Lake Erie & Detroit River Fishing Forecast for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass

# Lake Erie & Detroit River Fishing Report – Saturday, November 29th

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday morning Lake Erie and Detroit River fishing update. We're looking at some interesting conditions out there today, folks.

**Weather & Water Conditions**

We've got a ridge of high pressure at 30.50 inches building in, but here's the thing – it's exiting quickly tonight as strong low pressure and a cold front push through early Sunday. Right now, we're dealing with west winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots on parts of the lake. Waves are running 5 to 8 feet, occasionally bumping up to 10 or 11 feet in the deeper sections. This is chilly, active weather – exactly what gets the bass and walleye fired up.

**Fish Activity**

Water temps are dropping, and that's putting fish in a feeding mood. Bass are active along the structure, and walleye are definitely on the bite. The smallmouth population in Lake St. Clair has been incredibly productive this season, and that same bite is carrying over into the Detroit River and western Lake Erie areas.

**Lures & Presentation**

Go with jerkbaits – they're absolutely crushing it right now. The slow-fall profile is key in these conditions. I'm also recommending weighted crankbaits with a careful pause-and-twitch technique. Drop-shot rigs with 1/8-ounce weights will get you more strikes on the fall. Damiki rigs are producing consistent results too. Don't overlook swimbaits with steady retrieves, especially if you're targeting suspended fish over deeper structure.

**Hot Spots**

The Detroit River light to Maumee Bay area is firing right now – that deep structure holds concentrations of quality walleye. Around the Islands to Vermilion section, the smallmouth are aggressive on any structure you can find. Work the ledges and drop-offs hard.

**Best Bait**

Live shiners are your ticket today. Fresh shiners 3 to 4 inches long under a bobber in the shallower areas, or on a drop-shot in deeper water.

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