Lake St. Clair, Michigan Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here coming at you from the marshy edges and weed beds of Lake St. Clair, Michigan, with your Tuesday fishing report for November 18, 2025.

Conditions saw a brisk southwest wind sweeping low gray clouds off the water—typical late fall action for our corner of the state. According to Quiet Please Daily, overnight temps dropped into the upper 30s before climbing toward the low 40s by sunrise. Sunrise hit at 7:27 a.m. and we’ll see sunset at 5:09 p.m., so plan your sessions tight between those hours. With shorter days, get on your spot early or settle in for the late afternoon bite.

Lake St. Clair doesn’t experience ocean tides, but water levels are up a touch after last weekend’s rain. The steady pressure has triggered fish to set up along transitions—from deeper sand flats to green cabbage beds.

Fish activity this morning has been good, with water clarity at about 3 feet in most areas outside the main shipping channel. Best action is picking up mid-morning. The smallmouth bite is leading the charge: local anglers have logged solid catches with easy limits, especially on the breaks near Metro Beach and the mouth of the Clinton River. Out deeper, classic late-fall patterns produced several smallies in the 3–4 lb range.

Muskie are still cruising. Just yesterday, a local crew casting from a drift boat boated 7 muskie in one trip out near Anchor Bay with the biggest pushing 46 inches. Most hits came on mid-sized rubber paddle baits and big jerkbaits in perch and shad patterns. The muskie action is slowing as the water cools, but don’t pack it in yet: focus on trolling along weed edges between 10–15 feet with fire tiger crankbaits or big Bull Dawgs, especially in midafternoon when the sun pokes through the clouds.

Walleye and perch have remained reliable, especially for those vertical jigging blade baits around the main shipping channel and the edge of Strawberry Island. Anglers have landed keeper walleyes with metallic chartreuse blade baits and chrome jigs tipped with emerald shiners. The perch bite isn’t as heavy as October, but the larger fish are still in the mix along the drop-offs near the South Channel.

For baits, natural presentations are hot: live emerald shiners for perch and walleye, while the bass and muskie continue responding best to artificial lures that mimic the forage—think tubes in goby patterns, smaller jerkbaits in ghost minnow, and 3.5” swimbaits for the smallmouth. Major League Fishing pro Jonathon VanDam recommends a jerkbait as his go-to for smallmouths, especially with the clear water we’re seeing. Natural colors on bright days, with something flashy on the overcast.

If you’re hunting for the hottest holes, two spots stand out this week:

- **Metro Beach breaklines**—excellent for smallmouth bass with tubes and jerkbaits

- **Anchor Bay—north weed edge drift** for muskie, especially with paddle tails and big soft plastics

Another solid bet is the mouth of the Clinton River right at dawn or late after

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Lake St. Clair is showing her late November stripes—if you’re reading this before heading out, layer up and keep an eye skyward, ‘cause we’re in for a classic, cold Michigan fall day. Weathering the chop is the name of the game; detroit-fishing-report and majorleaguefishing.com both note brisk northwest winds this morning, keeping afternoon water temps in the high 40s to low 50s. Skies are overcast and there’s a biting breeze, so dress for warmth and spray.

Sunrise hit at 7:23 a.m. today, and we’re looking at sunset around 5:11 p.m. That gives us a tight bite window, with peak fish activity running from late morning through early afternoon, based on recent catches and the current solunar tables. There’s no tidal swing here, but wind-driven current, especially on the Michigan side near Harsens Island and the mouth of the Thames, plays a huge part, so target sheltered cuts and channel edges where bait stacks up.

In terms of what’s being caught, it’s been a solid week for late fall fishing. The muskie are on the chew, especially with the water turning cold and clear—angler reports on YouTube have folks boating up to seven fish per outing, mostly casting big rubber baits and trolling oversized crankbaits off the dumpings and along the Ontario weed edges. Smallmouth action remains steady, too, with those post-front bronzebacks biting in 8-15 feet. Instagram reels from last week show Bassmaster Open contenders hauling bags over 22 pounds, so the quality is still out there. Don’t sleep on walleye either; the Detroit River mouth and deeper mid-lake holes have put out nice eaters for those snap-jigging blade baits and running live bait rigs.

For best results today, I’d go heavy on the hardware and live offerings:

- Lipless crankbaits in red or craw colors—Strike King Red Eye Shad is a top pick, burned right over shallow grass or ripped along stone ledges per advice from Kalamazoo legend Kevin VanDam.

- Suspending jerkbaits in shad patterns for those finicky smallmouth, especially if the water’s gin-clear.

- Big rubber swimbaits (Bulldawgs, Medussas), black or firetiger, for muskie.

- Three-quarter ounce jigging spoons and blades—Hopkins or Heddon Sonar—for walleye. Add a minnow to up your odds.

- Emerald shiners, if you can get ‘em, are money for perch and walleye, while tube jigs and Ned rigs in green pumpkin put bonus bass in the boat.

Hot spots? No secret, but you can’t miss around the Metro Beach weed beds—find the sharp drop from 6 to 12 feet, toss a jerkbait or drag a tube for smallies. Try Goose Bay to the South Channel for muskie, or hit the anchor breaks off 9 Mile for mixed bags. Up near Harsens Island, those current seams draw everything from slab perch to bonus pike.

Boat traffic’s light, but do mind the weather—it’s hunting season, deer camps are full, and that means less pressure on the water. According to the City of Algonac, Pickerel Capital of the World, the locals are still getting out before the ramps ice up, and the steadiest bite

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Artificial Lure here, coming to you with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Monday, November 17, 2025.

We’re starting the day under classic November skies—temperatures hovering near 47 degrees, brisk east winds around 15 knots, and some low chop with 2-foot waves, according to the latest NOAA buoy data. Water temp’s sitting right near 53 degrees, making for chilly hands and active fish if you can dial in your presentation. The barometer is steady, but there’s a slight fall, which could get some fish moving even more. Sunrise kicked off at 7:20 AM and sunset will slide in early at 5:11 PM, so make those daylight hours count—mid-morning through early afternoon has been best for action as these waters keep their fall rhythms.

On the fish front, the smallmouth bite on Lake St. Clair has stayed rock-solid. According to the Lake St. Clair Fishing Report from Spreaker and recent guide feedback, we’re seeing solid schools of smallies around the Mile Roads and Anchor Bay, especially where rocky transitions drop off to deeper water. Most fish have been 2–4 pounds, with a few chunky 5s hitting the scales in the past couple days, especially for anglers staying persistent through the weather swings. The perch scene is heating up, too, with good numbers being caught off the Metropark and up toward Selfridge—fish in the 8–12 inch class are stacking in 15–18 feet if you can find isolated grass clumps.

Walleye action remains a bit spottier but promising, especially for those vertical jigging the Detroit River mouth and the main channel edges. Reports suggest some limits caught in the pre-dawn hours and into mid-morning. If you’re targeting walleyes, gold and purple jigs tipped with minnows are classic; swapping plastics or blade baits in white and silver has also fooled keepers.

As for baits and lures, the late-fall smallmouth continue to hammer moving baits. The new for 2025 Berkley Choppo has been a hot ticket for covering water, especially near windblown points and open boulder flats—Major League Fishing recently highlighted its year-round effectiveness. Don’t overlook tight-wobble crankbaits like the Berkley Frittside or Rapala DT-10 in crayfish or perch patterns; with temps this low, the more subtle action really shines. Classic tube jigs in green pumpkin and copper, as well as Ned rigs on light heads, are still producing bites when the fish get tentative. For perch, small emerald shiners or waxies on drop-shot rigs are pulling steady numbers.

If you’re out hunting hot spots, try the stretch from 9 Mile to 12 Mile along the U.S. side for smallmouth, and the Clinton River Cutoff for perch. Also, the Ontario side near Belle River Hump remains a sleeper for multi-species action, especially with recent wind pushing baitfish onto those contours.

Fishing pressure is light this week—deer hunters are in the woods, so boat traffic’s down and the fish are seeing fewer lures. That means your odds of connecting with something special are up if you can handle

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair Michigan fishing report for Monday, November 17th, 2025, coming at you live just after sunrise. Folks, it’s classic late fall action—sunrise hit at 7:27 am with sunset expected at 5:17 pm, so there’s less daylight for chasing that monster bronzeback. Make the most of those daylight hours, especially with the chilly air this morning sitting at 46 degrees and a stiff east wind blowing around 15 knots, as recorded by NOAA buoy 45147. Expect a wind chill in the upper 30s and waves running close to two feet on the main lake. Water’s still holding at about 53 degrees—cool enough to get your hands numb but warm enough to keep the fish in a feeding mood.

Primary bite windows are stacked nicely—minor activity kicking off right now through 9 am, then a strong midday push from about 12:15 to 2:15 pm, and a last light minor flurry tonight 5:30 to 7:30 pm. With this new moon phase, everything from bass to perch to the odd walleye have their feed bags on, so work those natural presentations when the sun hangs low and the wind picks up.

Recent catches have made headlines—just last week, a Harrison Township angler pulled in a 7 lb 4 oz smallmouth, released right at the boat. Major League Fishing crew reports huge numbers as well: the top pair had 46 keeper smallies for more than 70 pounds in a single session, plus some bonus drum and scattershot walleye mixed in. There’s no shortage of fish right now if you put your time in.

On baits and tackle, drop-shotting is king. A 3.5-inch Baby Z-Too or Dream Shot in natural shad or green pumpkin, nose-hooked, is the ticket for covering both deep and shallow structure. Kevin VanDam likes the drop-shot for those ambiguous weedlines near the drop-offs, and for working the rock piles off the main channels.

Tube jigs (think green pumpkin or purple smoke) are taking big fish off the basin and flats, especially slow-rolled along the bottom. Yamamoto Senkos (wacky-rigged), Ned rigs, and finesse worms will also steal bites late in the day as the water finally clears up after last week’s wind.

Spinnerbaits in black or chartreuse are clutch, especially when the wind pushes baitfish into the shallows. Live bait guys are dialing in jumbo perch and bonus walleye on emerald shiners and larval baits rigged simply, fished close to deeper current breaks or the channel drop.

As for the hot spots, Jefferson Beach Marina is still the bank angler’s best friend for both perch and smallmouth, with baitfish stacking up around the rocky points. L’Anse Creuse Bay has turned up the best bags this week—try working weed edges and rocky drops for a real mixed bag and maybe your fish of a lifetime. Campau Bay out further is a perch haven right now and holds bonus walleye after dark when the boat traffic dies down.

Be sure to check those Michigan DNR rules before heading out—nothing spoils a good catch quite like a ticket. Keep an eye for fast-moving weather—cold fronts can come in quick this time of y

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s fishing report for Sunday, November 16, 2025, on and around Lake St. Clair, Michigan.

Sunrise creeped over the horizon at 7:20 a.m. this morning, with sunset set for 5:09 p.m., giving anglers a solid window to hit the water. Winds are light out of the southwest at 7 to 11 knots, with temps hovering around 42°F, and the lake’s water temp reported near 47°F according to NOAA’s recent buoy readouts. The long-range forecast is calling for a mostly cloudy day with minimal chance of rain—classic late fall weather on St. Clair.

Fall patterns are locked in—fish are schooling up, and the bite window is tight but productive. According to Michigan DNR reports from earlier this month, yellow perch numbers have been on the rise, especially on the eastern and southern shores of the lake. Anglers have also been reporting good catches of smallmouth bass, with some muskie hanging in those deeper breaks near the river mouths. Outdoor News notes yellow perch success has improved over the last week, while smallmouth remain consistent for those willing to grind through the colder temps.

The late fall perch bite, especially for “jumbo” size fish, has picked up around the Metropark and Harley Ensign access points—these spots are reliable this time of year. Reports from Captain Experiences charters also put walleye in the mix, with folks finding them along the shipping channel edges and near the mouth of the Detroit River.

For lures, this is the season where simplicity prevails:

- **Perch**: Small minnows or wax worms on perch rigs, either tight-lined or under slip bobbers, are outfishing artificials right now.

- **Smallmouth Bass**: The big players are Ned rigs, blade baits, and spybaits; Duo Realis Spinbait 80 or Strike King Chick Magnet in natural shad or craw colors have been deadly, particularly around mid-depth rock piles and weed edges. Mornings are best for a flat-sided crankbait or a suspending jerkbait worked slow and methodical, with strikes coming off current seams and near isolated structure.

- **Muskie**: Trollers are running big rubber baits and classic bucktails off 8- to 12-foot ledges—not as fast as October, but a few notable fish are still being boated near Anchor Bay.

- **Walleye**: Jigging bright-colored jigs tipped with minnows, or drifting crawler harnesses along the channel, remains the ticket.

Live bait continues to outperform by a nose, but artificial lures are close behind—especially on those days with a decent chop and a little color in the water. On breezy afternoons, spinnerbaits with a black or chartreuse profile are matching up well with the dying shad and young perch in the system, as covered in the Lake St. Clair Michigan Fishing Report podcast.

Hot spots to focus on today:

- **Metro Beach (Lake St. Clair Metropark)**: Classic for late-season perch piles, with bass and the occasional walleye nearby.

- **Belle River Hump**: Steep drop-offs are holding both muskie and smallmouth; plenty of

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Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Saturday, November 16th, 2025. The sun came up just after 7:40 this morning, and we’re looking at a mostly sunny day with highs near 50. The wind’s out of the northwest at about 10 knots, and the water temperature is holding steady in the upper 40s. The tide’s running a bit sluggish this morning, but the current’s still there, especially near the river mouth.

Fishing pressure’s been light, but the action’s been steady. Smallmouth bass are still the main draw, with most of the keepers coming in between 14 and 18 inches. Anglers are reporting limits from the north end of the lake, especially around the flats near Harsens Island and the main channel drop-offs. The Detroit River mouth is still producing some big ones, but you’ll want to watch the waves if you’re running a smaller boat—there’s a bit of chop out there this morning.

Yellow perch are starting to school up, and the bite’s been better this week. Most of the action’s been in 12 to 18 feet of water, with some nice limits coming from the flats near Anchor Bay and the lower river. Walleye are scattered, but a few anglers are picking them up on the deeper edges near the shipping channels.

For lures, a white or chartreuse spinnerbait is still your best bet for smallmouth, especially early in the day. If you’re chasing perch, try a small jig tipped with a minnow or a Berkley Gulp minnow. For walleye, a slow death jig or a crawler harness on the bottom is working.

Hot spots? Harsens Island flats are still solid for smallmouth, and the main channel drop-offs near the river mouth are worth a look. For perch, try the flats off Anchor Bay and the lower river.

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Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, November 15th, 2025, Lake St. Clair fishing report. Sunrise came at 7:19 AM, and sunset’s at 5:15 PM, so make the most of your daylight. It’s a crisp upper-30s to mid-40s kind of morning, with northwest winds ticking up at 8–12 mph. The lake’s got some steady chop and no real tidal influence to worry about, but that wind stirs baitfish near structure and keeps predator fish on the hunt longer under these thick fall clouds.

Fish activity is peaking at first light and right before dusk—so if you’re thinking about hitting the water, time your trip to maximize those windows. Overcast skies today mean bigger bass and muskie are foraging well past sunup. Michigan DNR reports smallmouths are still stacked shallow and on mid-depth flats—8 to 15 feet is the ticket around shrinking weed beds. This week, boats from Belle Hump and the Mile Roads have reported mixed catches of 15 to 30 bass, many 3–5 pounds apiece. That’s classic St. Clair November action. Largemouths are also roaming a tad deeper than the last month, making a play for the final feed before things freeze up.

Now, for the muskie maniacs—the late fall bite is heating up. Trollers working big rubber Bulldawgs and Bondy Baits along the South Channel and Anchor Bay edges are reporting several muskies in the 40-inch club, with two confirmed over 50 inches just this past five days according to Michigan Fishing Nation TV. Target the breaks and deep weedlines, especially under these thick clouds; big crankbaits in perch and firetiger are drawing major strikes.

Walleye anglers are doing damage around the Detroit River mouth and near Metro Beach. Chat from dock crews and recent TV segments suggest fresh stringers are coming in from 3/8-ounce jigs tipped with minnows or paddletail plastics—especially where fast current meets cover along spillways and points. Chrome and chartreuse crankbaits are filling coolers by noon. Don’t overlook the perch bite: they’re bunched up tight to deeper weeds, 16–22 feet, and best found around Grassy Island or just inside Anchor Bay. Waxworms or live emerald shiners on a drop-shot are fooling plenty.

Best performing baits right now?

- For smallmouth: Goby-pattern Ned rigs, blade baits, tube jigs, and shad-colored jerkbaits like the Megabass Vision 110 or Lucky Craft Pointer. Local pros, including Kevin VanDam, vouch for jerkbaits in clear November water and fast blade presentations on windier days.

- For muskies: Large Bondy Baits, Bulldawgs, and rubber paddletails in perch or firetiger. Troll or cast along main lake breaks and river channels for a shot at a trophy.

- For walleye: Chartreuse or orange jigs tipped with minnows, deep-diving crankbaits, and split-shot rigs near dropoffs.

- For perch: Live emerald shiners, waxworms on small jigs, and drop-shot rigs around weed beds.

Two hot spots for instant action today:

- The Mile Roads stretch, especially near the 9 and 12 Mile launches—bass are schooling

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, November 15th report for Lake St. Clair and the surrounding Michigan waters. Sunrise popped at 7:19 AM, giving us a chilly, dim start, while sunset will shut things down around 5:15 PM. We’ve got classic November weather today—temps started in the upper 30s and won’t climb much past the high 40s. Dress in layers and expect a brisk northwest breeze in the 8 to 12 mph range. That wind keeps the lake choppy and pushes baitfish into prime structure, so keep an eye on the drift when setting up on your favorite spot. No need to track tides here—Lake St. Clair’s water moves with the wind, not the moon, so focus on how today’s breeze stacks bait.

The bite has been downright hot for mid-November. Michigan DNR and local forums are reporting some of the best late fall action of the year—especially for smallmouth, muskie, walleye, and perch. Multiple boats saw big smallmouth numbers all week: 15–30 fish bags, with bronzebacks running 3–5 pounds common around the Mile Roads and Belle Hump. Those fish are following bait onto flats, settling in 8 to 15 feet, and weedbeds are shrinking with the cold snap, concentrating the action even further.

Muskie chasers—this is your time. Anchor Bay and the North Channel edges are giving up some real monsters lately. At least two boats landed 50-inchers just in the last five days, while good numbers of solid 40s came trolling or casting near classic breaks and weedlines. Look for activity to peak under this week’s steady cloud cover, which keeps predators roaming shallow longer.

Walleye catches have surged near the Clinton River mouth and Metro Beach area as schools are stacking to feast before winter. Local trollers are picking up limits by noon using deep-diving crankbaits in firetiger and blue-silver. Don’t overlook the perch, either—16- to 22-foot weed edges near Grassy Island and the South Channel are holding schools of keepers, and it’s been a flat-out waxworm party for bucket-fillers.

Best bait and lures this week:

- For smallmouth: Ned rigs, blade baits, and tube jigs in goby or green pumpkin. Jerkbaits like the Rapala Shadow Rap and Megabass Vision 110 in natural shades have been deadly, especially midday when the light’s right.

- For muskie: Big soft plastics—Bulldawgs, Bondy Baits, and Medussas in natural and firetiger have produced most of the trophies. Mix it up between casting and slow trolling at 12–25 feet.

- For walleye: 3/8-ounce jigs with minnows, and crankbaits or paddle-tail plastics around points and current seams. Orange and chartreuse are money.

- For perch: Drop-shot with emerald shiners or waxworms has been lights out in deeper grass.

If you’re heading out, two hot spots deserve your time. The Mile Roads stretch—especially around 9 Mile and 12 Mile ramps—for consistent smallie action, and Anchor Bay’s weedlines for both muskie and late-fall perch. Metro Beach is a favorite for walleye, especially first thing in the morning, and the

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your November 14th, 2025 fishing report for Lake St. Clair, Michigan and the surrounding waters.

Sunrise hit at 7:19 AM this morning, and sunset is coming up at 5:15 PM—so you’ve got a compact window of daylight, but that means fish activity is peaking right around those hours. We’re looking at chilly fall temperatures out there, starting in the upper 30s and warming just a tad into the high 40s by this afternoon. Bundle up, because that northwest breeze is running 8-12 mph, stirring up some chop on open water and pushing baitfish closer to structure.

No significant tidal influence on St. Clair, but wind direction is the big factor today, with consistent pressure and mild cloud cover. Overcast skies like these keep those predators roaming longer into midmorning.

Here's the latest on what’s biting: According to recent reports from Great Lakes Bass Fishing Forum and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, smallmouth bass are still hot in the shallows. November on Lake St. Clair always delivers for those chunky bronzebacks, with multiple boats reporting catches in the 3- to 5-pound class just this past week. Mixed bags of 15 to 30 bass are not uncommon, especially around Belle Hump and the Mile Roads. Both largemouth and smallmouth have been moving onto slightly deeper flats, 8 to 15 feet, as weedbeds shrink.

The muskie bite is turning on for the diehards—anglers trolling big rubber baits and crankbaits along the Channel edges and in Anchor Bay are reporting a handful of 40-inchers, and at least two boats boated fish over 50 inches in the last five days, especially on darker days like today. Perch and walleye are showing better numbers in the channels and around the dumping grounds off the Detroit River mouth. Recent TV reports, like Michigan Fishing Nation TV’s Walleye Mayhem, showcased ice-out and river-edge walleye jigging with impressive stringers, and those patterns are still solid right now.

Best baits this week: For smallmouth, nothing’s slaying it more than Ned rigs, blade baits, and tubes in goby pattern. Crankbaits like the Lucky Craft Pointer in shad colors and jerkbaits such as the Megabass Vision 110 are top picks—echoing what pros like Kevin VanDam recommend for clear fall waters on Lake St. Clair. For muskie, trolling large Bulldawgs, Bondy Baits, or 8- to 12-inch crankbaits in perch and firetiger have produced multiple trophy fish. Walleye hunters should stick with 3/8-ounce jig heads paired with minnows or paddle-tail plastics, especially in the fast water near the spillways and points.

If you’re planning to launch today, two absolute hotspots:

- The Mile Roads stretch, especially near 9 Mile and 12 Mile ramps, for consistent smallmouth action.

- Anchor Bay’s weedlines and the South Channel edges, both holding muskie and concentration of late-fall perch.

Marinas and boat launches are still open, but always check local restrictions and dress for safety—water temps are

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Lake St. Clair anglers woke to blustery fall conditions on Friday, November 14th. We're seeing classic November weather: chilly air (low to mid 40s this morning), crisp westerly winds around 10–15 mph, and patchy clouds are moving in. According to the National Weather Service, expect a high near 52°F by mid-afternoon and winds picking up a bit, so dress for spray and layers. Sunrise was at 7:20 a.m., with sunset coming early at 5:12 p.m.—make those casts count before dark.

Lake St. Clair’s tide is minimal as ever (we get just inches of change between high and low), so fish patterns are driven by wind, water temp, and light. Recent fronts and colder water have kicked off the late fall bite, especially for *muskies*, *smallmouth bass*, *walleye*, and *yellow perch*. According to Lake St. Clair Fishing Report Today on Spreaker, last week saw an uptick in catches—with both muskies and smallmouth bass numbers heating up, and walleye schools moving into river mouths and outer points.

Locals are reporting some real slabs: multiple muskies in the 40-inch class landed in the Anchor Bay area this week, with plenty of photo-worthy releases and some hefty bass caught on the St. Clair River and north channel edges. Walleye numbers are up, too, with boat anglers pulling in limits near Metro Beach and around the mouth of the Clinton River. Perch are schooling tight to deeper weeds—find ‘em at 16–22 feet.

The best lures lately have been classic fall fare:

- For **smallmouth**: Jerkbaits like the Rapala Shadow Rap and tube jigs in green-pumpkin are money—for a bite that’s fast and furious, especially in sunny stretches. According to Kevin VanDam’s picks for Lake St. Clair, jerkbaits excel in clear water right now, so don’t hesitate[VanDam Picks Three Lures for Easter Weekend].

- For **muskie**: Big rubber baits—Bulldawgs and Medussa have been getting crushed. Troll or cast around breaklines off Strawberry Island.

- For **walleye**: Chartreuse or orange jig tipped with a minnow is getting hammered near the river mouths. Trollers using deep-diving crankbaits in fire-tiger and blue-silver have filled coolers by noon.

- For **perch**: Live emerald shiners or waxworms on a drop-shot or small jig—especially near Grassy Island and deep weed beds.

Hot spots to try:

- **Metro Beach area**: Walleye in the morning, smallmouth cruising points midday.

- **Anchor Bay and the North Channel**: Muskies and perch—watch for baitfish balls on your finder and work 12 to 25 feet deep.

Word from majorleaguefishing.com is that November can mean 10 fish a day—or 50, if you find active water and stay on the move. Target rock piles, submerged weed edges, and breaks; start shallow in the morning, slide deeper as light fades.

Live bait is picking up, but artificial lures are putting up numbers. Stupid tubes, blade baits, and vibrating jigs have turned finicky bass into biters—especially when the wind kicks. Michigan Fishing Nation TV just ran a segment showing big walleyes being jigged

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