The may fishing report features two novices, anna and amy, who enjoyed a day out on the water walleye fishing on the detroit river with their dad and captain joel. Clair is 26 miles from north to south and 24 miles from east to west. Find out where to stay, what to do, where to eat on lake st. Any time three anglers each can boat a dozen or more bass between two and four pounds apiece, thats a great day of fishing in my book.
May 09, 2017 lake saint clair smallmouth bass fishing 2017 bassslayeroutdoors. The smallmouth bass fishing in these great lakes is phenomenal. When the mid to late summer water temperatures rise and the trout fishing slows on michigans rivers, fly fishing for smallmouth bass on lake st clair will surely keep you busy. Lake st clair is typically a very clear body of water, smallmouth thrive in this clarity feeding on the overabundance of small perch, shiners, and gobies.
Clair river fishing group supply and enjoy information on fishing the river. If fishing for smallmouth bass is your passion, summer bass fishing on lake st. Online copy is available to read for free and print magazine copies available february 1 each year. Clair, a shallow lake with lots of vegetation, located just outside of detroit, michigan, because of its large numbers of very big smallmouth. Clair looks great and im ready to get you out on the lake. But with st clair whats amazing are the numbers of bass that can be caught on a trip. Enjoy a lake st clair smallmouth bass charter, june, july, september, october. Tom kiefer guided fishing trips, bass guide, smallmouth. Top 10 lake st clair, united states fishing charters for 2020. The st clair river enters the north end of the lake through the st clair delta, bringing in a constant flow of cold and clear water from lake huron.
Clair, detroit river, lake michigan, northern michigan inland lakes species. Clair and the detroit river for trophy smallmouth bass and big muskies. Clair and its connecting waters is the place to be. Lake saint clair smallmouth bass fishing 2017 youtube. When the water temperature hits the mid 40s thru the upper 50s, smallies are on the prowl. Lake st clair, located just northeast of detroit, fed on the north end by the waters of lake huron flowing through the st. Doug samsal fishing charter guide for walleye, musky. This video walks you through how to be a more successful. At this time of year, smallmouth fishing on lake st. This is a popular time of year so book your trip early for the best dates available.
Its a smallmouth factory even when or if you arent catching giants. For these fisheries, he uses artificial lures, and kevin knows what works best. We motored out of the clinton river cutoff dnr boat launch at 8 a. Ed roden of the hobie fishing team with a flint river smallmouth bass. Clair, lake erie or any of the michigan inland lakes has to offer and learn from a tournament pro.
Go fishing with a seasoned professional guide that is endorsed by some of the best in the business. Weve almost completed our tour of smallmouth nirvana, and were going to close with a crescendo. Yes sir so they are using a drop shot but im pretty sure its not your regular ds rig. In fact it is the favorite stop for the bass masters tour. Deposit is refundable if weather prevents fishing guides discretion or cancellation is requested 7 days prior to scheduled charter date.
Clair, manistee river, st clair river and detroit rivers. He started out bass fishing in many of the small ponds in his native state of new. The fishing was ok today, but not as good as it can be, mark said, almost apologetically, i understand why lake st. Located in northern new york state, on the canadian border, the thousand islands was once called the venice of north america. Use the filters to see hotels in a specific area of lake st. Clair, select a specific theme, brand, or hotel class from basic 1 star to luxury hotels 5 stars in lake st. Art of fishing lake st clair smallmouth bass guide art ferguson. Biologically the lake is also the perfect smallmouth bass habitat. Lake saint clair info smallmouth bass fishing bass. Finns sport fishing gives you an up close look at a multi species charter and guiding in the st.
Fish with me, art ferguson may 1 november 30 on beautiful lake st. Art has more than 30 years of smallmouth bass guide experience. Lake saint clair smallmouth bass fishing 2017 bassslayeroutdoors. As of 2015, the catch and release season is open year round, allowing anglers to target large numbers of. Jul 27, 2012 i just got back from filming shows for bass pro shops on lake st. Fishing is all done in style and comfort, on a ranger z520 comanche bass boat. The shows i filmed are for the bass pros that will air next winter on nbc sports network let me tell you right now that lake st. Showing off my clients lunker to tv personality mark zona. Come and fly fish the crystal clear waters of lake st. Explore one of the nations great musky and smallmouth fisheries and enjoy the rivers outstanding angling opportunities. Lake st clairs fly fishing come fish lake st clair and experience some of the best fly fishing in the world, for trophy smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white bass, pike, musky, and carp right in the detroit michigan area. Clair is hands down the hottest musky fishing anywhere.
Lake st clair fly fishing guide service is a full time guides service for musky,pike, smallmouth bass, white bass,and carp in michigans lake st clair and detroit river. Smallmouth bass expert, but also will catch largemouth bass, muskie, walleye and other species of fish. A lot of fish move shallow at this time in preparation for the spawn and are actively feeding. Finns sport fishing invites you to leave all your problems behind and fish the beautiful waters of st. Clair fall smallmouth fishing everything smallmouth. Art of fishing guide service saint clair 2020 all you.
Sep 09, 2008 while up there we wanted to get onto a good smallmouth bite, and that we did. Clair smallmouth fishing, this is something that should definitely be on your list of things to do. Seasonal patterns, locations, and lures for lake st. Clair has been recognized by american angler magazine as one of the top 50 fly fishing destinations in the u. Clair lake erie detroit river various northern lakes coming. As mentioned in the article, fall may be your best chance to catch a 5 lb smallmouth bass as they have all had the summer to fatten up.
Clair, detroit river, and st clair river im guiding on the world famous angling mecca of lake st clair and its fertile connecting rivers, the detroit river and st clair river from ice out end of march jigging trophy. Finns sport fishing believes that just handing someone a pole isnt enough. Whether you are an experienced tournament angler or a novice looking for an instructional trip to hone your skills, i can tailor. Our original plan was to go out on lake erie or st. Specializing in michigans smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing.
Fly fishing for smallmouth bass on michigans lake st clair. Here youll find a shallow basinstyle lake that holds smallmouth on weed patches, rock piles and subtle bottom contours. Most of the time in late may the fishing is very good on st clair and 5 fish would often go between 1418lbs. Lake st clair is home to a variety of game fish, the most popular being muskellunge, walleye, and smallmouth bass. My name is art ferguson and this is my 30th year of guiding. Seasonal patterns for smallmouth bass fishing on lake st.
Guided bass trips with bass fishing guide randy yager. Clair is the best smallmouth fishery on the planet. Clair has become a world renowned smallmouth bass fishery. Clair light is central to the landmarks that let us know where we are on lake st. Here you will find the latest fishing spots, ledges, reefs, rocks, and shipwrecks that are around lake st clair. I still get excited every year to catch our great lakes smallmouth bass my name is art ferguson, i really hope to share the boat with you this year on lake st. Captain joels charters have seen a push of fish from lake erie, and theres been some of the best class of fish on lake st. Clair there are always going to be a ton of different variables especially wind and weather. Lake st clair tournament but fishing st clair river and detroit river. Garrett samsal st clair fishing fishing with professional. Explore one of the nations great musky and smallmouth fisheries and enjoy the river s outstanding angling opportunities. Clair and the detroit river for a variety of warmwater game fish.
St clair river smallmouth advice michigan sportsman. Call the expert team at spencers angling adventures today to book your trip. While up there we wanted to get onto a good smallmouth bite, and that we did. Clair shores, detroit, northern michigan bodies of water fished. Bass fishing guide service specializing in lake st. If you are looking to have a fun, safe, and successful fishing trip but dont know where to start, you have fo. Clair and its connecting waterways rank as one of the best smallmouth bass fishing destinations nationally for good reason. Aug 23, 2014 if fishing for smallmouth bass is your passion, summer bass fishing on lake st. For those of you who have never experienced lake st. Clair river smallmouth bass report fishing reports. Jose is a fully licensed and insured guide with years of experience fishing the great lakes, including lake st. So i would say you will most likely enjoy the fishing.
While at the nbaa banquet at bass pro shops jack horning the national director for the nbaa introduced us to roy randolph who operates roy told us about a bite on the st. Im a full time professional bass guide and tournament angler. The professional members of the alex bay fishing guides association provide an intimate knowledge of the 1864 islands and countless shoals that make up the islands region of the st. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye fishing has been a passion of marcels throughout his whole life.
Art of fishing guide service is owned and operated by art ferguson. Jul 23, 2016 lake st clair tournament but fishing st clair river and detroit river. Clair river smallmouth bass report fishing reports in. In the last twentyfive years the introduction of invasive species such as zebra mussels, gobies and rusty crawfish have all drastically helped the lakes smallmouth bass fishing.
Lake st clair fly fishing guides service,musky,smallmouth. Clair and smallmouth bass fishing books is a must have for. Clair, lake erie and various inland lakes including mullett lake, burt lake and lake charlevoix. Doug and garretts experience will keep you on the hottest bites for trophy smallmouth bass, musky, and walleye on michigans lake st. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Clair, detroit river, lake erie and now options of fishing in northern michigan on some amazing waterway up north. Clair smallmouth bass population has long been know to be one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the nation. Specializing in michigans smallmouth and largemouth bass. Clair is near detroit and is bass pro, kevin van dams, favorite lake to fish. Captain wayne carpenters new no secrets on lake st. Enter your travel dates to view the best deals on hotels in lake st. As the summer bite emerges two trends define the period. I really hope to share the boat with you this summer here in the detroit, michigan area. Art of fishing lake st clair smallmouth bass guide art.
Smallmouth bass with a dropshotting two hooks with minnows about 18 and 24 above a 34 oz sinker. Come experience the great bass fishing that lake st. The st clair experience garrett samsal st clair fishing. The great lakes have arguably the best smallmouth bass fishing in the whole world. Clair, when one bass is found, numerous others are. The shows i filmed are for the bass pros that will air next winter on nbc sports network. Eric sharp is a fantastic writer in the field of smallmouth bass fishing on michigan waterways. I just got back from filming shows for bass pro shops on lake st. Kevin spends summers in michigan, guiding customers on lake st. Lake st clair offers the best smallmouth bass fishing in the country. Clair has consistently ranked as one of the top smallmouth fisheries in the country. Glad to see that texas boy winning and actually fishing the body of water thats supposed to be reconized. A licensed and experienced guide for bass fishing trips in both orlando fl and islands ny. Clair is considered a world class smallmouth fishery.
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