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Lake St. Clair Winter Fishing Report: Bass, Walleye, and Perch Crushing It Before Ice Hits
Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake St. Clair fishing report for this crisp December 20th mornin'. Water's sittin' steady—no real tides to worry 'bout in our shallow beast of a lake, but solunar peaks from Fishing Reminder hit major around 8 AM and minor at noon, so get out early. Weather's callin' for partly cloudy skies, highs in the low 30s, light northwest winds 5-10 mph—perfect for bundle-up open-water fishin' before ice locks it down. Sunrise at 8:00 AM, sunset 5:00 PM; that evenin' low light's gold for active fish.
Bite's still strong from early winter reports—Spreaker's Lake St. Clair update just five days back says smallmouth bass, walleye, and perch are hammerin' hard. Anglers pullin' limits of 3-5 lb smallies on jiggin' rigs, walleyes to 8 lbs trollin' deep, and perch schools stackin' up 10-15 per spot. Panfish joinin' the party when ice edges form, per Michigan Lakes ice spot rankings.
For lures, stick to smallmouth specials: 1/4-oz jigheads with 3-inch tubes or grubs in green pumpkin or smoke—drop-shot 'em 15-25 feet off bottom. Walleye love firetiger crankbaits or blade baits ripped fast at dusk, like those evening tips from Major League Fishing pros. Perch? Tip with minnows or wiggler worms from Harrison Township bait shops. Live emerald shiners or nightcrawlers seal the deal if finicky.
Hot spots: Anchor near the Clinton River mouth for perch and walleye drifts, or hit the Canadian line drop-offs by Belle Isle for smallies—15-20 feet, watch your electronics.
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