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Lake St. Clair Fishing Report: Fall Bite in Full Swing, Walleye, Muskie, and Perch Bonanza
Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for Sunday, October 12th, 2025.
What a beautiful fall morning we've got out here! We're looking at decent conditions today with visibility holding steady. The moon is in a waning gibbous phase at about 73% visibility, which typically means solid fishing action, especially during those major bite windows.
Speaking of bite times, we've got some prime fishing ahead of us. Our major periods are running from 4:08 to 6:08 this morning and again this evening from 4:42 to 6:42. Minor feeding times hit around 12:32 to 2:32 this afternoon and later tonight from 8:53 to 10:53. These solunar periods are when the fish really turn on, so plan your trips accordingly.
Recent reports from the lake have been phenomenal. Walleye fishing has been outstanding as we move deeper into fall, with anglers finding good numbers in their usual haunts. The muskie action has been absolutely incredible, with some real monsters being hooked. And let me tell you about the perch fishing – it's been a bonanza out there. Just yesterday, anglers hit the dumping grounds before sunrise and experienced nonstop action early on, though the bite tapered off as the morning progressed. Even with plenty of smaller fish mixed in, folks are getting their limits and bringing home great meals.
For tackle, you'll want to have a variety in your box. For walleye, stick with your standard harnesses and crankbaits working the drop-offs and channels. Muskie hunters should be throwing big bucktails and jerkbaits – these fall fish are aggressive and looking for a substantial meal. For perch, you can't beat live emerald shiners or small minnows fished on spreaders near bottom structure.
As for hot spots, the dumping grounds continue to produce excellent perch numbers. The deeper channels and transitions along the Canadian side have been holding quality walleye. For you muskie chasers, work the weed edges and rocky points – that's where the big girls are staging.
The fall bite is in full swing folks, so get out there and take advantage of these prime conditions while they last. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure to subscribe for your daily Lake St. Clair updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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