Lake Erie Detroit Fishing Report - Late Fall Walleye, Bass Bites Heating Up

# Lake Erie Detroit Fishing Report - Friday, November 28, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Friday morning Lake Erie Detroit fishing report. We've got some interesting conditions developing out there today.

First, let's talk weather. We're looking at a trough averaging 30 inches lingering over Lake Erie through tonight, with high pressure moving in tomorrow. West winds have been pushing water around on the western basin—Toledo's sitting at just 4 inches above low water datum, so if you're heading out, watch your depths carefully. Those low water conditions mean navigation can be tricky, so stay sharp out there.

Sun came up around 7:20 this morning and we're looking at sunset around 5:10 PM, so you've got a solid eight-hour window to work with today. First quarter moon's still up there from last night, which can keep fish active through the midday hours.

For the bite, we're heading into prime late-fall territory. The Detroit River mouth where it dumps into Lake Erie has been producing some solid walleye action, and smallmouth bass are still responding well despite the cooling water temps. Lake St. Clair's been running clear with active perch, walleye, and smallmouth populations. Yellow perch season opens December 1st, so you've got one more week of regular regs before things shift.

Throwing spoons and soft plastics has been working better than live bait lately with these water temperatures dropping. If you're running live, shiners and crawlers are solid choices. The major bite windows look to be early morning and late afternoon, so plan your trip around those prime times.

Best spots? Hit the harbors and marinas around the Detroit area—Saint Aubin Marina and the various docks provide sheltered water where baitfish congregate. The river mouth always holds suspended fish during the transition between lakes.

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