Lake Erie Ice Bite: Walleye & Bass Crushing It This Cold December

# Lake Erie, Detroit Fishing Report – December 2nd, 2025 Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your morning report from Lake Erie around Detroit. We're looking at a cold December day, which means winter bite conditions are holding steady. The water's frigid, but that's working in our favor. Sunrise was around 7:15 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 4:45 this evening, so you've got a tight window to get out there. **Fish Activity & Recent Catches** Walleye and smallmouth bass are absolutely crushing it on the Detroit River and Lake Erie tributaries right now. The cold water has these fish feeding aggressively, and we're seeing solid numbers coming in. Your best bite windows today are early morning—major bite time runs from 6:43 to 8:43 AM—and then again this evening with major times hitting around 6:57 to 8:57 PM. Don't sleep on the minor bite times either; 2:08 to 4:08 PM could produce some solid action. **Lures & Bait** For this time of year, small swimbaits are producing beautifully. Drop-shot rigs with your favorite soft plastics will work wonders, especially along deeper structures. If you're targeting walleye, live shiners are your bread and butter. Spybaits and hair jigs can also trigger strikes from cruising fish in slightly shallower zones. **Hot Spots** Hit up the mouth of the lower Detroit River where it meets Lake Erie—that's prime real estate right now. Also, don't overlook the various creeks and marinas around the area like Conners Creek or any of the established marina channels. These create natural highways for baitfish and predators alike. Bundle up, dress for the cold, and get out there early to maximize your time. Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe for daily updates on conditions. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.