St. Clair Fishing Report

Are there many of these smallies out there?  Yes!  Stories abound of bigger fish this year.  Best baits:  Black leeches on 1/4-oz. lead sinkers, tube baits, any color, though we are partial to crayfish, on 1/4-oz. tube hooks; top water lures like spinner baits are good in less weedy areas.  Fish are in 10-14′ of water.  Water is clearing up.  Weather this weekend is likely to be hot and perfect for bass anglers so get out and enjoy the new bass season on Lake St. Clair.

Cash for Fish!

Win Cash For Big Fish!

The Annual Lakeside Fishing Contest has begun.  Each year, anglers can win a $35 gift certificate for the biggest fish in various categories.  One catch – you must bring the fish into the store and have it measured and a photo taken AT THE STORE!  So bring all those monster bass, bluegills, and muskies into the shop and get a chance to win money for you angling effort.

On the board. Fishing contest leader - a 51"er!

Muskie Madness on the Canadian South Shore

We’ve heard reports of many, many smaller muskies (“beyond belief”!)  being caught this week off the southern shore of Lake St. Clair.  Just head for Belle River or the Belle River Hump or Thames River.  Fish are in 15′ of water.  Best baits:  Lokey’s, white perch, frog, Pretty Baby’s.

Bring them into Lakeside for a photo and a chance to win