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Detroit River Fishing Reports
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Largemouth BassTechniqueBobbersSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureRiver ChannelsMinnows
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WalleyeTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureHumpskilling the walleye right now
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureMatted GrassSpawn smallie
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLedges
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!
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesWalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBouldersGetting Good Hits east of the ambassador bridge
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
Tried the new Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw on a drop shot using the Mustad Alpha Point Finesse Hook, it worked. Bait lasted multiple fish, bait keeper on the hook kept the bait secure. I've got to get more before the next tournament.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureBoulders
First bfl of the season panned out to be a good one took home a top 25 and was able to put together a good bag. Numbers here are crazy but it was a good time fishing.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueTubesSeasonSummerStructurePilings
Smallies hugging seawalls with with current and out in current largemouths were at the current breaks.
