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Late November Fishing on Lake St. Clair - Walleye, Smallmouth, and Perch Action!
# Lake St. Clair Fishing Report - Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing update for today. We're looking at late November conditions here on the St. Clair, and there's plenty of action to report.
The water's been running clear lately, which is excellent news for sight-fishing applications. We've got walleye, smallmouth bass, and perch all active in these waters right now. Word from local anglers is that yellow perch populations are strong, and if you've got the right gear, there's genuine opportunity here.
**What's Biting**
Our smallmouth are transitioning into their post-spawn patterns, moving off shallow structure into slightly deeper holding zones. That eight to ten foot depth range is prime real estate right now. Walleye continue their reliable presence in the St. Clair system, particularly around channel edges and deeper structure.
**Tackle Up Right**
For the smallmouth action, grab yourself a crankbait. The Strike King KVD 1.5 squarebill is absolutely money in these conditions—versatile around cover, works everything from laydowns to rock structure. Vary your line weight to dial in your depth. If bass are super shallow, the KVD 1.5 Shallow only runs about twelve inches deep and practically doubles as a wakebait with your rod tip held high.
For walleye and perch, stick with live bait presentations or jigs tipped with minnows. You'll find consistent success in the deeper channels.
**Special Note**
Yellow perch spearing opens up December 1st through March 15th here on Lake St. Clair, so mark your calendars if that's your preferred method.
**Where to Focus**
Hit the main lake points and secondary structure breaking off the deeper holes. The channels connecting to Lake Huron hold consistent fish. Get out toward the deeper edges early and work your way shallower as the day progresses.
Bundle up out there—late November Michigan weather demands respect. Get all your gear sorted before you leave the dock.
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