Lake St. Clair, Michigan Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s Lake St. Clair fishing report straight from the water’s edge on this Friday, September 12, 2025. The late summer-to-fall transition is underway, and anglers are noticing subtle shifts in both weather and fish behavior.

Sunrise struck at 7:08 AM and sunset lines up for 7:49 PM tonight, so you’ve got around twelve and a half hours of daylight to work with. The air kicked off cool this morning—mid-50s at launch—but warming toward the low 70s and a light north breeze picking up as the day gets going. Water temps are sliding into the upper 60s. Skies are partly cloudy, and we dodged any serious rain overnight. There’s no tidal action here on Lake St. Clair, just steady, flatwater conditions, perfect for pitching lures in shoreline breaks and over grassy flats.

Fish activity’s holding strong in this seasonal shift. According to Lake St. Clair Michigan Fishing Report Daily, smallmouth bass are still feeding heavily on baitfish along rocky points and deeper edges[1]. Some real hawgs—four to five pounds—were hauled up around Metro Beach earlier this week. Chartreuse and natural-colored crankbaits have been the ticket, but the classic tube jig still hooks most of the bigger bass.

Yellow perch numbers are up in the southern bays, especially Anchor Bay and along the mouth of the Clinton River. Perch are biting best on emerald shiners fished under slip bobbers at 9-12 feet. Reports of limits are coming in from the regulars, with a nice mix of keepers up to 12 inches. For panfish seekers, crappie are starting to stack up in weed breaks off Harley Ensign.

Walleye are spotty as the water cools but remain catchable at dawn and dusk—try trolling small bombers or crawler harnesses near the shipping channel edges. Pike are feisty on large spinners close to marsh shorelines, especially in the afternoons when the sun peeks out.

In terms of numbers, most boats are seeing 10-20 perch per outing, with bass anglers bagging five to ten solid fish on a half-day run. A few trophy muskies were caught trolling big jointed plugs near the north channel earlier this week.

Best lures for smallies: chartreuse deep-diving crankbaits, green pumpkin tube jigs, and white spinnerbaits. Best bait for perch: fresh emerald shiners and fathead minnows. Walleye anglers, stick with gold or perch-pattern Bombers and harnesses.

A couple must-hit hot spots to check out:

- **Metro Beach break wall**: Smallmouth and perch action is steady here, especially in the mornings.

- **Anchor Bay north flats**: Perch and panfish numbers have been very good—anchor up and work the weed edges slow.

- **Mouth of the Clinton River**: Mix of perch, bass, and decent pike. Fish early.

A quick reminder—always check the latest Michigan DNR fishing regulations before you head out, and keep an eye on the Eat Safe Fish Guide for any consumption advisories, especially if you’re fishing tributaries or river mouths. According to the MDCH Eat Safe Fish Guide for Southeast M

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Good morning, Lake St. Clair anglers—this is Artificial Lure bringing you Friday’s fishing report for September 12, 2025, right here on the heart of Michigan’s thumb.

Today the lake kicked off with a sunrise at 6:59 AM and we’re looking at sunset around 7:50 PM. As for weather, it’s shaping up nicely: morning temps are cool in the high 50s, ramping to the mid-70s by late afternoon. Modest northwest winds mean a light chop—ideal for moving bait and working both the flats and deeper structure. Expect steady pressure and clear skies most of the day, which keeps fish holding tight to weed beds and transition zones. According to the Spreaker’s daily Lake St. Clair Fishing Report, late summer conditions are in full swing with water temps hovering in the upper 60s, pushing fish activity into morning and evening peak periods.

Even though Lake St. Clair is not a tidal system, changing winds and barometric pressure do have a strong effect here. Today’s mild northwest breeze will drive baitfish into the southern bays and eastern shoreline, making these areas prime for active feeding.

Bassmaster LIVE’s coverage of the August Bassmaster Elite event indicated the shallows on the northern shore and shipping channel edges saw excellent fishing, so keep an eye on those spots. Hot spots recommended by locals right now include Anchor Bay—always reliable for perch and bass—and the mouth of the Clinton River, where smallies are staging ahead of fall turnover.

Fish activity remains solid for the big three: smallmouth bass, walleye, and yellow perch. According to the Lake St. Clair, Michigan Daily Fishing Report (Sept 10), smallmouth action is hot. Several hawgs over four pounds have been reported recently. Poor weather last week slowed things, but improving conditions have the bite back on. Largemouth numbers are steady near marinas and in willow-lined bays, though the real show remains up on the reefs and off points.

Perch are in great supply, especially in the four- to eight-foot depths along the weed edges in Anchor Bay. Limits have been hit in some areas, mostly on minnows and small jigs. Walleye are scattered but catchable trolling nightcrawlers and stickbaits along the deeper outer channel and around the dumping grounds.

Best lures right now according to SI Fishing’s 2025 Bassmaster Elite recap include chartreuse spinnerbaits, ned rigs tipped with natural plastics, and jerkbaits for smallmouth. Largemouth are smashing frogs and black/blue jigs pitched into heavy cover. Perch continue hitting on ice jigs tipped with emerald shiners and wax worms. For walleye, local guides swear by gold blade harnesses and firetiger-colored shallow cranks.

Note: Though the “Do Not Eat” advisory doesn’t list Lake St. Clair for PFOS, always check the 2025 Michigan Eat Safe Fish Guide for updates before keeping fish for the table.

Quick rundown of hot spots for today:

- Anchor Bay Flats: Shallow perch and cruising smallmouth, best early or late.

- Clinton River Mouth: Active

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Artificial Lure here with your September 10, 2025 Lake St. Clair fishing report.

We kicked off this morning with air temps around 58°F and water hovering at 66°F, according to the National Data Buoy Center. Winds are northwest at a gentle 8 knots, meaning calmer waters and easy drifting over your favorite spots. Sunrise was at 7:04 am and you’ll get lines wet until the 7:48 pm sunset, making for a long window to chase that limit.

No tides to sweat over here—just good old Great Lakes steady water. Fish are still transitioning late-summer to early fall, so you’ll find them schooling deeper mid-morning but moving up into the shallow weeds by afternoon, especially with the light chop we’re seeing today.

Let’s talk catches: Reports from Michigan Sportsman say action is fair to steady with nothing huge landed lately, but a lot of fun. Perch bites have picked up around the Puce and Hump area, though folks hitting the GPYC grounds and the Dumping Grounds reported slow success. The middle of the lake is holding some better mixed bags—especially if you’re flexible with your locations and presentations.

Smallmouth bass still reign supreme on St. Clair, with several anglers reporting solid numbers in the 2–3 pound range. According to The Bass Cast, a recent MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League event nearby saw 47 pounds taken over two days, so quality fish are around if you put in the work. Largemouth are also popping off those mid-depth weed edges and canals along the Metropark.

Best lures today are still classics: Chartreuse or white spinnerbaits, Ned rigs with green pumpkin or goby imitations, and medium-diving crankbaits in shad colors. Perch chasers are doing best on perch-rig setups tipped with emerald shiners or bits of nightcrawler. Walleye are showing occasionally off the deeper shipping lanes on bottom bouncers with crawler harnesses.

Looking for hotspots? The Mile Roads (especially near the 9 and 11 Mile markers) have been steady for bass and accidental muskie hook-ups. The Hump and the area just out from the Belle River Hump on the Canadian side are also turning up solid perch and a few bonus walleyes. Don’t sleep on the Metropark weedlines or the flats out from Anchor Bay for those late-summer smallies.

Quick heads-up from the Michigan Outdoor Calendar: Archery deer season and other hunts fire up soon, so expect the lake to stay busy on weekends—plan accordingly.

If you’re planning a trip, stick with natural colors, bring a few extra minnows, and don’t be afraid to move around to locate those active schools. Weather looks stable the rest of the day, just a bit of light cloud cover expected.

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Lake St. Clair anglers, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Sunrise today is rolling in at 7:06 a.m., with the sunset wrapping up at 7:57 p.m.—plenty of daylight for chasing limits.

The weather around the lake this morning is crisp and clear, with air temps sitting just under 58°F at sunrise. The National Data Buoy Center’s Station 45147 shows water temperatures holding steady around 66°F, with a gentle northwest wind at nearly 8 knots and light chop at about 0.7 feet—ideal for both trolling and casting. No tides on Lake St. Clair, but water levels are stable and clarity is healthy for late summer.

Fishing activity is solid for early September. Recent results on the water show mixed bags. According to recent chatter on Michigan Sportsman, anglers targeting perch had a tougher go early in the week in typical haunts like GPYC and the dumping grounds, but those willing to push to Canadian waters and the Hump were picking at a few good ones, especially mid-lake. No reports of a hot-and-heavy perch bite, but there are some slabs out there if you’re willing to hunt.

Bass fishing is where it’s really kicking. Over the weekend, in the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League event out of the Detroit River, Nolan Mandel from Kimball, MI, dropped a two-day haul of 10 bass that weighed 47 pounds and 5 ounces—evidence that big smallies and largemouth are both active and feeding strong right now. Most of the winning fish came on drop shot rigs and tubes, but there are also reports of solid numbers falling for Ned rigs and blade baits.

Popular lures this week:

- Green pumpkin and goby-patterned tubes

- Drop shot with 3"-4" minnow imitations

- Ned rigs with Z-Man TRD

- Gold or silver blade baits

- Perch-patterned crankbaits along rocky edges

For natural bait, lively emerald shiners still top the list for perch. Find some schools right along weed lines or deep humps, particularly on the Canadian side or near the St. Clair Light.

If you’re chasing numbers, don’t neglect the Mile Roads on the U.S. side, especially near 9 Mile and 14 Mile, and the Belle River Hump remains a go-to for both perch and smallies. Take care when crossing the shipping channel—there’s a sharper break and current edge, which always acts like a buffet line for predators.

Watch for signs of life on your electronics—bait clouds are up off the bottom, and the best bite windows are an hour after sunrise and again late afternoon toward dusk.

No big reports of pike or muskie this past week, but these toothy critters are starting to perk up as temperatures continue to slide. Trolling large spinnerbaits or casting big rubber baits along the weeds has produced a few follows, with the best action coming from the Anchor Bay to Harley Ensign stretch.

A reminder: Michigan’s trout fishing season on designated waters wraps at the end of the month, and a slew of early hunting seasons begin September 15th, so expect a little more tr

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, September 7th, 2025.

Sunrise lit the lake at 7:04AM, with sunset tonight at 7:59PM, so you’ve got a generous window today to get on the water and take advantage of prime late-summer fishing. Conditions on the lake as of this morning are ideal for a September outing: the National Data Buoy Center station on Lake St. Clair is reporting northwest winds around 8 knots, with just under a foot of chop and steady air temps holding near 58 degrees. Water temps are ranging about 66 degrees — just cool enough to put the fish on the move, but still comfortable for active foraging. Pressure is rising slightly, hinting at stable weather through the day.

Tidal influence is negligible on inland Lake St. Clair, so your focus should be on wind and weather shifts rather than any tide schedule.

Fishing activity is heating up with cooler evenings pushing the main predator species closer to the shallows. The most consistent bite continues to be smallmouth bass. Recent catches, as reported on the Lake St. Clair Michigan Fishing Report Daily, show smallies in good numbers on the flats and along drop-offs at the mouth of the Thames and near the Mile Roads. Anglers throwing wacky-rigged worms and Ned rigs are quickly finding their limits. Topwater lures — specifically walking baits and poppers — are producing explosive hits, especially in low wind during early morning and late evening. If you prefer a subsurface approach, try a tube jig in crayfish patterns or paddle-tail swimbaits in natural colors. Both have been steady options for big bronzebacks all week.

Largemouth bass are showing up more in the thick weeds south of Anchor Bay. Chatterbaits in chartreuse or watermelon, paired with a trailer, have been drawing strikes, especially when ripped over sparse weedbeds. A few rat-l trap style lipless cranks have also been solid for covering water and triggering aggressive hits.

For panfish, perch schools remain scattered, but you’ll find them closer to shorelines east of Harsens Island. Anglers drifting with live minnows or using small jigging spoons are picking up mixed bags of perch and the occasional slab bluegill.

Walleye action is quieter now as most fish have shifted deeper, but trolling crankbaits along channel edges from the St. Clair Light to the Belle River has picked up a few keepers around dusk.

The best natural bait this week continues to be lively minnows and nightcrawlers for panfish, or leeches if you can find them. For bass, soft plastics prevail, but don’t leave home without a few topwaters ready for that dawn and dusk window.

Hot spots for the day:

- South Mile Roads (9, 10, and 11 Mile) for concentrated bass action on the flats.

- The mouth of the Thames River, especially early, for mixed bags and bigger smallmouth.

- For shore anglers, try Metro Beach Metropark piers or the Harley Ensign DNR launch area where panfish are gathering tight to cover.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Sunday, September 7th, 2025 Lake St. Clair report, straight from the banks and bays.

First light came at 6:59 a.m., and we’ll fish until that sunset slips in at 7:59 this evening. The air kicked off cool at 61 degrees, and the water temp near the NDBC buoy hovered right around 66.6 degrees. Winds were out of the northwest at just under 10 knots, keeping the surface choppy but nothing to keep anglers off the bite. No tide to chase on the Great Lakes—current comes more from wind than lunar pull—so plan on focusing your search by structure and wind direction instead of tides, just like we always do out here.

Reports from local boats in the Metropark and Harley Ensign launches over the weekend point to strong early September numbers for smallmouth bass, with fish staged on the flats and breaking off points. According to a recent Lake St. Clair, Michigan Fishing Report Daily, anglers are seeing steady catches of both smallie and walleye, with bonus perch showing up around Anchor Bay and the Mile Roads.

Best action today centers on those classic late-summer patterns:

- Search for **smallmouth bass** on sand-to-rock transitions and deeper weed lines. Early hours are prime for topwater lures—popper-style baits drew a pile of strikes just off the points near Strawberry Island yesterday. By midmorning, most switched to soft plastics and Ned rigs in green pumpkin and shad imitation, wacky-rigged Senkos, and drop shotting small minnows. According to videos from Major League Fishing, topwaters are still scoring aggressive chases right now.

- **Perch** fishermen have had luck drifting live minnows and perch rigs along Anchor Bay's edges, with some boats bringing in limits when they dial in the right school. Reports say the best size class is running 8 to 10 inches—a solid pan for the table.

- **Walleye** are scattered, but have shown up early morning on crawler harnesses with chartreuse blades dragged along deep breaks near the St. Clair Light.

Most productive baits and lures this week:

- Green pumpkin or watermelon tube baits and Senkos for smallmouth

- Chrome and blue or perch-color crankbaits when searching mid-depths

- Live emerald shiners on slip bobbers for perch

- Crawler harnesses and silver or gold spoons for walleye

Hot spots:

- The **Mile Roads** area, especially from 9 Mile to 12 Mile, continues to put up consistent smallmouth numbers, and with today’s temps, fish should be cruising the outside weed edges.

- **Anchor Bay’s** east side—look for the cabbage patches and perch schools just off Selfridge.

If you’re heading out this afternoon, don’t forget to pack a rain jacket—barometric pressure is steady but falling, hinting at a possible front pushing in later in the day as reported by the NDBC buoy. Expect the bite to pick up as that change moves in.

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Waking up to Saturday, September 6th out here on Lake St. Clair, Michigan, let’s get after it—the wind’s rolling in out of the northwest, clocking 10 mph and building as the morning goes on. Air temps are holding crisp at around 60 degrees, and water’s steady at 66, keeping things just chilly enough to push the bite early and late. Flags are whipping, it’s overcast, and the sun’s slugging its way through those clouds—expect a slow sunrise at 7:06 AM, sunset tonight at 7:57 PM. No tides to worry about, but wind chop is up and you’ll want to watch the waves on open water (National Data Buoy Center).

Fish activity’s been solid in these conditions. Lake St. Clair’s famous for its bass, and that reputation’s holding strong this week. According to the Bassmaster Elite coverage, anglers have been hauling in hefty bags of smallmouth—reports of 4–5 pounders aren’t rare, and the bite’s been consistent from the Mile Roads all the way up into Anchor Bay. Perch are showing up here and there, especially around weeds and deeper edges, and walleye hunters have quietly put together respectable numbers in the channels using jigs early in the day (Bassmaster, Michigan DNR).

Best bets for lures today—slow it down, keep it natural. Locals have been nailing smallmouth on drop shot rigs with green pumpkin or shad-color baits. Ned rigs and tubes are tangled up with quality fish near rock piles and breaklines. If those clouds linger, tie on a chartreuse or silver crankbait; that flash is deadly in low light. For perch, slip bobbers paired with live minnows or small bits of soft plastic have pulled some doubles. Walleye are sniffing around white or firetiger jigs worked close to structure in the river mouths. If the sun pops out and the surface goes slick, buzzbaits can still draw reaction strikes around shallow bay weeds (Michigan DNR, Bassmaster, Mike Iaconelli).

A couple of hot spots worth checking this morning: the South Channel edges east of Harsens Island, where that wind’s pushing bait up against the current seams and the smallmouth are stacked. Further up, Metro Beach breakwalls are your go-to for mixed bags—pike have been chasing jerkbaits, bass are eating tubes and crayfish imitations, and the perch schools aren’t far off if you’re watching your electronics.

Keep this in mind—today’s not a day for pounding wide-open water unless you like bouncing around. Stick to leeward shorelines and structures, keep your bait in that strike zone, and plan on a strong morning bite cooling off as those winds build. Afternoon might get tougher, but if the sun comes out, edges of weedlines up toward Anchor Bay could pop off with largemouth and aggressive smallies.

Been hearing from locals at the ramp: this week saw good numbers overall—multiple boats reporting 20+ bass days, perch bite fair but improving as water temps start to tick down, walleye decent but you’ve got to work for ‘em. If you’re out for size, focus on precision: stealth presentations near hard bottom or trans

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Good morning from Lake St. Clair—this is Artificial Lure with your September 6th, 2025 local fishing report coming to you from the heart of Michigan’s legendary bass waters.

We kicked off the day with a **sunrise at 6:58 a.m.** and we’ll see the sun set at **7:58 p.m.** The air’s crisp—with temps near 66°F, water holding at 68°F. Winds are up a touch, blowing SW around 12 knots, making for a little bit of chop out on the big lake, but nothing you shouldn’t handle if you’re set up right. Wave height’s sitting at a manageable one foot per the National Data Buoy Center, so mid-sized boats and kayaks are all in play.

No real "tides" here in the Great Lakes, but keep an eye on wind-driven water movements; southwest winds stacked up water along the Metro Beach shoreline this morning, so look for active bait and feeding fish working those edges.

Fish activity is solid—early September means prespawn **smallmouth bass** are staging up and smashing bait. Local anglers have been putting up numbers on fat bass up to 5 pounds, especially working deeper breaks and rocky humps off Grosse Pointe and the Mile Roads. This past week also saw solid reports for **walleye**, with most success coming early and late; crankbaits like Bandits put plenty of eyes in the box according to area bait shops and Michigan DNR updates. **Yellow perch** have been a bit finicky, but if you get into a pod, drop-shot rigs with minnows or hellgrammites have filled buckets near the channels.

Hot baits for today:

- **Crankbaits** (chrome/blue and perch patterns) have been excellent for both bass and walleye.

- **Tube jigs** and **drop-shot rigs** (especially with green pumpkin or goby-colored soft plastics) are turning numbers on smallmouth.

- For perch, keep it classic—**live emerald shiners** or **hellgrammites**. Larry Smith Outdoors even recommends hellgrammites as a secret weapon.

- If you’re chasing big largemouth in the weedy bays, buzzbaits and spinnerbaits have been producing, especially worked underneath docks or pads before mid-morning.

There’s been a steady mix of catches:

- Most boats targeting bass are hitting **limits of smallmouth**, with some largemouth showing up in the canal mouths and marinas.

- **Perch** catches are scattered but improving in the Metro Beach and Harley Ensign areas.

- A handful of **northern pike** and **bonus muskies** were brought in from Anchor Bay—try a big swimbait or jerkbait if you’re musky hunting.

For the best shot at action, check out these **hot spots**:

- **Mile Roads (9 to 12 Mile marks)**: Submerged rock and sand are prime for smallies and perch.

- **Metro Beach/Black Creek area**: Good mixing basin for baitfish, perfect for multi-species action.

- **St. Clair River mouth**: Awesome for walleye and big pike when the current’s running.

Local tip—beat the crowds by launching before 7 a.m., and don’t sleep on midday slow drags along drop-offs for churned-up bass after boat traffic dies down.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Friday, September 5th fishing report for the Lake St. Clair region, Michigan—where the bite’s been lively and the sun’s rising on what looks to be another banner day for anglers.

Let’s start with the weather: It’s a classic early September morning in southeast Michigan. Skies are partly cloudy, with light winds out of the southwest, making for ideal boat conditions. Expect a high around 76°F today with minimal humidity. Sunrise hit at 7:03 AM and sunset will wrap up the day at 7:59 PM, giving anglers a prime window, especially for that golden hour bite. Lake St. Clair isn’t tidal, so current patterns are mostly driven by wind, not lunar cycles.

Fish activity has been solid all week, and today should be no exception. According to Bass Fishing Daily, smallmouth and largemouth bass have been especially active in the mornings and late afternoons. Anglers are reporting consistent bottom action with smallmouth staging deeper, around 12–16 feet, close to breaks and rocky transitions, while largemouth are hugging the weed edges in slightly shallower water.

Recent catches logged on Fishbrain show that largemouth bass are dominating the numbers, with over 39,000 reported in the region this year, alongside 7,500+ smallmouth and notable Northern pike and rock bass showing up in the mix. Bluegill are ever-reliable along the Stony Creek and Anchor Bay shallows—always a good fallback for light-tackle anglers or those fishing with kids.

Best baits this week have been finesse-focused. The Ned rig, especially with a Yamamoto Ned Senko in green pumpkin, is producing on those pressured smallmouth around the Mile Roads and the Canadian side mid-lake humps. Mix in a black marabou jig—ideally tipped with a small Shad Shape Worm—for clear-water days and you’ll keep rods bent, even if some fish are running just below tournament weight. For largemouth in the thick stuff, Big Bite Baits’ Scentsation Cliffhanger Worm, Texas-rigged, gets results in the marina cuts and weed beds. Frogging in the evenings using Boom Boom Frogs can trigger explosive topwater blows near Anchor Bay and the Clinton River mouth.

Live bait anglers are having luck with jumbo leeches and nightcrawlers under slip bobbers, especially for bluegill and perch, while fathead minnows fished just off bottom are tempting bonus walleye in the shallower channels.

If you’re chasing trophies, Clinton River spillway and the Metro Beach area are hot spots—both seeing regular five-pound bass and the occasional pike over thirty inches. The Mile Roads, especially 9 and 13 Mile, continue as go-to points for consistent multi-species catches. For morning action, try the Canadian shoreline humps if you’ve got proper permits, or Anchor Bay for aggressive topwater bites before boat traffic picks up.

Local tournaments are ramping up; National Bass Federation District 10 and B.A.S.S. Elite Series anglers have been scouting St. Clair intensely. Dustin Taylor, a rising star in the Ri

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Artificial Lure here, coming to you live with your September 5 Lake St. Clair fishing report—just as the sun crests the eastern horizon at 7:03 AM. You’ll see it dip behind the trees tonight at 7:56 PM. With water temps in the low 70s and crisp 50-degree morning air, we’re in prime early fall transition mode. No tides to speak of—St. Clair is a lake through and through.

A patchy morning fog is burning off quick, and the barometer’s steady—ideal for a full day on the water. Expect a high near 73, winds light out of the NW at 6-9 mph, perfect for chasing smallmouth along open flats or largemouth tucked in the weeds. Afternoon could throw some clouds your way, but no sign of major storms.

Fishing activity’s heating up ahead of the weekend tournaments, and pressure’s been consistent since those B.A.S.S. Elite pros rolled through yesterday. Local anglers and pro circuit chasers were pulling in impressive numbers, especially smallmouth. The bite’s been best from 6 AM through midday and again in the last couple hours before sunset—classic St. Clair action.

Catches this week? Let’s break it down:

- Smallmouth bass: The star of the show. Anglers logged 7,500+ catches this season, with many reporting 2-3 lb footballs, and a few topping 5 lbs. Shallow sand flats near Metro Beach and deep breaks by Anchor Bay are loaded right now.

- Largemouth bass: 39,000+ landed this season according to area logs. They’re cruising dock lines and inside weed edges, especially at the mouth of the Clinton River.

- Northern pike: Over 6,600 this season. The east side by Goose Bay and around Strawberry Island’s weed beds is your best bet.

- Bonus drum, perch, and the occasional muskie—plus some big bluegill off the points.

Best baits? It’s finesse season for St. Clair bass:

- Yamamoto Ned Senko in green pumpkin is crushing, especially paired with black marabou jigs tipped with Shad Shape Worms. These combos are hauling up bass everywhere from deep rock to shallow grass, reports from B.A.S.S. Elite coverage confirm.

- Big Bite Baits’ Scentsation Cliffhanger Worm—high scent, soft body, and bass just won’t let go.

- For pike and big largemouth, toss a Hammer Trap or Boom Boom Frog—these noisy baits get strikes in both open water and heavy cover.

- Live shiners and crawfish remain the best bets if you’re fishing for numbers—or if the bass get tight-lipped after a front rolls through.

Don’t sleep on the Slinko Floater, fished Ned-style along rocky transitions, or the tried-and-true 5-inch Senko in watermelon for flipping deeper boat docks.

Hot spots for today:

- Anchor Bay: Smallmouth are feeding on shad schools near drop-offs—work the Ned rigs and small swimbaits low and slow.

- Metro Beach: Early bite for largemouth in shoreline pads and smallmouth on open flats.

- Mouth of Clinton River: Largemouth and pike in the morning—try pitching spinnerbaits in stained water.

Be sure to check Michigan’s latest fishing regulations and keep those live wells clean, since St. Clair’s Lar

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