St. Clair Fishing Report » huge muskie caought

Fish Porn

editor — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:55:46 +0000

Is there any doubt that Lake St. Clair is the greatest freshwater destination fishery in the world? Given these photos, and all the stories we are hearing about size and quantity of muskies being hooked this year, we just have to laugh when others from around the country ask, “Where’s Lake St. Clair?”

It’s here baby, and this is how we rock!

Dale H. from Grosse Pointe and a couple of buddies hooked this 54″ muskie near the weather bouy on Wednesday evening. In just three hours before nightfall, they hooked 10 fish and landed 8 including this one which weighed 37-pounds. Best bait that night was a gold bucktail.

And they missed the MOMC tournament!

The Lakeside Fishing Shop gang got out of the store and went fishing. They were 8 for 10 in four hours of fishing and the best lure of the day was a gold Spanky. That’s Charlie Brown, Captain Dan, young Dan McGherty and Richard Atoms. Come into Lakeside and ask Richard what he used to land his fish.

Do you think Richard will tell you what he caught it on?

Walleyes are doing great in the lake, too. Don’t forget them! Best location seems to be south of the Dumping Grounds. Reilly’s harnesses are the bait to buy. Use them with 2-oz. bottom bouncers. Here’s a picture of the hottest blade colors including a new color – blueberry muffin.

Buy 'em at Lakeside Fishing Shop

Lakeside Fishing Contest

Here’s a look at the board for the week of July 26, 2010. Bring your fish into the store.

Win cash for your big fish!

Your editor will be on vacation next week so no fishing report until the week of August 16. Until then, tight lines everyone!

Shores Angler Grapples With Huge Muskie!

editor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:20:18 +0000

Tony Jaros from St. Clair Shores, Michigan used to be a commercial boat captain. Then he decided not to renew his license and go fishing by himself. Last Thursday, October 29, Tony probably wished he had some company.

“I was fishing the Thames River area just as I do every time,” Jaros said. “Just fishing from shallow to deep. Using a brown perch-colored Ziggy bait.”

Jaros had just gotten to 11′ of water when a monster muskie hammered the bait. “I knew I had a 40-pounder but it was tough to fight and land it since I was alone.”

Jaros landed the fish and took it into a weigh station at Thames River. The fish weighed 48 1/2 pounds and was 56″ long. He was told it is a MOMC Lake St. Clair record but needs further verification.

Jaros also landed a 20-pound muskie and another 33-pounder – all three fish in an hour and half of fishing! But what do you expect from a guy who used to guide anglers to such fish.

Congratulations, Tony.

Informal reader poll: If you landed a 40-pound fish, would you hang it on the wall? Add your comment below…

Great Bass Fishing

editor — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:36:25 +0000

A Fine Lake St. Clair Largemouth Bass

Smallies are hitting rubber baits really well at depths of 8-10′. Best colors seem to be dark green and orange. Be sure to crawl them along the bottom. With the weather warming up, bass go deep. Best locations last week were off the Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park wall and 1/4 mile off the Metro Beach.

Yellow perch are hitting minnows at any depth. Just chuck out the minnows and you’re certain to get a bite.

Muskies are being caught all over the lake. Best fish last week were a couple of 50″ fish caught trolling chartruse spinner baits off planer boards to a depth of 10′. Best location appears to be the Dumps and close to Belle River.

Come into the Shop today!

Captain Dan