Lake St. Clair Fishing Report: Smallies, Walleye, and Perch Waking Up as Ice Melts

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for March 11, 2025. First off, let's talk weather. It's been a chilly start to spring, with temps hovering around 40°F today. We've got partly cloudy skies and a light breeze from the northwest at about 5-10 mph. Sunrise was at 6:48 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 6:32 PM. Now, onto the fishing! The ice is finally off the lake, and the fish are starting to wake up. We're seeing some decent action, especially with smallmouth bass. They're still a bit sluggish, but they're biting. A few anglers have reported catching 3-4 pounders, with the occasional 5-pounder mixed in. For you walleye enthusiasts, they're starting to move into shallower water. The bite's been best in 8-12 feet of water, particularly around the Mile Roads. Jigs tipped with minnows have been the ticket. Perch fishing has been hit or miss, but when you find a school, it's been worth it. Some nice-sized jumbos have been pulled up near the Clinton River spillway. As for lures, I've had luck with tube jigs in green pumpkin for smallmouth. For walleye, try a purple and chartreuse blade bait. If you're after perch, small jigs tipped with worms or minnows are your best bet. Speaking of bait, emerald shiners and golden shiners have been producing well. If you're after bass, don't forget to throw some soft plastics - Ned rigs and drop shots are always a good choice on St. Clair. For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the area around Selfridge Air National Guard Base for smallmouth. The Anchor Bay area has been producing some nice walleye catches too. Remember, the fish are just starting to get active, so patience is key. Slow down your presentations and don't be afraid to downsize your lures. That's all for now, folks. Get out there and tight lines! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.