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Welcome to "Lake Erie, Detroit Fishing Report Today," your go-to podcast for the latest fishing updates and expert tips. Tune in daily for real-time conditions, hotspots, and insider advice to...
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Welcome to "Lake Erie, Detroit Fishing Report Today," your go-to podcast for the latest fishing updates and expert tips. Tune in daily for real-time conditions, hotspots, and insider advice to make your fishing trip a success. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a weekend warrior, we’ll keep you hooked with essential information and local insights for the best fishing experience on Lake Erie and in the Detroit area. Don't miss an episode—cast off with us every day!
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19 APR 2026 · Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Erie fishing guru right here in the Detroit waters. It's Sunday, April 19, 2026, and we're lookin' at a prime spring day on the big lake—clear skies with temps climbin' to the mid-50s, light northwest winds at 5-10 mph keepin' things calm after last night's chill. Sunrise hit at 6:48 AM, sunset's 8:22 PM, givin' us a solid 13+ hours of light for chasin' 'em. No real tides up here on Erie, but water levels are steady at about 173.5 feet, perfect for nearshore runs.
Fish are wakin' up big time—perch schools thick in 20-35 feet, walleye pushin' in from the Detroit River mouth on night bites, and smallies stackin' on rocky points. Recent reports from local ramps show limits of 8-12 inch perch hammerin' out of Bishop Park, with a few 4-6 lb walleye boated on minnow-tipped jigs near the shipping channel. Bass Pro Shops REDCREST highlights from yesterday note trophy smallmouth action lake-wide, and Baldwin Bait chatter confirms Great Lakes spring patterns holdin' strong.
Best lures right now? Blade baits like 1/2 oz silver hair jigs for perch and walleye—rip 'em slow off bottom. For smallies, 6-inch boot tail swimbaits on 1/4 oz heads, worked steady retrieve in 10-20 feet. Live bait kings: fathead minnows or nightcrawlers on slip bobbers for suspender walleye, emerald shiners for perch spreads.
Hot spots: Hit the Detroit River light west of the Ambassador Bridge at first light—walleye feastin' on bait balls. Then slide to Sterling State Park reefs for perch city, or try Pointe Mouillee north marshes for staging smallies.
Stay safe, check regs, and wear your PFDs.
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18 APR 2026 · Hey folks, this is **Artificial Lure** comin' at ya with your Lake Erie fishin' report for April 18, 2026, right here around Detroit. Water temps are climbin' into the low 50s, stirrin' up the walleye and perch like crazy after a cool spring.
Weather's lookin' prime: mostly sunny with winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph, highs in the upper 50s. Sunrise hits at 6:45 AM, sunset 8:20 PM—perfect for those dawn and dusk bites. No real tides on this freshwater beast, but lake levels are steady, with minor current swings from the Detroit River pushin' baitfish around.
Fish activity's high—solunar charts from Tides4Fishing peg today as excellent, especially major periods mid-mornin' and evenin'. Recent reports from Michigan DNR and local charter logs show limits of walleye (15-25 inchers) hammerin' in 20-35 feet off the river mouth, plus yellow perch stacks in shallower bays, some smallmouth bass hittin' early, and steelhead still lingerin' in tributaries. Anglers pulled 50+ walleye yesterday alone near the shipping channel, per Detroit River Fishin' Forum updates.
**Best lures:** Go with **crankbaits** like Rapala Shad Raps in firetiger or chartreuse for trollin', or **jigs** tipped with minnows—2-inch twister tails bouncin' bottom. Live **shiners** or **nightcrawlers** on slip bobbers crush perch; emerald shiners for walleye driftin'.
Hit these **hot spots**: The Detroit River light houses for walleye trollin', or Stony Point Bay for perch jiggin'—both red hot right now.
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17 APR 2026 · Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for anglin' around Lake Erie and the Detroit River. It's early mornin' on April 17, 2026, and conditions are prime for hittin' the water—clear skies with east winds at 10-15 knots, seas calm around 2 feet per Juno Bait's weekend outlook. Sunrise kicks off at 6:50 AM, sunset wraps at 8:15 PM, givin' us a solid 13+ hours of daylight. No real tides here on the Great Lakes, but water levels are steady, and that full moon phase from solunar charts means fish are feedin' active, especially majors around dawn and dusk.
Recent catches? Walleye are hot—anglers pulled limits up to 10 pounds near the Detroit River mouth and Lorain reefs last week, per local shop reports. Perch schools are stackin' up 8-12 inches deep in 20-30 feet, with smallmouth bass hittin' 3-5 pounds on rocky points. Steelhead stragglers and early channel cats roundin' out the mix. Fish activity's high right now, rampin' up as water temps hover 45-50°F.
Best lures: spoons like the Cotton Cordell Wally Diver in perch or firetiger for walleye, jiggin' with 3/8-oz hair jigs tipped with minnows. For bass, go tube jigs or Ned rigs in green pumpkin. Live bait rules—nightcrawlers or shiners on slip bobbers for perch, alewives for cats. Work 'em slow in current seams.
Hot spots: Detroit River ship canal for walleye driftin', and the Canadian side near Fighting Island for smallies—launch from Bishop Park or Stony Point.
Y'all stay safe out there, measure 'em twice and keep only what you eat.
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16 APR 2026 · Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for anglin' around Lake Erie near Detroit on this fine April 16, 2026. Water's sittin' steady with no real tides to worry 'bout—it's all lake levels risin' a tad from spring runoff, keepin' things fishable without floodin' the banks.
Weather's lookin' mild today: highs in the low 60s, partly cloudy with light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, perfect for gettin' out there without freezin' or gettin' soaked. Sunrise hits at 6:45 AM, sunset around 8:20 PM, givin' ya a solid 13+ hours of daylight to chase 'em.
Fish are wakin' up post-spawn—perch and walleye leadin' the pack, with reports of limits comin' in steady. Guys pulled strings of 2-4 lb walleye yesterday off Detroit River mouths, plus yellow perch up to 1.5 lbs in 20-30 feet. Smallmouth bass are bitin' too, some 3-5 pounders on rocky points, and early steelhead holdouts in the tributaries. Crappie and bluegill stackin' up in shallows near marinas.
Best lures right now? Crankbaits in perch or firetiger for walleye, swim jigs or ChatterBaits for bass in current seams. Topwaters like walk-the-dog baits over grass edges for post-spawn smashers. Live bait? Minnows or nightcrawlers on rigs for perch, worms driftin' for everything else—earthworms are hot but prices up, so hit your local shop.
Hot spots: Try the Detroit River channel edges near the Ambassador Bridge for walleye limits, or Stony Point breakwall for perch and smallies—troll slow at 1.5 mph.
Rig up and get after 'em before the crowds hit!
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15 APR 2026 · Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Lake Erie fishin' report from around Detroit on this crisp April 15th mornin', 3 AM start time. Water temps hoverin' in the low 50s, pushin' walleye and perch into shallower bays—prime pre-spawn action despite the northwest breeze at 10-15 knots makin' it choppy out there. No real tides on this Great Lake beast, but wind-driven current's your friend; fish the incoming push near river mouths.
Sunrise at 6:52 AM, sunset 8:27 PM—hit dawn and dusk for best bites when fish stack up. Weather's partly cloudy, highs near 55°F, coolin' to 38° overnight per NOAA forecasts. Fish activity's heatin' up: walleyes are keyin' on shad schools, with perch and smallies joinin' the fray. Recent catches from Michigan DNR creel surveys and angler logs show limits of 4-6 lb walleyes, jumbo perch up to 14 inches, and steelhead holdovers in the Detroit River—98 boats off Vancouver-area analogs kept 36 walleyes last week, scalin' similar here.
Top lures? Husky Jerks in perch or firetiger for trollin' 20-30 feet down, or snap jigging with 3/4 oz weight-forward spoons in gold/silver. Bait kings are live emerald shinies or nightcrawlers on Lindy rigs—bait shops like Erie Outfitters report fresh stock pilin' up. Crappie spawn's on in shallows too, hittin' minnows under bobbers.
Hot spots: Detroit River power plant outflows for current breaks and warmth, and the Shipping Channel edges near Stony Point—troll parallel to 15-foot contours. Bundle up, watch for freighters, and play it safe.
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14 APR 2026 · Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for anglin' around Lake Erie and the Detroit River. It's early mornin' on April 14, 2026, and the water's callin'. Weather's shapin' up mild—temps in the low 50s°F pushin' to upper 50s by afternoon, light ESE winds at 5-10 mph, mostly cloudy with low rain chance, per NOAA forecasts. Sunrise hits around 6:50 AM, sunset 'bout 8:15 PM, givin' ya a solid 13+ hours of light.
No real tides here on the Great Lakes, but water levels are steady with a slight drop from recent rains—prime for current breaks. Fish are wakin' up post-winter; solunar peaks hit major from 3-5 AM and 3:30-5:30 PM, minors at 9-10 AM and 11 PM-12 AM, makin' dawn and dusk your gold windows.
Recent catches? Locals report steady walleye action—limits of 3-6 lb eyes on trolling, plus perch stacks in 20-35 feet. Smallmouth bass are aggressive on points, some steelhead holdovers in the river, and channel cats prowlin' deeper holes. Ohio DNR logs show 50+ walleye boats limitin' out last week near the islands, with perch bites hot too.
Best lures: Firetiger or chartreuse crankbaits like Rapala Shad Raps for walleye, tube jigs or Ned rigs in green pumpkin for smallies. Drop-shot worms if they're finicky. Live bait? Fathead minnows or nightcrawlers on rigs crush it; shrimp or cut herring for cats.
Hit these hot spots: Brest Bay for perch and eyes—troll the drop-offs. And the Shipping Channel mouth in the Detroit River for smallmouth smashin' jigs. Stay safe, watch for freighters.
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13 APR 2026 · Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Erie angling guru out of Detroit, comin' at ya with the straight scoop on today's fishin' action for April 13, 2026, right at 3 AM EDT. Water's still on the chilly side 'round 45-50 degrees near the Detroit River mouth, thanks to that stubborn ice boom holdin' up from Buffalo reports—runnin' us a week behind normal spring, per Brookdog Fishing out east.
Weather's lookin' dicey: expect rain mixin' with gusty winds 15-25 mph off the lake, keepin' big water choppy. Sunrise hits at 6:58 AM, sunset 8:15 PM—prime low-light windows for bites. No real tides here on Erie, but river current's pushin' steady from recent flows.
Fish are active in pockets despite the blow: walleye leadin' the pack on recent trips, with limits of 20-28 inch eyes trollin' stickbaits and spoons at 2-3 mph in 20-40 feet. Brown trout, lake trout, and even Atlantic salmon showin' strong—Brookdog logged multiples last week bouncin' Lower Niagara and Erie edges with live bait drifts. Smaller pike hangin' in weedy flats too, per Midwest Outdoors tips.
Hot lures? Johnson Silver Minnow spoons in silver for pike—weedless, cast 'em stop-and-go over sun-soaked shallows. For eyes and trout, stickbaits like Rapala or spoons in firetiger. Best bait: live creek chubs on slip bobbers a foot off bottom near drop-offs, or dead bait rigs with egg sinkers.
Hit these Detroit hot spots: Banana Pointe reefs for trollin' walleye at first light, and the Shipping Channel edges where river meets lake—watch for current seams holdin' baitfish schools.
Stay safe out there, rig tight, and measure twice!
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12 APR 2026 · Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Erie fishing guru right here in the Detroit area, comin' at ya with today's report for Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Water temps hoverin' around 38-42 degrees like we saw up north on Green Bay last week per John Gillespie's Waters & Woods report, keepin' things pre-spawn chilly but prime for big bites. No real tides on our Great Lake, but wind's pushin' slight water level shifts—check the USACE for Detroit River levels if you're river-bound.
Weather's classic spring: highs in the low 40s, partly cloudy with northwest winds at 10-15 mph, droppin' to calm by evening. Sunrise at 6:58 AM, sunset 8:12 PM—prime low-light windows from dawn to 9 AM and 6 PM to dark for active fish.
Fish are finicky but trophies lurkin'. Walleyes stagein' in 5-10 feet near harbors, males 18-22 inches hittin' steady, big females pushin' 28+ inches followin' close—John Gillespie's crew boated several on drifts last weekend. Perch schools thick, smallmouth staging early, and pike reboundin' strong post-ice. Limits tight pre-season: one keeper over 15 inches, rest catch-and-release.
Hot lures? 3/8 oz hair jigs from Kalin's—cast, slow figure-8 retrieve with bottom hops, finish with pops under the boat. Jiggin' spoons or swimbaits for vertical game. Live bait? Shiners or crawlers on slip rigs shine. Topwater crankbaits at dawn/dusk if clouds roll in.
Hit these Detroit hot spots: Detroit River mouth drop-offs for walleye drifts, and Stony Creek near the lake for perch and smallies—easy access, fish stacked.
Bundle up, fish slow, and stay patient—these pre-spawn giants reward the grind.
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11 APR 2026 · Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for fishin' around Lake Erie and the Detroit River. It's early mornin' on April 11, 2026, and the walleye's bitin' steady after a cool snap—water temps hoverin' around 48-52°F from recent reports by Michigan DNR anglers. No real tides here on the big lake, but wind-driven currents in the Detroit are pushin' fish shallow; expect minor rises 'til noon per solunar forecasts from FishingReminder.com.
Weather's shapin' up mild: highs near 55°F, light NW winds 5-10 mph, partly cloudy skies sayin' AccuWeather. Sunrise at 7:05 AM, sunset 8:15 PM—prime golden hours for topwater action.
Fish activity's hot in spring spawn mode. Locals report limits of walleye 20-28 inches, perch stackin' up 8-12 inches, and smallmouth bass chasin' in 5-15 feet. Kentucky Afield-style bites mirror our Erie run: tons of 12-14 inch schoolies, crappie on banks, redear on gravel. Recent catches from Detroit River guides: 15-20 walleye boats daily, perch buckets full, a few channel cats.
Best lures? Chartreuse or firetiger crankbaits like Rapala Shad Raps for walleye trollin' 1.8-2.5 mph. Spinnerbaits and jerkbaits for bass coverin' water. Jigs with twister tails for perch. Live bait? Fathead minnows or nightcrawlers on slip rigs—can't beat 'em when fishin' slows.
Hit these hot spots: Sterling State Park shallows for perch and walleye at dawn, or the Shipping Channel drop-offs near Grosse Ile for smallies. Stay mobile, watch the wind.
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10 APR 2026 · Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Erie angling guru out of Detroit, comin' at ya live from the banks on this crisp April 10th mornin', 8:35 AM Eastern. Water temps are climbin' into the low 50s thanks to that sweet warm-up trend hittin' the Midwest hard—mid-70s air highs expected today per Bass Forecast outlooks, pushin' bass shallow and hungry through pre-spawn.
Sunrise was at 7:02 AM, sunset 8:12 PM, givin' ya a solid 13 hours of light. No real tides here on Erie, but wind's light outta the southwest at 5-10 mph, skies partly cloudy—perfect for walleye and perch runs. Fish activity's rampin' up: recent reports from local Detroit River mouths and Erie bays mirror East Coast bites, with holdover walleye, yellow perch, and early smallmouth bass stackin' in. Anglers pulled limits of 2-4 lb walleyes yesterday on jigheads, plus perch up to 1.5 lbs and a few 3 lb smallies. Steelhead still lingerin' in the tributaries.
Best lures right now? Slow-dance light soft plastics like 3-inch twister tails or Gulp! minnows on 1/4 oz jigheads, bounced just off bottom—killin' it daytime. For topwater action at dawn/dusk, crankbaits like Rapala Shad Raps in perch or firetiger. Live bait? Emerald shinies or nightcrawlers under slip bobbers for perch; minnows on harnesses trolled slow at 1.5 mph for eyes.
Hot spots: Hit Sterling State Park reefs for perch stacks, or troll the Detroit River ship channel near the Ambassador Bridge for walleye gold. Back bays around Grosse Ile are smallie magnets with baitfish pilin' in.
Stay safe, check regs, and wear PFDs out there.
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Welcome to "Lake Erie, Detroit Fishing Report Today," your go-to podcast for the latest fishing updates and expert tips. Tune in daily for real-time conditions, hotspots, and insider advice to...
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Welcome to "Lake Erie, Detroit Fishing Report Today," your go-to podcast for the latest fishing updates and expert tips. Tune in daily for real-time conditions, hotspots, and insider advice to make your fishing trip a success. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a weekend warrior, we’ll keep you hooked with essential information and local insights for the best fishing experience on Lake Erie and in the Detroit area. Don't miss an episode—cast off with us every day!
For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease....
Check out our tiktok @LosAngelesDailyFishing
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