Lake St. Clair Ice Fishing Report: Perch, Walleyes, and More on This Frosty December Morning

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Lake St. Clair angling guru, comin' at ya from the chilly shores on this crisp December 26th mornin' at 8:37 AM. Ice is lockin' in tight after that cold snap—AccuWeather and The Weather Channel both sayin' it's stayin' frigid, highs barely crackin' the teens, light winds from the north, perfect for buildin' more safe ice near shore. Sunrise was at 8:00 AM, sunset 'round 5:10 PM, givin' ya solid daylight for tip-ups and jiggin'. No real tides on this big puddle, but water levels are low—down to 9 feet in spots where we used to fish 11 last year. Fish are active in the clearin' water: perch bitin' hot off the beach in 4 feet or less, early mornin' and late dusk—lotsa numbers, mostly small 'uns, but sign up for Sportsmen's Direct's big perch cash contest by month's end, 'cause the wars start January 1st. Recent catches? Big pumpkinseed near a pound, monster rock bass, and one guy nabbed a channel cat, nice walleyes, and perch after dark on the ice near Crocker Road access. Gills slow back in the raft area, but smaller perch pilin' up on ridges. Stick to old ice close to shore—new stuff out there's risky, possible open water beyond. Best lures: small jigs with minnows or waxies for perch and gills. Live minnows on tip-ups for walleye and cats. Numbers over size right now, but it's pickin' up as water clears. Hot spots: Crocker Road access for consistent perch action, and that nearshore ridge line off the beach—guys are lined up, pullin' fish. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! 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.