This February 2016 lake conditions update of Lake St. Clair is brought to you by www.stclairreport.com and Canadian Pro Angler, Bob “Jigger” Mann
Bob “Jigger” Mann Sr. stands on the South Shore of Lake St. Clair on February 20, 2016
A seminar about the current state of smallmouth bass fishing on Lake St. Clair given by Capt. Wayne Carpenter
There is a difference between having a “confidence bait” and a bait that you can have confidence in. A confidence bait is one that you throw all year long, is the bait that you “go to” in tough fishing conditions, is the bait that you wouldn’t go out on the water without. A bait that […]
For advice on where to start on Lake St. Clair almost any local you talk to will say the same thing, “Go to the Mile Roads.” The Mile Roads are the stretch of water on the U.S. side of St. Clair that span from the streets that dead end at the Lake starting with 9 […]
In a month-by-month comparison, January 2016 water level numbers came in three feet above the same period in 2015. Also, the trend line for 2016 is moving up while during the same period last year it was going down. The water levels for January hold true to the projection given in the U.S. Army Corps […]
N42 31.578 W82 52.267 This is not only a landmark that is visible at a great distance but one that puts anglers into a critical area of the Mile Roads that holds fish. In the photo you see the tent fully deployed but in the early season you will […]
N42 22.815 W82 52.775 The 9 Mile tower is one of the most visible man-made structures on Lake St. Clair. The apartment complex can be seen from nearly anywhere and can if electronics fail you, can bring you back to the Mile Roads on the U.S. side. Positioned at […]
Lake Report April 18th, 2015 Saturday got off to a decent start with manageable wind and water conditions then the winds picked up. A northwest wind turned to the northeast and increased leaving fishing spots in protected areas the best choice for productive fishing. We were able to tuck into a protected area at the […]
For bass anglers selecting the right color in a soft plastic bait can make all the difference between a good day fishing and a great day fishing. One way to get a high number of colors in front of the bass quickly is to “speed load” tubes.
On April 10, 2015 a year round catch and release bass season has become a reality. The Natural Resource Commission implemented this historical regulation at the first possible opportunity with their new Fisheries Order authority at a public meeting held on April 9th. This shift in the management of bass fisheries benefits all bass anglers in the state of Michigan.
Lake St Clair 9 Mile Ramp Projected To Open May 16
Rolling with the times, the city of St. Clair Shores opening of the boat ramp at 9 Mile and Jefferson is projected to come after the Governor’s stay-at-home order expires on May 15th. If you are a Michigan resident, waiting for the next bit of news about what the Governor will or won’t do, has […]
Gull Island N42 31.814 W82 40.845 This is a popular party spot located at the end of the St. Clair River, at the end of the South Channel. It splits the the “Old Channel” and the “St. Clair Flats Canal.” Weekends are always busy and the boat chop created by the party boats makes it […]
St. Clair Light N42 27.908 W82 45.270 While not exactly in the center of the Lake, the St. Clair Light is central to the landmarks that let us know where we are on Lake St. Clair. It is roughly halfway between the mouth of the St. Clair river and the head of the Detroit River. […]
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