Detroit River
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Detroit River Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Wacky Rigs1
Total Fishing Reports
38
Top Species Reported for Spring
Walleye10 Reports
Largemouth Bass2 Reports- Smallmouth Bass1 Report
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3/22/25
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 0-9'
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
38°
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 20'+
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Perch
The pre spawn on the Detroit river is a great time to go for numbers and size. Find where current breaks (bridges, old pilings, deep seawalls) The current is strong on the river so make sure to point your head of your boat into the current and make sure to keep your bait as vertical as possible, using a 3/4 jig head with a fluke style bait tipped with a minnow is the way to go!! Fish range from 10-30 foot this time of year. Look foot differences in water clarity as well!
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