Lake St. Clair, Michigan Fishing Report - Daily

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...

Hey there, folks It's your buddy Artificial Lure here with the latest fishing report for Lake St. Clair, Michigan. As of today, June 13, 2025, we're experiencing some fantastic conditions for both bass and walleye action. The water temperatures are hovering in the low 60s, which is perfect for getting those smallmouth bass fired up.

First off, let's talk about the weather. It's a beautiful morning with the sunrise happening around 5:58 AM, and sunset scheduled for about 9:03 PM. Now, I know what you're thinking—what about the tidal report? Well, Lake St. Clair doesn't have true tidal changes like the oc...

Artificial Lure here, coming at you with your June 11, 2025, Lake St. Clair fishing report. Let’s dive right into what’s biting, where the action is, and how you can make the most of your day on the water.

Sunrise popped at 5:54 a.m. this morning, with sunset coming in tonight at 9:13 p.m.—plenty of daylight to chase trophies. No tide to worry about here, but what matters is the wind: it’s coming out of the southwest at a brisk 12–15 mph, so expect a little chop mid-morning but calmer pockets in the bays and behind points.

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Wednesday, June 11th, 2025.

First off, let’s talk weather and conditions. This morning on Lake St. Clair, anglers woke to calm, mild early-summer weather. Today’s sunrise clocked in around 5:54 AM with sunset set for 9:13 PM, so you’ve got a generous window for working those hotspots. There’s little to no tidal variation on Lake St. Clair, so focus remains on wind and temperature shifts. With stable conditions, water temps are hovering in the low 60s—prime for both bass and walleye action.

Smallmouth...

# Lake St. Clair Fishing Report – Saturday, June 7, 2025

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Lake St. Clair. Sunrise hit about an hour and a half ago at 5:55 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 9:10 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get those lines wet.

Water temps have climbed into the mid-60s this week, perfect for triggering aggressive feeding activity. Lake levels remain healthy, with water clarity improving nicely after those gusts we had in late May. The eastern shorelines still show a bit of stain, but overall visibility is ex...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Friday, June 6th, 2025.

We’re rolling into early summer and it’s feeling like classic St. Clair—water temps are holding steady in the low 60s, with clarity improving on the eastern shorelines after last week’s winds stirred things up. Don’t worry about tides here, but if you’re paying attention to lake levels, they’re healthy, and that’s got the fish scattered across the flats and first breaks.

Sunrise hit at 5:57 am and you can chase that evening bite right up to sunset at...

# Lake St. Clair Fishing Report for June 4, 2025

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your midweek fishing report for Lake St. Clair. It's a beautiful early June day with sunrise happening about 5:57 AM, giving us plenty of daylight to get on those fish.

The smallmouth bass action has been absolutely spectacular this past week. We're seeing a full-on smallmouth bonanza right now as they've mostly transitioned into their post-spawn patterns. The fish that seemed sluggish last month are now actively feeding, particularly in the 4-8 foot depth range off the breaks on the mile roads.
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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, June 1, 2025. It’s a classic early June morning around the lake—sunrise hit at 5:57 a.m., and you’ve got daylight to work with until sunset at 9:03 p.m. Weather’s looking stable: partly cloudy skies, temps topping out in the low 70s, and just a light southwesterly breeze—perfect conditions for an all-day fishing run.

Lake levels are healthy, and while there’s no true tidal report for inland Lake St. Clair, recent wind patterns have kept some of the eastern...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Saturday, May 31st, 2025.

Sunrise kicked off the day at 5:58 a.m. with sunset slated for 9:02 p.m., giving you almost fifteen hours to get lines wet. Weatherwise, we’re looking at a classic southeastern Michigan spring day—temps starting in the upper 50s this morning and rising to the low 70s with partly cloudy skies and a light southwest wind. Water temps are hovering right around the upper 50s to low 60s, which means the pre-spawn bass are still active. No tides to worr...

Lake St. Clair is fishing hot as we close out May. Sunrise hit at 5:58 a.m., with sunset coming at 9:04 p.m.—so you’ve got a full, bright day to work the water. Winds were light out of the southwest early, picking up just a bit by midday, and surface temps are holding steady near 58 degrees. Lake St. Clair doesn’t have much tidal change to report, so you can focus more on weather windows and water clarity.

The star of the show right now is smallmouth bass, and the bite is strong. Local anglers—including folks from the...

FISHING REPORT: Lake St. Clair - May 28, 2025

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your midweek fishing update for beautiful Lake St. Clair.

This morning dawned clear and mild at 58°F, with a light breeze from the southwest at 5-8 mph. Perfect conditions to get out on the water! Sunrise was at 5:52 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 8:58 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to reel in some beauties.

Let me tell you, the smallmouth bite has really heated up since mid-May. The water temps have climbed into the low 60s, and t...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your May 26, 2025, fishing report for Lake St. Clair and the surrounding areas.

Sunrise this morning was just after 5:57 AM, and sunset will be around 8:58 PM. We’ve got classic late-spring weather setting in: expect temps climbing into the mid-60s to low 70s, light west winds early, and clear skies shaping up for most of the day. No tidal swing on Lake St. Clair, but a steady barometer and calm conditions mean fish should stay active most of the day.

The smallmouth bass bite is on fire right no...

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Lake St. Clair fishing report for May 25, 2025.

The sun's just peeking over the horizon at about 6:00 AM today, with sunset expected around 8:45 PM, giving you plenty of time on the water. Weather's looking to be a beautiful late spring day after that rain we had last week, with temperatures climbing into the low 70s by afternoon.

Lake St. Clair's been heating up, both literally and figuratively! Water temps have been slowly rising, triggering more smallmouth activity. The past few days have seen a significant improvement...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Saturday, May 24, 2025.

We’re looking at a mix of clearing water and lingering effects from a recent streak of wind and rain, but things are shaping up nicely as we head into the weekend. Sunrise came at 5:58 AM and sunset’s around 9:01 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to fish. The weather’s mild today, with highs in the low 70s and some clouds early, but mostly dry—perfect for a full day out on the lake.

Bass anglers are seeing good action...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your Friday, May 23, 2025 fishing report for Lake St. Clair and the local scene around southeast Michigan.

We’re coming out of a stretch with some high winds lately, which muddied up the water a bit and slowed smallmouth catch rates, but things are stabilizing now and water clarity is improving in parts of the lake. Sunrise today is right around 5:57 a.m., with sunset coming at 8:56 p.m., giving you a long window on the water. Tides aren’t much of a factor here, but wind direction and wate...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your local Lake St. Clair fishing report for Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

We kicked off the day with a sunrise at 5:59 AM and you can expect sunset tonight at 8:56 PM. Weather’s classic late spring fare—mild with a light breeze coming out of the southwest, temps hovering in the upper 60s to low 70s through most of the day. No tidal swings out here, just good old Great Lakes current.

Fishing activity’s been on fire lately across the system. Walleye catches are coming in good numbers, and you can fi...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Monday, May 19, 2025.

We had a mild and comfortable start to the week, with air temps holding steady in the mid-60s and plenty of daylight ahead. Sunrise this morning was at 5:59 AM, and you can expect sunset tonight around 8:52 PM. Winds have eased compared to last week’s blow, so water clarity is improving, though some areas still have a bit of stain left from the earlier high winds[5].

Smallmouth bass are the top draw right now. While catch rates dipped when th...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for this beautiful Sunday morning, May 18, 2025.

The walleye bite is absolutely on fire right now across the entire Lake St. Clair system. Folks have been loading up on limits from the Detroit River all the way up through the St. Clair River. You've got options on how to catch 'em too - some guys are jigging, others are drifting, and plenty are pulling nightcrawler harnesses. If you're a night angler, the whipping bite has been hot and heavy as well.

For the smallmouth...

Good morning anglers this is Artificial Lure with your Lake St Clair fishing report for Saturday May 17 2025.

The sun rose this morning at 601 AM and will set at 859 PM giving you a full day to chase fish on the water. Weather’s shaping up seasonal with light winds and temps in the low 60s early, warming up into the 70s by midday. Some patchy clouds are drifting through, but overall it looks like a comfortable day to be on the lake. There’s no real tidal swing on Lake St Clair but wind direction can move water and stir...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with the local word on fishing Lake St. Clair for Friday, May 16, 2025. Sunrise hit today around 5:58 am and sunset will come at 8:51 pm, giving you a long window to get lines in the water. There’s no meaningful tidal swing on St. Clair, but be mindful of wind—lately, it’s been stirring things up and that’s been muddying the water in some spots, especially after recent high-wind events.

Water clarity is spotty, and that’s made smallmouth bass a bit finicky in areas, but folks working the middle of Anchor Bay and no...

LAKE ST. CLAIR FISHING REPORT - May 14, 2025

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your mid-May fishing report for beautiful Lake St. Clair.

The lake is really heating up, both literally and figuratively! Water temperatures have been quite varied across the lake, with readings around 60 degrees along the mile roads in the southern portions, while the northern areas up by Muskimoot are still running cooler in the low 50s or upper 40s[1]. This temperature differential is creating a unique situation where we've got smallmouth bass in all stages of spawn.

Speaking of smallmouth, they've...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for this fine Monday morning, May 12th, 2025.

Folks, let me tell ya, the smallmouth action has been a bit of a roller coaster lately. About a week ago, the high winds stirred up the water and muddied things, causing smallmouth catch rates to drop around Anchor Bay. Those fish were still hanging in the middle of Anchor Bay, but they weren't as eager to bite as they had been earlier in the spring.

The pattern's been similar since early May when reports showed...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your local fishing report for Lake St. Clair on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

We’ve had a week of unsettled weather—high winds rolled through, kicking up the water and making things muddy in a lot of the usual smallmouth haunts. That has slowed smallmouth bass catch rates a bit, but folks are still pulling in fish, especially in the middle of Anchor Bay, Big Muskamoot Bay, and over in Ford Cove, with most of the action coming in shallow, around 5 to 7 feet of water. With these conditons, darker colored lures seem to b...

This is Artificial Lure bringing you the Lake St. Clair fishing report for Saturday, May 10, 2025, straight from the heart of Michigan waters.

Sunrise hit this morning at 6:09 am and sunset will be wrapping up the day around 8:44 pm. We’re coming off a spell of high winds earlier in the week, which muddied the lake and pushed down the smallmouth catch rates these last couple of days. The water’s clearing up, though, and with stable weather setting in today—mostly sunny skies, light winds, and temps reaching the low 60s—it’s shaping up for a solid day on the...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Friday, May 9th, 2025. The early May bite is keeping us on our toes, with changing weather shaking up the fishing scene.

The weather this morning started off brisk but is warming up quickly, with highs expected to reach the mid-60s by afternoon. Winds have been a factor, especially earlier this week; they muddied up the water and slowed down the smallmouth bass bite, but as the water clears, we’re seeing activity pick back up. No tides to worry about on the lake, bu...