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Fishing Report Lake Erie Detroit River December 19 2024 Partly Cloudy Winds Walleye Smallmouth Bass Perch
For December 19th, 2024, here’s your local fishing report for Lake Erie and the Detroit River:
Today, you can expect partly cloudy skies with a high of around 45°F and a low of 35°F. Winds will be moderate, coming from the northwest at about 10 mph. Tides in the Detroit River are relatively stable, with a low tide at 9:30 AM and a high tide at 3:30 PM. Sunrise is at 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at 4:45 PM, giving you a good window for both morning and afternoon fishing.
Fish activity has been moderate, especially for walleye, smallmouth bass, and perch. Yesterday, anglers reported catching quality walleyes, particularly in the deeper waters of Lake Erie, with many fish in the 18-22 inch range. Smallmouth bass were active in the rocky areas of the Detroit River, with some catches reaching up to 4 pounds. Perch fishing was excellent, with many limits being filled in the shallower waters near the shoreline.
For walleyes, the area around the Fermi Power Plant is a hot spot due to the structure and currents. For smallmouth bass, the rocky shores and islands in the Detroit River are ideal. For perch, try the areas around the Metro Park Marina or the mouth of the Huron River.
In terms of lures and bait, walleyes are biting well on jigs and crankbaits, especially those that mimic baitfish. Smallmouth bass are responding to soft plastics and spinnerbaits in the rocky areas. Perch are hitting live minnows and small jigs.
Be cautious, as a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM today due to northwest winds of 15 to 20 knots and waves of 2 to 5 feet in the nearshore waters of Lake Erie.
Overall, it should be a good day for fishing on Lake Erie and the Detroit River, so make sure to bundle up and take advantage of the moderate fish activity.
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