Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Saturday, August 9th, 2025. First light cracked at 6:18am this morning and sunset’s coming quick at 8:48pm, giving you a solid window for those early and late bites when conditions are prime. The weather’s mild and steady: mid-70s, partly cloudy with a gentle breeze out of the west, just enough chop to give the bass some cover but not enough to blow you off your spot. No real tide to speak of on the lake—just good Michigan flow—so water movement is going to depend on the wind and the occasional boat traffic.

The smallmouth bite’s getting headlines again thanks to the ongoing Bassmaster Elite Series. The pros are reporting you gotta “have all smallmouth over four pounds to compete” these last couple of days, and forty-four anglers boated 20-pound-plus bags on Day 1—that’s piles of 4- and 5-pounders for the taking. Trey McKinney led with 24-11, anchored by a 5-10 brute, while bags over 22 pounds barely made the top ten. The bite has been a little tougher than past years, with the fish showing some real smarts—presentation and cadence are everything. According to the anglers, “How you present the bait to them is the difference between them eating it and bumping it” (from Bassmaster Elite Series coverage and interview with McKinney).

Recent social posts back this up: Logan Parks landed the “biggest bag of smallmouth I’ve ever weighed” at a whopping 25-9, so the big ones are stacked up and chewing if you get the rhythm right.

For baits, finesse and natural is king. The Strike King Bait Selector for this time of year backs up what the pros are doing—go with *dropshot rigs*, *Ned rigs* with goby or shad imitations, and small *swimbaits* in natural colors like green pumpkin, smoke, and silver for the pressures these brown bass are feeling. If you find them schooling up and want to trigger a big bite, throw a jerkbait or a topwater walker in the dim hours. Lawless Lures Recoil Bait got a shout-out for its erratic action, and the bite has been best when anglers snap the rod tip and let it dance.

Don’t forget the unsung heroes: the bowfin and perch have also been active in the shallows and the weedy edges, so if you’re looking for variety, pitch a live minnow or worm into those zones as well. For perch, stick with small jigs tipped with soft plastics or waxworms.

Hotspots you can’t miss right now:
- The Mile Roads in the US waters near St. Clair Shores have been holding solid pods of smallies around scattered rocks and deep grass.
- Anchor Bay’s southern edge near the shipping channel drops is a big-fish magnet, especially as the sun edges higher and fish slide off the flats.

No matter your target, pay attention to cadence—make it look natural, pause when you think you should move, and don’t be afraid to try a few different retrieves to dial them in. The water clarity’s good, so go light on the line and keep your fluorocarbon leaders long.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Friday, August 8th, 2025.

Right now, **Lake St. Clair’s weather** is classic late summer Michigan—sunrise hit around 6:20 a.m. with sunset expected at 8:43 p.m. Winds are light with some patchy early fog on the main basin, but clearing to mostly sunny skies as the day rolls on. Temps will crest near 80°F, and a steady barometer means fish should stay active for most of the day. There’s no tidal effect on St. Clair, but water clarity is variable after recent brisk winds, with some areas holding the classic green stain, helping those bass feel secure.

**Fish activity is above average for August.** The lake is buzzing as the Bassmaster Elite Series kicked off yesterday, with Trey McKinney rocketing to first place on Day 1 after hauling in a monster bag of smallmouth—best fish topping 5 pounds 10 ounces, and forty-four anglers breaking the 20-pound mark, most with five-bass limits according to Bassmaster. Limits today will demand smallmouths over 4 pounds if you’re competing, but fun fishing is hot too. The bite is strongest early morning and late afternoon, typical for the dog days[8].

**Smallmouth bass** are the top story, absolutely crushing finesse presentations. The Shad Shape Worm has been a killer, especially colored green pumpkin or chartreuse, and pros like Brock Mosley won’t put it down. Tube baits (dark green, black, yellow) and drop-shot rigs with soft plastics are also producing. The YUM Mighty Bag, loaded with various soft-plastic baits in natural, dark, and bright hues, has been popular for those dialing in their colors for tough conditions[9][6].

**Walleye** action is steady for August. Anglers trolling crawler harnesses with gold or firetiger blades are picking up fish off the Metropark, especially in 18-22 feet near the channel mouths. Early and mid-morning is best for eyes. **Bluegill and crappie** are turning up in canals near Selfridge and Ford Cove, hitting plain live bait and small jigs.

**Largemouth bass** are feisty in the shore-bound canals and around docks and grassy pockets, gobbling up nearly everything thrown—spinnerbaits, topwater, and soft frogs, regardless of color. Channel catfish and pike are less reported but consistent for those dragging cut bait or flashy spoons just off emerging weed lines.

**Top Lures and Baits:**
- Shad Shape Worm (green pumpkin, chartreuse)
- Tube baits (dark green, black, yellow)
- Drop-shot with soft plastics
- Crawler harnesses (walleye, gold and firetiger blades)
- Spinnerbaits, live minnows, and nightcrawlers for panfish and largemouth

**Hot Spots to try:**
- Middle Channel and North Channel for walleye and big smallmouth
- Grassy Island 16–17 feet, and Big Muskamoot Bay—prime for smallies
- Ford Cove and canals near Selfridge—for bluegill, crappie, and easily accessible largemouth action

Despite a little tougher bite than usual for the tournament crews, Lake St. Clair is living up to its reputation as one of the nation’s best bass fisheries with strong numbers and quality bites for everyday anglers and pros alike. Fish natural and keep your cadence lively—the smallmouth want it looking real.

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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.

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Artificial Lure here with your July 7th Lake St. Clair fishing report, coming from the heart of Michigan’s premier multi-species summer waters. It’s been a scorcher the past few days, but the bite is matching the heat—local anglers are calling this the "Summer Sizzle," and for good reason.

Weather’s been classic July: high sun, mid-80s by afternoon, and southwesterly breezes—just enough chop for a good smallmouth bite. Water clarity remains excellent across most of the lake thanks to a stretch of calm nights. Sunrise was at 5:54 AM, with sunset hitting at 9:16 PM, so you have prime early and late light to work those productive transitions. No significant tidal effect for St. Clair, so the wind and weather patterns matter most.

According to the Daily Fishing Report from Spreaker, the bite is “strong and conditions are lining up for a full slate of productive fishing.” That lines up with what I’m seeing on the water—catch rates are up, and the usual dog days slump is nowhere in sight.

Bass are the headline—especially chunky smallmouth. The Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour just wrapped its St. Clair stop, and every top angler was drop-shotting plastics like the Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flatnose Minnow in watermelon red magic, the Lil’ General, and the Flat Worm in green pumpkin or goby. Pair those with ¼ to ½-ounce tungsten weights depending on wind, and target cabbage patches in 15-19 feet or perch-rich hard spots for the morning flurries.

Anglers in the Canadian waters—newly open for bass season—are reporting even bigger fish, particularly on bare feeding flats where yellow perch school up. If you can get over there, go early and stake your claim. Otherwise, Michigan waters remain stacked with opportunities.

Walleye and perch are making a strong showing. The perch are starting to group in 10-14 feet on sandy edges with scattered weed patches. A Michigan Sportsman Forum post from July 5th details a solid perch session, with anglers filling buckets using small live emerald shiners and perch rigs tipped with chartreuse or pink beads. Walleye are hanging deeper, but trolling harnesses or drifting crawler harnesses along the shipping channel edges and the mile roads is steadying limits for persistent anglers.

Northern pike have entered summer patterns, and reports from local spoonpluggers say they’re taking flashy spoons ripped over weed tops, especially early and late.

For baits, you can’t go wrong with classic drop-shot rigs or Ned rigs for smallmouth. For perch, live shiners or Gulp! minnows on perch rigs are producing. Walleye anglers: stick with purple or gold blades on crawler harnesses.

A couple of hot spots to circle:
- The mile roads near 9 and 10 Mile, right off St. Clair Shores—big smallies and mixed perch action.
- Anchor Bay’s weed edges for perch and pike.
- The shipping channel edges for walleye, especially as the sun gets higher.

Michigan Outdoors Report points out Paradise Jigs as a top local producer—tie one on if you get the chance.

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July 6th, 2025, here’s Artificial Lure reporting from the legendary waters of Lake St. Clair, where the summer bite is on fire and local anglers are seeing no shortage of action. Today, skies were mostly clear with light northwest winds, highs reaching the upper 70s, and humidity sitting just right for a comfortable day on the water. Sunrise greeted us at 5:56 am, sunset coming at 9:17 pm—plenty of daylight for anyone looking to get in that evening bite.

No tides to worry about on Lake St. Clair, so you can focus purely on the wind and water conditions. The slight chop this afternoon made for excellent walleye and perch fishing, particularly along the Mile Roads and the St. Clair Flats. According to the Michigan Sportsman Forum, the perch bite has really picked up since the Fourth, with good numbers caught yesterday and this morning. Anglers are reporting solid catches, many limiting out with fish in the 8 to 12-inch range. Top spots include the 9 Mile and 12 Mile areas, as well as the deep edges off the Grosse Pointe shoreline. Some are also doing well near the Metro Beach weed beds.

For smallmouth, the story continues to be quantity and quality. While the biggest weights this week are being seen over on the St. Lawrence for the pro circuits, local sticks on St. Clair are still boating footballs. Expect to find smallmouth cruising anywhere there’s current or rocky structure—boulders and scattered cabbage patches are prime. Drop shots rigged with natural-colored finesse worms, Ned rigs, and Damiki-style minnows are the go-to presentations for numbers and consistency, especially in 8 to 17 feet. The occasional five-pounder is showing up mixed with the bulk of 2.5 to 4 pounders. Don’t overlook a shallow power bite, though: chatterbaits and spinnerbaits run along weed lines in 4 to 6 feet are pulling fish, especially early and late.

Walleye anglers trolling crawler harnesses and small crankbaits along the shipping channel edges are putting fish in the boat, mostly 15–20 inch eaters. Reports from locals show decent catches off the Belle River Hump and the dumping grounds. For panfish, bluegill and sunfish are tight to the docks and inside marinas—waxworms under a float will keep the kiddos busy while you chase something bigger.

If you’re after northern pike, throw large spinnerbaits and white swimbaits around the deeper weed edges; the Clinton River Cutoff remains a consistent producer. A handful of muskie catches were reported this week by anglers trolling big jointed plugs—classic Lake St. Clair summer fishing.

Best baits right now: for perch, nothing beats a lively shiner or a small piece of crawler on a drop-shot rig. For bass, green pumpkin and goby-colored plastics get bit all day. If you’re tossing hard baits, stick to natural shad or perch patterns.

A couple of hotspots to focus on:
- The Mile Roads, particularly between 9 and 12 Mile, are loaded with perch and smallmouth.
- The St. Clair Flats—especially the channels and points around Harsens Island—hold everything from bass to muskie, with good current and weed growth.

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Lake St. Clair is shaping up for another red-hot weekend on the water. As of June 22nd, 2025, the bite is strong and conditions are lining up for a full slate of productive fishing. Sunrise hit at 5:54 AM and sunset is scheduled for 9:16 PM, setting you up for long hours on the lake. There’s no tidal fluctuation here, but the water clarity varies—finding that perfect off-colored water can make all the difference in your catch rate, especially under today’s projected partly cloudy skies and a mid-morning breeze cooling things off.

Smallmouth bass are still close to shore, with many just finishing the spawn. Reports from Anchor Bay, the mile roads, and Selfridge show anglers landing quality smallies, mostly in 7 to 10 feet of water, but don’t overlook deeper stretches (15 to 17 feet) along the mile roads. Brown and green goby-style lures have been the go-to for bass, but don't ignore finesse baits like flat worms and tube jigs. In fact, a few locals have had banner mornings with Great Lakes Finesse 2.5” Juvy Craws and dropshot rigs.

Walleye are spread throughout the lake. Anglers are trolling crawler harnesses off Metropark in 7 feet, but bigger fish are coming from deeper waters off the east side of the channel, near buoys in 20 to 30 feet. Swimbaits and jigs tipped with live shiners or nightcrawlers continue to produce, and activity is picking up after dusk and at first light. According to Spreaker’s June 20th update, limits are consistent around the mouth of the St. Clair River and the south channel, while others are pulling harnesses and jigging in both the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers for those last-chance walleyes.

Don’t overlook muskellunge if you’re feeling ambitious: The Salt River area in Anchor Bay is giving up musky in 8 feet of water—big baits and patience are the recipe here.

As for hot spots, this week your best bets are:
- Anchor Bay for bass and musky, especially near the Salt River.
- The east side of the shipping channel and off the Metropark point for walleye.
- The mile roads and Selfridge for quality smallmouth action, especially with goby imitations and finesse rigs.

Today’s weather is stable, water temps holding in the low 70s, and the fish are hungry. Whether you’re casting or trolling, focus on areas with good weed growth and slightly stained water for your best shot at a mixed bag. Don’t forget, evening and early morning sessions are pulling the bigger bites.

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Lake St. Clair delivered classic early summer action today, June 21st, with warm temps, light southwest winds, and a sunrise at 5:55 AM, setting up a full day of angling opportunity. The lake was glassy at sunrise but picked up a light chop this afternoon, making for perfect “bass chop” conditions. Sunset tonight is at 9:13 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight left to get after it.

Let’s talk fish activity—smallmouth bass are transitioning off the beds but still tight to structure and vegetation, especially near the shorelines and on the flats in 6-12 feet. On The Water with Smallmouth Heaven reported that the bite was steady in the early morning hours and again toward dusk, with plenty of quality smallmouth landed using topwater lures and finesse rigs. Ned rigs in green pumpkin, tube baits, and swimbaits produced consistent bites, especially when worked slow along the edge of submerged weeds. Anglers dropping Great Lakes Finesse 2.5” Juvy Craws and classic Ned rigs found the bass ready to pounce, especially when the bait mimicked a fleeing crayfish just off bottom.

Walleye anglers had success off the Metropark point in about 7 feet, trolling crawler harnesses with spinners in chartreuse and purple. The nighttime swimbait and drop-shot crew also did well, with a few chunky walleyes reported in the evening hours, especially deeper out toward the channels according to local anglers and the latest DNR updates.

Perch and the odd pike have been showing with regularity, especially in Anchor Bay and around the mouth of the Clinton River. Minnow-tipped jigs and small spinners are still your best bet for perch, while flashy spoons and jerkbaits are enticing plenty of pike.

If you’re looking for true hotspots, focus on:
- Anchor Bay for mixed bag action—bass, perch, and the odd walleye cruising the flats.
- Metropark point, especially for early morning or late evening walleye activity on harnesses and soft plastics.
- The St. Clair channels, where cooler inflows attract bigger bass and keep the predator fish active. Work those transition zones where river water meets lake water for the hottest bite.

As for bait and presentation, finesse is still the name of the game for bass. Topwater lures like walk-the-dog stickbaits and popping frogs are already getting attention at dawn and dusk. For multispecies action, keep crawler harnesses and small crankbaits handy, especially as the water continues to warm and more fish push deeper.

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Saturday, June 21st, 2025. With sunrise at 5:54 a.m. and sunset at 9:14 p.m., we’re looking at a long window to get lines wet. Lake St. Clair isn’t tidal, so you don’t have to worry about incoming or outgoing tides, but pay close attention to wind—today’s light breeze out of the southwest should keep conditions fishable across most of the lake, with water temps right around 70-72 degrees.

Smallmouth bass are the main story again this week. According to the Michigan DNR’s June 11th report, fair numbers of smallies are being caught, with some still on beds and others already pushing deeper as the post-spawn transition continues. The best action is still close to shore, especially in areas with submerged vegetation. Reports from Omnia Fishing highlight Ned rigs in green pumpkin, swim jigs, and lipless crankbaits working well along weed edges and open water. A Ned rig paired with a finesse craw or the Z-Man Finesse TRD is putting up good numbers, especially early in the morning and during overcast periods.

If you’re after walleyes, Captain Experiences notes a solid bite, especially on jigs tipped with shiners or imitation soft plastics. Swimbaits are producing well for walleye, especially in the evenings and at night. The Detroit and St. Clair rivers remain consistent, but plenty of freezer-filling eyes are still being found along the edge of the channels and flats.

For perch, nightcrawlers and minnows under a slip bobber are steady producers, particularly around the Metropark and Strawberry Island. There are also reports of catfish and bowfin in the mix—don’t be surprised if you tie into one of these brutes while perch fishing.

Now, for hot spots—Anchor Bay is a sure bet for both smallmouth and largemouth bass action right now, with fish tight to cover and in transition zones. St. Clair Shores is holding a lot of bass and some bonus pike, perfect if you want variety. For multispecies action, try the mouth of the channels where the St. Clair River dumps into the lake; you’ll find bass, walleye, and the occasional muskie lurking.

Best baits for today:
- Smallmouth: Ned rigs, swim jigs, tube jigs, and finesse craws.
- Walleye: Swimbaits, jigs with shiners, and blade baits.
- Perch: Nightcrawlers, minnows.
- Bonus: Don’t overlook drop shot rigs for deeper post-spawn bass.

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Friday, June 20, 2025.

Sunrise hit the water this morning at 5:53 a.m., with sunset coming up at 9:16 p.m. The weather is lining up perfectly—expect partly cloudy skies, a mild southwest breeze, and air temps in the mid-70s. Water temps are prime, holding steady in the upper 60s to low 70s, keeping the bite active all day long.

The bass bite right now is red hot. According to the latest Michigan DNR reports, smallmouth action remains strong, with fish found both on and just off their beds, especially around Selfridge and the shallow flats nearby. Many anglers are reporting consistent catches of quality smallies, and the occasional largemouth too, especially in the weedy stretches of Anchor Bay.

Walleye anglers are still scoring solid limits with swimbaits, particularly in deeper water off the main channels. Jigging remains effective around the mouth of the St. Clair River and along the drop-offs in front of the casino. The freezer-filling walleye bite that’s been going strong all spring is still rolling, but now’s a great time to target bigger post-spawn fish looking to feed up.

Perch have begun showing up in better numbers, though you’ll have to do a little searching around Metropark and the weed edges near St. Clair Shores. Nightcrawlers on a perch rig or small minnows will do the trick.

For bait selection, finesse is still the name of the game for bass—try a 2.5” Juvy Craw, Ned rigs, or a tube jig in green pumpkin or goby patterns. Walleye are snapping on swimbaits and jigging minnows, with chartreuse and purple hot right now. Perch prefer live minnows, waxworms, or small pieces of nightcrawler.

If you’re looking for hotspots today, put these on your hit list:

- The Channels: The sheltered water spilling from the St. Clair River is a multi-species magnet and a top pick for both bass and walleye.
- Anchor Bay: Still a bass haven, the inside weedlines are holding both largemouth and schools of feeding perch.
- St. Clair Shores: Productive for walleye and perch—great for a family outing.
- Lake St. Clair Metropark: Always a go-to, especially with shoreline access for panfish and plenty of room to spread out.

No tidal shifts here in the freshwater, so focus on low-light periods at sunrise and sunset for peak feeding.

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your June 18th Lake St. Clair fishing report. We’re smack in the heart of the post-spawn bite and the lake is showing off with stellar action up and down the shoreline.

Sunrise was at 5:58 AM and sunset rolls in at 9:03 PM. No true tides here, but yesterday’s breeze left a slight stain along the east shore, though water clarity is bouncing back quick. Temps are pleasant, and the winds are light this morning—perfect conditions for chasing those hungry bass and walleye.

Smallmouth are the top story this week. Reports from both Michigan DNR and Omnia Fishing say anglers are hauling in 2- to 4-pounders, with the occasional hawg mixed in. The best action has been around Anchor Bay and Ford Cove, and don’t overlook Metropark Beach for an easy launch and quick access to hot spots. Most folks are getting it done with green pumpkin Ned rigs, finesse craws, and sneaky swimbaits—shoutout to the Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw, which is landing some real bruisers lately.

Walleye fans are having their moment, too. They’re coming steady on crankbaits and crawler harnesses trolled along the edges of the channels and up near the mouth of the Detroit River. Early mornings have been best, but don’t be afraid to fish into the evening—sunset brings a second wave of feeding activity.

If you’re after perch or a mixed bag, try drifting with nightcrawlers or leeches near the weeds around the Metropark. Catfish and the occasional bowfin are also making appearances in those areas.

Looking for a little adventure? Head to Sturgeon Hole for the shot at a true freshwater giant, or fish the St. Clair River Channels for a grab bag of smallmouth, walleye, and pike. St. Clair Shores remains a solid option for charters and multi-species fun.

Here’s what’s working best this week:
- Green pumpkin Ned rigs and finesse craws for smallmouth
- Underspin swimbaits in bluegill or shad colors
- Crankbaits and jigs with crawlers for walleye
- Nightcrawlers and leeches for perch and panfish

Best advice—find the submerged vegetation edges and fish slow. With water temps hovering in the high 60s to low 70s, bass are cruising both shallow and deeper grass lines.

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