Reel in the Action: Lake Erie and Detroit River Fishing Report for May 10, 2025

Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Lake Erie and Detroit waterways fishing report for this beautiful Saturday morning, May 10th, 2025.

We're seeing some fantastic action on the water this weekend, folks! Water temperatures in Lake Erie and the Detroit River are holding steady in the low 50s, which has really kicked the fishing into high gear after our slow start to spring.

Walleye fishing has been absolutely phenomenal this past week! Just yesterday, anglers were reporting strong catches all across Michigan waters of Lake Erie. The bite did slow slightly earlier in the week due to Sunday's winds causing low visibility, but things have bounced right back. Crankbaits are working wonders right now, with Bandits being particularly effective. The early morning hours continue to be your best bet for landing these beauties.

Perch fishing remains red-hot! We're seeing lots of limit catches with jumbo perch measuring over 12 and even 13 inches. These schools are holding in 15-20 feet of water, so adjust your presentation accordingly. If you're heading out for perch today, you won't be disappointed.

Bass action is heating up nicely along the shorelines. Both largemouth and smallmouth are becoming more active in the shallow waters. Soft plastics and small jerkbaits have been producing consistently good results.

For those looking to target pike, the Detroit River has been yielding nice catches with jigs. These toothy predators are aggressive right now as they continue to feed heavily post-spawn.

Lake trout fishing has also been productive, with anglers finding success in deeper waters using spoons.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the waters east of the usual fishing grounds for walleye. For perch, focus on those 15-20 foot depths, especially near traditional spawning areas. Bass anglers should check out the shorelines and harbor areas for the best action.

The weather today looks perfect for a day on the water with light winds and clear skies. We're looking at sunrise around 6:15 AM and sunset at 8:40 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get those lines wet.

Remember folks, the fish are biting, the weather is cooperating, so there's no excuse not to get out there! This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines and good fishing to you all!