems to be the ticket right now. One of my buddies landed a 28-incher just yesterday[4]!
For you bass fanatics out there, the smallmouth are starting to move into shallower water. 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 are producing well. Try working the rocky areas around Strawberry Island for some chunky bronzebacks[1][3].
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 the walleye, you can't go wrong with a purple and chartreuse Rapala Husky Jerk[1][4].
If you're looking for another hot spot, check out the area around the Clinton River spillway. The muskie action there has been heating up, with a few 40-plus inchers reported this week[1][4].
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[1].
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've had a bit of a cold snap, with temps hovering around the mid-30s. There's a light breeze coming in from the northwest at about 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:45 PM. No tides to worry about here on our inland lake, but keep an eye on that wind - it can kick up some waves real quick.
Now, onto the good stuff - the fishing! The perch bite has been absolutely on fire lately. Anglers have been pulling in limits of jumbos, especially around the Mile Roads and Anchor Bay. Most folks are having luck with minnows or small jigs tipped with waxworms. If you're looking for a hot spot, try drifting in 8-12 feet of water off the 9 Mile Road area[1][4].
The walleye action is starting to pick up too. We're seeing some nice catches coming in from the deeper water near the shipping channel. Trolling with crawler harnesses or deep-diving crankbaits seems to be the ticket right now. One of my buddies landed a 28-incher just yesterday[4]!
For you bass fanatics out there, the smallmouth are starting to move into shallower water. 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 are producing well. Try working the rocky areas around Strawberry Island for some chunky bronzebacks[1][3].
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 the walleye, you can't go wrong with a purple and chartreuse Rapala Husky Jerk[1][4].
If you're looking for another hot spot, check out the area around the Clinton River spillway. The muskie action there has been heating up, with a few 40-plus inchers reported this week[1][4].
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[1].
That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!