Lake St. Clair, Michigan Fishing Report - Daily

Artificial Lure coming at you from Lake St. Clair, Michigan on Monday, October 27, 2025, just after sunrise. First light broke at 7:54 AM, with sunset expected around 6:37 PM. Winds are breezy out of the northwest at 12-15 mph, and we sat at a chilly 44°F this morning with a high climbing into the low 50s—typical late October pattern, so bundle up and keep fingers nimble.

No tides to worry about this far inland, just wind pushing current hard around points and bars. The lake is stained with a little chop, typical for this time of year and excellent for tri...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Monday, October 27, 2025.

Stepping out on the lake this morning, air temps hovered in the upper 40s, climbing to the low 50s by midday under mostly cloudy skies, with a persistent west-northwest breeze at 12–15 mph. That chop may make things sporty out there but also tends to activate the bite for those willing to bundle up. Sunrise was at 7:54 AM with sunset expected around 6:37 PM; you’ve got a solid day window, but daylight’s burning fast now, so don’t dally.

No tides to speak of...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, October 26, 2025. The lake’s just waking up after sunrise at 7:52 a.m., with sunset coming in at 6:38 p.m. It's a classic late-October morning: brisk, damp, and a bit breezy with a steady north wind running 12–18 knots. There’s patchy cloud cover and a chance of showers later in the day, so grab your rain gear and keep your eyes peeled on those gusts, especially if you’re in a smaller boat.

No tidal swings up here, but local conditions are changing quick with fall’s chi...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, October 26th, 2025 fishing report for Lake St. Clair, Michigan. Anglers waking up to a chilly but calm morning saw sunrise at 7:52 AM, with sunset tonight at 6:37 PM. The weather’s holding steady with cool autumn air, mostly cloudy skies, and temps starting near 45°F, nudging into the mid-50s by mid-afternoon. Light winds out of the northwest mean the lake’s got just a little chop—perfect for vertical jigging and drifting bait.

There’s no tide on Lake St. Clair as it’s a freshwater system, but low pressure and clear overnight s...

Artificial Lure reporting in from Lake St. Clair, Michigan, for Saturday, October 25th, 2025.

It's a brisk fall morning here on the lake, with sunrise just after 7:50 AM and sunset set for just before 6:40 PM. The weather has shifted quickly this week: after an unseasonably warm start to October, overnight temps dipped down, bringing some welcome chill to the water. The wind is out of the north, steady at 12 to 18 knots, with patchy clouds and a chance of showers lingering into the afternoon. Folks, keep an eye on those gusts if you're heading out in a smaller rig.
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Artificial Lure here, coming to you with today’s October 25th, 2025 fishing report for Lake St. Clair and its surrounding waterways.

First off, we got a crisp Michigan morning—temps at dawn hovered near 46°F, with light west winds around 7 mph and skies partly cloudy. Sunrise hit at 7:56 AM and you can expect a pinkish sunset around 6:38 PM. Water temps have continued their seasonal slide, hanging now in the low 60s, which has fired up the bite across the big lake and especially in the Detroit River and southern banks.

According to the Lake St. Clair Daily...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, October 24, 2025, fishing report for Lake St. Clair, Michigan—and folks, autumn’s in full throat on the big lake. Cold fronts have swung through and while the wind has kicked up over the past week, today dawned with a crisp, cool bite and some calmer water, giving anglers a much-needed shot in the arm.

Sunrise is at 7:51 a.m. and sunset rolls in at 6:37 p.m. Plenty of daylight to work both the morning and evening bites. Weather this morning came up 44°F with scattered clouds and a steady west-northwest breeze, but the w...

It’s your local angling expert, Artificial Lure, bringing you the Friday morning Lake St. Clair fishing report for October 24, 2025, and it’s shaping up to be a classic late-October day out on the water.

Sunrise hit at 7:58 AM, with sunset set for 6:42 PM, so you’ve got a good window to work the prime hours. Based on solunar and moon phase data—the moon’s at a 12% waning crescent—fish activity is rated as average, but expect things to pick up around the major feeding windows, especially between 10:29 AM and 12:29 PM and again later in the evening between 10:0...

Artificial Lure here—your boots-on-the-dock local, bringing you the freshest fishing report for Lake St. Clair, Michigan on this chill Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:52am today, and we’re looking at sunset around 6:44pm. The weather started off brisk, mid-40s at dawn with cloudy skies and a stiff breeze out of the north, gusts pushing 20 mph at times. Water temps are holding steady near 55°F. No tide to speak of on the lake—just the wind stirring up those shallow flats and channel edges.

The wind's been making travel sticky, pushing most anglers to the...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:53 AM, with sunset expected at 6:43 PM—plenty of time to get on the water, though the bite should peak late morning and early afternoon given stable barometric pressure and continued autumn cooling. No tidal influence here, but strong northwest winds over the past week have churned up St. Clair, keeping some of the best action closer to protected areas.

Weather-wise, we’re waking up to mid-40s, climbing into the low 50s under partly cloudy skies with moderate winds expected thro...

Good morning, anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

We woke to a classic Michigan fall morning: air temp in the low 40s at sunrise, a bit of mist rolling off the water, with clear skies on tap for most of the day. According to NOAA buoy 45147 offshore, wind is out of the northwest at 12–15 knots and expected to settle down this afternoon, making for choppy but fishable conditions. Water temps are holding steady in the upper 50s, perfect for a strong fall bite. No tide action here, just good ol...

Alright, folks, this is Artificial Lure coming at ya live from the heart of the Great Lakes, bringing you the real lowdown on what’s biting around Lake St. Clair today, Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025.

Let’s talk tides and timing first, because you need to get out there when the bite is hot. Lake St. Clair doesn’t have traditional tides like the ocean, but wind and current matter—and lately, we’ve had steady western and northwestern breezes pushing water around, especially up the Detroit River and through the Anchor Bay channels. That means there’s a bit more cur...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing around Lake St. Clair, Michigan. Today, October 21, 2025, the weather is looking crisp with a pleasant air temperature of about 68.7°F and a water temperature of 60.6°F. The winds are blowing at 19.4 knots from the south, which might make the fishing a bit more challenging but still exciting.

Fish activity has been strong lately, with perch and bass biting well. Smallmouth bass are particularly active, especially in the fall, and can be caught using lures like the Great Lakes Finesse UnderSpin. For perch, try using rubber ba...

Good morning, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for Lake St. Clair fishing reports. Today, October 21, 2025, we're looking at a crisp fall morning with a sunny sky and a gentle breeze. Sunrise is at around 7:30 AM, and sunset is roughly 6:30 PM. Since Lake St. Clair is a shallow lake, tidal influences are minimal, but wind direction can affect water levels.

Recently, the fish activity has been heating up. Perch and bass are biting strong, especially on weed edges and deeper structures. Smallmouth bass are also active, particularly in the fall using Great Lakes-style baits like tube jigs...

Good morning, folks—it’s Artificial Lure here with your October 20th fishing report for Lake St. Clair. Grab your rods and your thermos of coffee, because it’s a chilly start with air temps hovering around 43°F at dawn, only climbing into the mid-50s by afternoon. A light SW breeze at 7 to 10 mph’s rolling across the lake, making for a little chop, but nothing that’ll keep the dedicated off the water. Skies are overcast today, though we might catch a break with partial sun around lunchtime. Sunrise hit at 7:53 AM and sunset will tuck behind the western sho...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Monday, October 20, 2025. We’re kicking off the week with that classic Michigan fall chill, surface temps leveling around 60 degrees, and crisp air at a comfortable 68°F according to the latest NOAA buoy readings. Winds are blowing steady out of the south around 19 knots, so you’ll want a little extra weight on your line or maybe anchor up in one of those sheltered harbors if you’re fishing from shore. Wave height’s mild at 1.6 feet, so boaters should have no trouble working structure or weedbeds just off the drop[NOAA...

Artificial Lure here with today’s Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, October 19, 2025.

We woke up to a classic crisp October morning around the lake, with light northwest winds, chilly temps in the mid-40s, and a passing mist that cleared by sunrise at 7:45 AM. Expect partly cloudy skies and a high near 60. No tide changes here—Lake St. Clair is a non-tidal lake—but fluctuating winds and slight barometric drops should keep the bite steady until sunset at 6:42 PM.

Recent reports point toward a surge in **smallmouth bass** action, especially with that clear fall water...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair local fishing report for Sunday, October 19th, 2025.

We’re waking up to classic Michigan fall conditions—brisk air in the low 40s at dawn with a steady west wind around 12 knots and patchy clouds overhead. NOAA says we’re headed for a high near 56°F today. The sunrise cracked at 7:49 AM and you’ve got until 6:48 PM to get those lines wet. Tidal swings here are negligible, but keep an eye on wind direction for current near channel mouths.

The bite on Lake St. Clair has absolutely come alive ove...

Artificial Lure reporting live for October 18th, 2025, with your Lake St. Clair fishing report. The sun cracked the horizon at 7:44 AM this morning, with sunset coming up at 6:48 PM. Weather is classic mid-October: mid-50s at dawn, peaking around the low 60s by mid-afternoon, with winds out of the south at 10 to 12 knots. Skies are partly cloudy, making for comfortable, brisk casts and a solid chop on the open water. Water temperatures are hanging at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, so bring a light jacket and keep your hands dry between bites—fall on the St. Clair flats will chill you quick, even du...

Artificial Lure here coming at you from the shores of Lake St. Clair, Michigan on this brisk Saturday morning, October 18, 2025. As the sun crests just after 7:42 a.m. and we anticipate sunset around 6:43 p.m., anglers are waking up to near-ideal autumn conditions. Water temps have held around 60 degrees, while the air started off at a cool 57, with a gentle west-southwest breeze barely touching 2 knots according to NOAA—dialed in for smooth boating and shoreline casting. Waves are minimal, less than half a foot, so even kayak and small craft fishers are getting in on the action.

Though th...

Good morning from Lake St. Clair—Artificial Lure here with your October 17th, 2025 fishing report. We’re waking up to a crisp fall morning along the lake. The temperature’s dropped overnight, water temps are sitting near 61 degrees. Today’s weather brings mostly clear skies, a cool start around 44°F climbing toward the mid-50s, with a gentle west-northwest breeze at 8-12 mph. Sunrise hit at 7:46 a.m., and sunset’s drawing down at 6:53 p.m. There’s no true tide, but you’ll notice daytime wind-chop and a slight surface drift by midday.

Lake St. Clair’s cooling water has...

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Friday, October 17, 2025. Conditions this morning are cool and crisp as overnight lows dipped toward the low 40s, with a high today expected in the upper 50s under partly cloudy skies. Winds are light from the southwest, about 8-10 knots, which should keep the main basin pretty fishable and help those drifts along the edges. Sunrise was at 7:45 AM, with sunset tonight at 6:48 PM, so get those early lines in for the best shot at a bite.

We don’t get tidal swings up he...

Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for October 15th, 2025.

We’ve had a chilly snap the last few days, but the action on Lake St. Clair and its surrounding marinas is still hot, especially on the perch and bass bite. According to Reel Therapy Sportfishing, anglers have been landing non-stop yellow perch and bass this week, with some reporting over 70 perch caught per outing, many over 10 inches, plus a bonus walleye turning up for good measure. Musky chasers aren’t being left out either: just last week, an afternoon trolling trip y...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Wednesday, October 15, 2025. We’re up before first light on the lake and here’s what local anglers need to know today.

The weather’s cool at sunrise, with temps hanging around the upper 40s to low 50s. Expect light northwest winds in the morning, picking up a bit by the afternoon, with scattered clouds and stable barometric pressure most of the day. Sunrise hit at 7:39 AM, and sunset is at 6:52 PM—plenty of time to get on a good bite, especially around those low-light periods.

The...

Well, good morning, Lake St. Clair faithful—Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from the water. It’s October 12th, and if you’ve got the itch to wet a line, you picked a fine time to do it. The fall bite is shaping up, and there’s plenty to talk about, so let’s get right into it.

**Weather & Water Conditions**
We’ve been blessed with some classic Michigan autumn weather—cool nights, mild days, and just enough breeze to keep things interesting. The trees are turning, and the water temps are dropping right into the sweet spot...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, October 12th, 2025.

What a beautiful fall morning we've got out here! We're looking at decent conditions today with visibility holding steady. The moon is in a waning gibbous phase at about 73% visibility, which typically means solid fishing action, especially during those major bite windows.

Speaking of bite times, we've got some prime fishing ahead of us. Our major periods are running from 4:08 to 6:08 this morning and again this evening from 4:42 to 6:42. Minor feeding times hit around 12:32 to 2:32 this afternoon and...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing around Lake St. Clair, Michigan. Today, October 11, 2025, we're expecting a beautiful day with an air temperature of about 73°F and water at 68.4°F, according to recent buoy data on Lake St. Clair.

Sunrise is at 7:38 AM, and sunset is around 6:38 PM. The wind is blowing at about 7.8 knots from the south, with waves at 0.7 feet. This weather is perfect for landing some big ones!

Recently, anglers have been catching good numbers of walleye, smallmouth bass, and perch. Crankbaits and jigs are working well fo...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Saturday, October 11th, 2025. As the fall chill sets in, the fishing scene around St. Clair is heating up with shifting patterns and plenty of opportunity for both boat and shore anglers.

The morning brings us brisk air; temps hover in the low 50s, climbing to the high 60s by afternoon under mostly sunny skies with a light northwest breeze—a real bonus for casting and boat control. No tidal action here, but local wind can stack water and affect weedlines. Sunrise was around 7:37AM, with sunset expected at...

Howdy, folks—Artificial Lure here, your Lake St. Clair fishing whisperer, and I’m here to bring you the real deal scoop for Friday, October 10, 2025. If you’re hitting the water today, you’re in for some classic fall fishing, right as we shift from the early morning cool to a crisp, sunlit afternoon. Let’s jump right in.

## Weather and Water Conditions
Today’s a beauty—buoy reports show air temps in the low 70s and water at a comfy 68.4°F. Winds are steady outta the south at about 7.8 knots, and the waves are mellow, just under a foot. B...

Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you live from the shores of Lake St. Clair for your Friday, October 10, 2025, fishing report. If you’re thinking of wetting a line today—you’re in for a treat. The lake’s putting on a show, and I’ve got the scoop on tides, weather, fish activity, and the lures and baits that are slaying right now.

First, let’s talk weather. According to the latest buoy data, we’re sitting pretty with air temps around 73°F and water temps holding at 68.4°F—that’s prime muskellunge and bass territory. Wind...

This is Artificial Lure and here’s today’s Lake St. Clair fishing report for Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.

Sunrise painted the lake at 7:29 a.m. this morning, and sunset will close things out around 7:02 p.m. We’re in full-on autumn mode—expect cool, crisp air, with a steady NW breeze and a high just touching 60 degrees. Lake St. Clair doesn’t have significant tides, but water clarity remains moderate after some recent wind. Surface temps are hanging near 62 degrees.

The bite has been fantastic with water temps falling; smallmouth bass are stacking up on the deep edges...

Good morning folks, Artificial Lure here, bringing you your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for Lake St. Clair and the surrounding waters this Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:32 AM and sunset will be around 7:00 PM, giving us a solid 11.5 hours of daylight to work those fall water patterns. No tidal swings to watch out for—just good old lake action here in Michigan.

Weather’s classic early October: a chilly morning around the low 50s, warming to the mid-60s by afternoon. Skies look mostly clear with a gentle breeze up to 9 mph. Water’s cooling down, and these...

Good morning, Lake St. Clair anglers! Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock report for October 5th, 2025. We’re deep into fall transition now, and St. Clair’s showing why she’s king for Midwest bass, perch, and panfish action.

Skies are mostly cloudy with a crisp breeze out of the northwest. Temps in the high 40s at sunrise, warming to the low 60s by afternoon—classic “hoodie over bibs” weather. Winds are running 8–12 mph, making for some chop in open water, especially out toward the Horseshoe and the Mile Roads. No tidal swings here (remember, St. Clair’s not tidal), but...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing expert. Today, October 5th, is shaping up to be a great day on Lake St. Clair. The fall bite is alive and well, with smallmouth bass and walleye being the main attractions. Recent tournaments have seen anglers like Scott Solomon and Jeff Bostic hauling in impressive catches, with Scott landing a 6.04-pound smallmouth using tubes.

For today, the best fishing times are during the major bite from 10:08 am to 12:08 pm. As of now, the weather is calm, perfect for getting out on the water. Best lures include tubes, drop-shot...

Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Saturday, October 4th, 2025. The fall bite is alive and well around the lake—with the water cooling to 66°F, air temp hovering about 67°F, and steady conditions. Winds out of the SSE at about 12 knots are making for a gentle 1-foot chop—ideal drift weather if you’re going after those big fish. No tides to worry about here, but moonrise is set for just before 6 PM, and best major bite times today fall between 10 AM to noon and again from 10 to midnight. Sunrise is right at 7:31 AM, sunset 7:09 PM.
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Good morning, Lake St. Clair anglers—Artificial Lure reporting in with today’s October 3rd, 2025 fishing update, straight from the big water and its bustling bays.

We kicked off the day with sunrise at 7:29 am, and you can expect the sun to dip below the horizon at 7:09 pm tonight. The NOAA buoy off St. Clair posted mild conditions for early October: winds out of the SSE at about 12 knots, air sitting at 68°F, and surface water hovering right around 67°F. A slight chop with waves barely kissing a foot has kept things manageable, and atmospheric pressure is holding steady...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Friday, October 3, 2025. The morning kicked off crisp and calm, with a sunrise right around 7:28 AM and sunset expected tonight at 7:10 PM. Conditions on the lake are choice: according to NOAA’s Station 45147, we’re sitting at 67 degrees in the air, and the water’s a cool 66.6°F. Winds are out of the southeast at just under 12 knots, making for one-foot waves and comfortable drift fishing. No tidal swing to worry about here—just good ol’ fashioned freshwater action.

Smallmouth bass continue to dominate the scene, both in size and...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you this fine Wednesday, October 1st, with your Lake St. Clair fishing report. Sunrise rolled in at 7:24 AM and sunset’s set for 7:13 PM. It’s a mild autumn morning, temps starting in the low 50s and expected to tick up to the upper 70s by afternoon; skies are mostly clear after last week’s rain, leaving the water table steady and levels nice for wading and boating. Wind’s picking up just a touch out of the west, which can push baitfish into shallows near the Metro Beach and Harsens Island.

If you’re w...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your October 1st fishing report for Lake St. Clair, Michigan.

Today’s sunrise greeted the water at 7:28 AM, and you’ll have light until sunset around 7:14 PM. The weather’s classic early fall—mild temps in the mid-60s, winds light out of the northwest at 7–10 mph, and mostly clear skies. There’s no tidal fluctuation to mention here, but water conditions are prime for steady action throughout the day.

Fish activity is ramping up as we ease past the equinox. Smallmouth bass are shifting into their fall patterns, feeding acti...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Right now, sunrise is about 7:22 AM and sunset rolls in just after 7:20 PM. The weather’s been classic early fall, calm skies, light chop, and the temps starting off near 58, warming into the low 70s by the afternoon. Winds are mild from the southwest—ideal for both boat and kayak anglers. Tides aren't a major factor here, just watch those lake-level changes after rain or stiff winds.

Fish activity is definitely on the upswing with the cooler water putting smallmouth bass into serious feed...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, September 28, 2025.

The fall bite’s in full swing, and Lake St. Clair is showing off with classic early-autumn conditions. This morning, the wind’s coming in gentle out of the west-southwest at about six knots, air temps floating around 70 degrees, with water temps just under 68. Sunrise hit the horizon at 7:22 AM and expect sunset around 7:18 PM. No tidal swings here, of course, but with stable barometer and light chop (wave height under a foot as of the NOAA buoy), it’s real pleasant—perfect for all styles...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, September 27, 2025, Lake St. Clair fishing report. Sunrise hit at 7:20 a.m., and sunset will slide in tonight at 7:23 p.m. We’ve got classic early fall weather in southeast Michigan—temps kicking off in the low 50s this morning, climbing to the mid-60s by late afternoon. Winds are light out of the northwest at about 7 knots, with occasional gusts but mostly glassy conditions. Water clarity is decent and boat traffic is mellow, perfect for anglers looking for fish on the move.

Tide activity isn’t a big play here on St. Clair...

Artificial Lure here, and it’s a picture-perfect morning on Lake St. Clair, Saturday, September 27th, 2025. Anglers woke up to calm northeast winds around 8 knots, air temps hovering near 66 degrees, and water temps just a hair warmer at 68. The sunrise cracked open the sky at 7:18 AM, and you’ll have daylight until sunset at 7:19 PM today. No tidal swings here, but these mild conditions are ideal for a day on both open water and tucked-away marinas, whether you’re running outboard or paddling a yak—just make sure you hit the launch early.

The big talk on the docks th...

Artificial Lure checking in with your Friday, September 26, 2025 Lake St. Clair fishing report. If you’re up early, you caught a beautiful sunrise right around 7:19 AM, with sunset later tonight at 7:27 PM—just about equal light and dark, prime for those twilight bites.

The chill of early fall rolled in overnight—expect temps starting in the upper 40s at dawn, rising to the low 60s midday with a gentle east breeze putting a little ripple on the surface. The overcast sky this morning is keeping fish comfortable and close to those weed edges. There’s no tidal swing to worry...

Artificial Lure here, checking in with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Friday, September 26, 2025.

We’re kicking off with today’s weather on the lake: It’s shaping up as a classic early-fall scene, with morning temps in the upper 50s, peaking in the mid-60s by afternoon. Skies are partly cloudy after sunrise at 7:20 AM, with sunset coming at 7:27 PM. Winds out of the northwest at 6–10 mph mean a bit of chop, but nothing unsafe for bass boats or pontoons. No storms in the immediate forecast, but keep a rain jacket handy as light showers could linger f...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

We were greeted today by classic early-fall Michigan weather—partly cloudy skies, a light west wind at 8-10 mph, and air temps hanging in the low 60s at sunrise. Water temps in the main lake are holding steady in the mid-60s, and you can feel that autumn chill creeping in. Sunrise hit at 7:18 AM this morning, and you’ll have daylight to fish right up to 7:27 PM.

No tides here on Lake St. Clair—that’s Great Lakes living for you—...

Good morning from the shores of Lake St. Clair—Artificial Lure here with your fresh fishing report for Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

We kicked off the morning with a classic early fall transition. Air temps started out cool near 56°F at dawn, but we’re warming quickly into the upper 60s under mostly sunny skies. Winds are out of the northwest at 8 to 12 mph, making for a bit of chop mid-lake, but sheltered bays and the river mouths are glassy early and fishable all day. Sun rose at 7:15 AM and will set right around 7:28 PM, giving us a packed twelve hours...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, September 21, 2025. Sunrise came in at 7:13 AM; sunset’s right around 7:33 PM. We’ve got classic fall conditions today—air at 66°F, water holding steady at 68°F according to the National Data Buoy Center. Winds are from the northeast at 7 to 8 knots and the lake is nice and gentle with waves less than a foot, so just about perfect for any-sized rig out there.

Lake St. Clair doesn’t deal with tides like saltwater spots, but this steady wind’s moving enough water to keep baitfish on the go and t...

Good morning from Lake St. Clair—this is Artificial Lure, bringing you the freshest fishing intel for September 20th, 2025.

We’re waking up to **cool, clear conditions**: overnight air temp held steady near 66°F and water temp’s a prime 68°F, with a gentle northeast breeze at around 8 knots according to the buoy off St. Clair. The pressure’s dropped just a tick, signaling stable weather for much of the day. No tidal swings here, but the wind’s light enough that small-craft anglers aren't fighting waves. **Sunrise was right around 7:12 AM, sunset at 7:32 PM**—plenty of daylight to make hay be...

Good morning folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Saturday, September 20, 2025, fishing report for Lake St. Clair and the surrounding Michigan waters.

Today’s sunrise kicked off about 7:13 AM and you can expect sunset around 7:33 PM. The weather right now is sitting crisp and ideal for fishing, with air temps holding at *66°F* and the water temp a refreshing *68°F*, based on the latest National Data Buoy Center readings from buoy 45147. Winds are coming in out of the northeast at a steady *7 to 8 knots*, nothing too hard for most anglers, and wave action is pretty tame...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair, Michigan fishing report for Friday, September 19, 2025.

Sunrise came at 7:11 AM with sunset expected at 7:36 PM, giving us a great early fall window for chasing action on the water. We’ve had calm northeast winds this morning, steady at around 8 knots, with water temps hovering at a comfortable 68°F. Air temps are sitting in the mid-60s, so it’s hoodie weather out there. Lake conditions are nearly flat with less than a foot of chop—ideal for both boat and kayak anglers, according to live buoy data from the National Data Bu...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your September 19th fishing report for Lake St. Clair and the surrounding Michigan waters.

Here on the lake, sunrise was at 7:12 AM and we’re looking at sunset around 7:38 PM. The air is cool and steady—early morning temps are in the upper 60s, and we’re sitting with 68°F water by the buoys. Wind is currently out of the northeast at about eight knots, keeping the water just a bit choppy, but with waves less than a foot, nothing you can’t handle out there. Atmospheric pressure’s steady around 30.1...

Artificial Lure here, fishing friends—it’s Wednesday, September 17, and if you’re up before sunrise on Lake St. Clair, grab your coffee and gear because today’s a classic late-summer transition on the water.

Sunrise hit at 7:13 AM, and we’ll see a sunset at 7:39 PM. The day rolled in calm with light westerlies—wind speed from the Lake St. Clair buoy clocked at just under 4 knots out of the west, water sitting at a perfect 70.2 degrees, and waves a gentle 0.7 feet, so nearly anyone can launch safely this morning according to the National Data Buoy Center. Pressure’s s...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you from the banks of Lake St. Clair on this breezy September 17th, 2025. If you were out early this morning, sunrise hit at 7:12 AM and you can expect sunset tonight at 7:42 PM—nice long day for prowling the weed beds and break lines. The water’s sitting around 70 degrees by the latest National Data Buoy Center reading out near the middle of the lake, air temps are a balmy 73, and the wind’s gentle out of the west at about 4 knots. The lake’s like glass, with barely a ripple—prime for throwing finesse baits and sight...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair Fishing Report for Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Sunrise kicked off around 7:07 AM, with sunset wrapping things up at 7:44 PM—plenty of daylight for those determined to chase the bite. Conditions today were about as classic mid-September St. Clair as it gets: air temps hovering in the upper 60s, water temp steady at 67 degrees according to the National Data Buoy Center, and barely a puff of wind out of the southwest. Calm waters, glassy in the morning and only a hint of chop by dinner, made for prime boat handling and sharp si...

Artificial Lure here, bringing your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, September 14th, 2025.

It’s a classic September morning in Michigan—temps hovering in the mid-60s at sunrise, with light winds and just a whisper of haze on the water. Sunrise hit at 7:09 AM and tonight’s sunset will be at 7:49 PM, giving us a full day’s window for action. We’re coming off yesterday’s mild, late-summer weather, with the lake showing patchy cloud cover and stable barometer. There’s no tidal movement in Lake St. Clair itself—being a Great Lake system, water levels are stead...

September mornings on Lake St. Clair remind us why we love this water—mild air, glassy coves, and a real taste of late summer action. Sunrise broke this morning at 7:10 a.m., with temps around the mid-60s at dawn and a gentle southwest breeze moving at 6–8 mph. Expect partly cloudy skies most of the day, high topping out near 75, and a gorgeous sunset tonight at 7:47 p.m.

No big tides here, but water levels remain healthy and stable—recent Metroparks updates say that local renovations are complete and boat access is better than ever. Water is clear to lig...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your September 13th Lake St. Clair fishing report. It’s just past 7:20 a.m. and the lake’s alive with crisp late-summer air, smooth water, and a solid bite—perfect conditions to get out there.

Today’s sun peeks over the horizon at 7:06 a.m. and you’ll have daylight until 7:47 p.m. Plenty of time for a double session if you want to get after ‘em. Right now, water temps sit comfortable at 68°F, air temps are matching, and the wind’s out of the ENE at a manageable 2 knots according to bu...

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 in...

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...

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...

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...

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 de...

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 s...

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 th...

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 manag...

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...

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...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the September 3rd, 2025, Lake St. Clair fishing report—your boots-on-the-dock update for the day.

Weather started out muggy and warm, with a sunrise at 6:57 AM and sunset scheduled for 8:09 PM. Barometric pressure’s been steady, and with daytime highs nudging 82, the lake’s surface temps are hovering in the mid-70s—prime for both comfort casting and fish activity. No tidal swing to worry about on the Great Lakes, but winds are clocking out of the west at 8 to 10 knots, kicking up a bit of chop, perfect for moving bait action.

Fish have be...

Artificial Lure here, your local hookup for fishing and angling news around Lake St. Clair, Michigan, with the midday report for Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025.

Lake St. Clair kicked off the day with a solid sunrise at 7:03 a.m., looking to wrap up with a sunset around 8:07 p.m. The weather’s a true late-summer cocktail: partly cloudy skies, humidity that makes the morning bite comfortable, and a steady south wind coming in at 8 to 12 knots—just enough chop to keep the oxygen moving. Air temps are sitting in the mid-70s, creeping toward 80 by late afternoon. There's no tide...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025. Folks, it’s shaping up for a classic late-summer bite out on our favorite Michigan waters.

First, let’s set the scene. This morning sunrise was right around 6:56 AM, with sunset expected tonight near 7:59 PM. Weather on the lake is mild and pleasant, with air temps at 65°F and water just a shade warmer at about 68°F, according to the National Data Buoy Center from Buoy 45147 sitting just off Anchor Bay. Winds are light out of the northwest around 4 knots, and the pressure’s steady a...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, August 31st, 2025.

We kicked off the morning under cool, stable conditions with air temps hovering around 60°F and water temperature at 67.3°F, courtesy of NDBC Station 45147. Winds were gentle out of the WNW at 3.9 knots, and the lake was nearly flat, waves rolling at a mere 0.3 feet, ideal for both bass and multi-species angling. No need to worry about tides; Lake St. Clair stays steady thanks to its connection to the Great Lakes system.

Sunrise hit at 6:55 AM and anglers were already posting their se...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here on Sunday, August 31st, 2025, bringing you your Lake St. Clair fishing report from the heart of Michigan’s big bassin’ country.

We had a good early start today—sunrise rolled in at 6:51 AM, with sunset set for 8:09 PM, giving everyone plenty of daylight to chase the bite. Weather’s holding crisp and steady, with the National Data Buoy Center at Station 45147 recording air temps just over 60°F and water temps right at 67.3°F this morning. Winds are light from the WNW at around 4 knots, wave heights under half a foot—so it’s glassy out the...

Artificial Lure here with your *Lake St. Clair* fishing report for Saturday, August 30th, 2025. Early risers hit the water today just after a sunrise at 6:47 AM, with sunset expected at 8:11 PM. Weather's been cooperative—mostly clear skies, light winds, and mild temps pushing the high 70s—providing classic late August conditions, just before the big holiday rush.

There’s no tide on St. Clair since it’s a freshwater lake, but water levels are steady and clarity remains good after a stretch of calm weather. The south wind midweek helped to mix up temperatures, pushing fish toward their late sum...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure delivering your August 30th, 2025, fishing report for Lake St. Clair and the surrounding Michigan waters.

It’s a cool start this Saturday—the overnight low dipped comfortably into the upper 50s, but by midmorning, the temp is pushing the low 70s. According to the TH Marine weather watch during yesterday’s Bassmaster Elite Series, we’re looking at light winds and partial cloud cover, perfect conditions for firing up that late-summer bite. Sunrise came at 6:51 AM, and the sun will set tonight at 8:10 PM. Lake St. Clair isn’t a tidal water, but...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, August 29, 2025, Lake St. Clair fishing report. It’s a classic late summer Michigan morning—first light came at 6:41 AM and you can expect sunset at 8:12 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to soak a line. No tides to worry about in Lake St. Clair, but local wind and pressure play a big role today. The National Data Buoy Center is showing a steady north wind at around 14 knots, a slight chop with 1.3-foot waves, and water temps holding at a cool 68 degrees, air around 60. Pressure is just beginning to fall, classic pre-front fishing conditions—so exp...

Good morning, anglers, Artificial Lure here coming to you straight from Lake St. Clair with your fishing report for Friday, August 29, 2025.

First light greeted us at 6:47 AM this morning and you can expect the sun to set at 8:16 PM tonight. Weatherwise, conditions out on the lake are promising: air temp a cool 66°, winds are out of the northwest at about 8 knots, and water temperature is holding steady near 68.5°. A slight dip in barometric pressure has the fish feeling a bit more active, and with wave heights around a foot, boaters and shore anglers alike should have comfortable conditions th...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair local fishing report for Thursday, August 28, 2025. Let’s dive right into the lake action, because late August is delivering the kind of fishing days we live for around here.

Weather-wise, today brought mild temps, hovering in the high 70s by afternoon, with partly cloudy skies and a gentle southwest breeze around 8-12 knots, making for perfect drift speed across the popular flats. According to the National Data Buoy Center for Station 45147, lake conditions were stable with surface temp around 71°F, and no major rain events this week. First light hit at...

Lake St. Clair’s Spirit was restless this morning under a starlit Michigan sky as sunrise crept in quietly at 6:50 a.m., with sunset expected at 8:20 p.m. Temperatures are sitting in that perfect late-August pocket—mid-60s at dawn, climbing into the low-80s by afternoon. Winds are light this morning, but expect a bump to 12-15 mph out of the southwest after lunch, which might churn up those classic St. Clair chop lines. Tidal influence is all but absent here, so aside from wind, you’re contending with local weather and that legendary freshwater current.

Fishing has be...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, August 24th, 2025. If you’re working the water this weekend, you woke up to a textbook late-August morning: sunrise came in at 6:42 a.m., setting tonight at about 8:20 p.m. Air temps are riding in the mid-70s by mid-morning, and Metro Detroit’s forecast has us under partly cloudy skies with a steady west breeze—not too hot, not too wild, just enough chop to keep the fish active.

Now, Lake St. Clair isn’t a tidal system, but with that light wind, expect a bit of c...

Good morning from Lake St. Clair—Artificial Lure here, bringing you the freshest fishing report for Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Sunrise today is at 6:45 AM, and anglers can expect sunset around 8:23 PM. We’re kicking off the weekend with classic late-August Michigan weather: low 70s at dawn, warming up to the mid-to-high 80s as the day moves on. Humidity is moderate and skies are clearing after a patch of morning mist—perfect conditions for both boat and bank fishing. Winds out of the southwest at 7 to 10 mph mean a steady drift, but be ready for a slight chop on open water...

Good morning, fellow anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Friday, August 22, 2025.

First light hit at 6:40 AM today and you can expect sunset around 8:25 PM. With temps climbing to the low 80s, light winds out of the southwest, and mostly sunny skies, the lake’s got comfortable chop—just enough ripple to keep fish active in shallower cover. There’s no real “tide” on St. Clair, but mid-morning and late afternoon have been the best windows as the sun starts to move and baitfish push up to the edges and structure.

Bass are the...

It's Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and I'm Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest Lake St. Clair fishing report straight from your local waters.

Weather’s shaping up for solid action—the morning’s partly cloudy with air temps hovering in the mid-60s, climbing to the low 80s by afternoon. Wind is from the southwest at 8–12 mph, so anticipate a moderate chop, especially on the main lake. According to NOAA’s buoy station 45147 off St. Clair Shores, water temp sits nicely in the upper 70s. Sunrise came at 6:44 AM, with sunset expected at 8:23 PM. Anglers: make sure you get your casts in e...

Lake St. Clair locals are waking up to near-perfect conditions this Sunday, August 17, 2025. Sunrise rolled out at 5:54 AM and expect a clear sunset around 8:32 PM, giving us a long window. The weather's on our side: light, variable winds and temps in the mid-70s to upper 70s, and the lake’s sitting about 8 inches above its average level, so there’s plenty of healthy water out there. No meaningful tide in the Great Lakes, so focus remains on wind and weather patterns—today, look for calm to slight chop, ideal for a mix of finesse and active baits according to report...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Saturday, August 16, 2025. Hope your rods are rigged and ready, because this mid-August bite is keeping local anglers busy. Let’s break down the morning’s particulars—weather, conditions, hot baits, species caught, and a couple of can’t-miss spots.

Weather on the lake is prime for fishing today. According to local NOAA buoy data, we’re waking up to mild temps starting off near 68°F, climbing into the low 80s by late afternoon. Winds are light and variable from the southwest at 5-7 mph; the lake’s surface is fl...

Artificial Lure here and it’s a fresh Lake St. Clair fishing report for August 15th, 2025. We’re heading into late summer with classic Michigan weather: a cool morning around 65°F, calm to light SSW winds, and patchy clouds in the forecast. Expect air temps to push into the mid-70s by midday. According to NOAA, sunrise hit at 6:33 AM, with sunset due in at 8:38 PM. There's no significant tidal activity on St. Clair, but wind-driven currents from the southwest could make for active fish near shorelines and river mouths.

The bite’s been strong this week, especially after t...

Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock report for Lake St. Clair, Michigan, Wednesday, August 13th, 2025.

We’re rolling out on a classic mid-August morning. **Sunrise hit at 6:30 AM, sunset will be at 8:34 PM.** The weather is a Michigan mix: expect temps climbing from the upper 60s toward 80 by afternoon, with light northwest winds about 6 to 12 mph, skies partly cloudy, air thick with summer. No tidal swings to worry about on the Great Lakes, but water levels are riding a touch higher after recent rains, so expect slight stain in shallows and fair clarity mid-lake.

Fish activity is...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for August 10, 2025.

We’re waking up to calm conditions out here on St. Clair, with morning temps in the high 60s climbing into the mid 70s by midday. Light winds from the southwest—just a gentle 4 to 8 mph this morning—keeping the ride smooth across the lake. Skies are mainly clear, but expect a little haze to linger till noon. Sunrise hit at 6:22 AM, and sunset rolls in at 8:39 tonight, giving us plenty of daylight to stay on the bite all day.

Lake St. Clair is fam...

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...

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 h...

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 usua...

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 hav...

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...

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...

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...

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 D...

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...

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...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest fishing report for Lake St. Clair, Michigan, as of June 14, 2025. The weather is shaping up nicely for a great day on the water, with sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the mid-70s by afternoon. Sunrise this morning was around 5:37 AM, and we'll enjoy about 15 hours of daylight before sunset at 8:40 PM. The tides here in Lake St. Clair aren't as pronounced as coastal waters, but there is a gentle flow influenced by the inflows and outflows between the St. Clair River and Detroit River, which can...

Howdy, fish fans—this is Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for June 14, 2025.

Morning temps are mild, and the weather’s shaping up to be a classic early summer day—mostly sunny with a light breeze, just enough to put a little ripple on the water. For sunrise, expect it right around 5:50 AM, and sunset to close things out at 9:08 PM. Now, Lake St. Clair isn’t tidal like the coast, but according to local anglers and Michigan DNR, recent wind patterns have stirred things up a bit, especially on the eastern shorelines where wa...