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Fresh Fishing Reports from Michigan

First 2026 Detroit River Walleye

March 29, 2026

Still cold and muddy but fish are starting to enter the river. Fishing improves daily. We were out for about 4 hours and found a little area to fish. We managed 3 when most others got skunked

Detroit Report

March 29, 2026

Detroit River We are currently in the Pre-Spawn Staging phase. • Current Status: Water temperatures are hovering between 35°F and 38°F. Visibility has been tough (3-5 feet) due to recent storms, but it is clearing daily. • The Bite: Jigging is the name of the game. Early "scout" walleyes are moving into the ship canals. We are seeing limits of 18-20 inch fish, with some 10lb "donkeys" already showing up in the deeper current seams near the Ambassador Bridge and Fighting Island. • Pro Tip: Use high-vibration plastics like Wyandotte worms in darker colors (purple/black) to help fish find the bait in stained water. Lake St. Clair The ice is gone, and the Open Water Season has officially begun. • Current Status: Water is sitting around 38°F.

Baby, its cold outside. It's really col

March 28, 2026

Vanila Ice couldn't have said it better himself! The air was cold but the fishing hot. Our trip started at daylight, and we ran out to Stoney Point in Brest Bay. We trolled back into the bay using Bandits and P-10's. Leads were 20', 30', and 40'. P-10's in green and gold were our hot baits. Limits were caught in pretty short order, which let us fish for the Captain and First Mate limits. Walleye were not safe this morning! It was so cold that icicles formed on our planer board flags! Sometimes we question our sanity on these early season trips. However, when the big fish hit the boat it warms you up! Enjoy the outdoors!

Fishing is heating up!!

March 25, 2026

Trolling Lake Erie’s western basin is really heating up. Book today before these big girls go away!

Huron Ohio. Wait, I thought this was La

March 21, 2026

With the far western basin of Lake Erie and the Detroit River full of mud. We decided to travel east a little way past Sandusky. It did not disappoint! The fish were active from the moment the lines were in the water, and we had a great trip even though it was cold and windy. The crew did fantastic; we went 24 for 24 without a lost fish. It was smiles and piles of walleye.

Early Season BIG FISH

March 21, 2026

What an awesome start to our Great Lakes fishing season. What a beautiful day on the water for March we are so excited to get this season.

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What anglers said about fishing in Michigan

Park on the street out in front of the marina. He went out pretty early, which was good because the fish were biting best earlier!

5.0 / 5

Park on the street out in front of the marina. He went out pretty early, which was good because the fish were biting best earlier!

💥WYANDOTTE SPRING WALLEYE 2026 💥

weather is up and down in April. Walleye are there you just have to keep working.

5.0 / 5

weather is up and down in April. Walleye are there you just have to keep working.

Savage Pursuit Guide Service – Detroit River

Dress warmer then you think you can always peel layers, and bring hat, and gloves.

5.0 / 5

Dress warmer then you think you can always peel layers, and bring hat, and gloves.

Michigan Charters Detroit River Walleye

It was truly a pleasure The weather was rough but we still had a great time and caught our limit The captain was great and was a pleasure fishing with him

5.0 / 5

It was truly a pleasure The weather was rough but we still had a great time and caught our limit The captain was great and was a pleasure fishing with him

Detroit Hookers

We needed a canadian license which can be purchased online. fishing the river is more the effort if the anglers jigging compared to trolling where its more the work of the captain.

5.0 / 5

We needed a canadian license which can be purchased online. fishing the river is more the effort if the anglers jigging compared to trolling where its more the work of the captain.

Get Hooked Fishing Charters

be ready for the weather. especially early or late season. lake weather is a lot colder than land.

5.0 / 5

be ready for the weather. especially early or late season. lake weather is a lot colder than land.

Savage Pursuit Guide Service – Detroit River

Ice fishing is always weather dependent. We are thankful we were able to go.

5.0 / 5

Ice fishing is always weather dependent. We are thankful we were able to go.

Storm Hawk Fishing –Ice Fishing Traverse City

We caught a lot of brown trout on tip ups, but most were too small to keep. The ones we kept just barely made it past the 12" minimum.

5.0 / 5

We caught a lot of brown trout on tip ups, but most were too small to keep. The ones we kept just barely made it past the 12" minimum.

FWJO Ice Fishing Near Traverse City

The Muskegon River was full of Chinook and other species in late October. The scenery was beautiful and the river was far from being crowded.

5.0 / 5

The Muskegon River was full of Chinook and other species in late October. The scenery was beautiful and the river was far from being crowded.

Dan Nealy's Fishing Buddies

water wasn’t quite cold enough this year at this time for the walleye to be actively striking.

5.0 / 5

water wasn’t quite cold enough this year at this time for the walleye to be actively striking.

J. Young Outdoors- Reel Livin'

the fish were not in the river yet so i booked this charter. great experience! i will do this again.

5.0 / 5

the fish were not in the river yet so i booked this charter. great experience! i will do this again.

Lentner Rip Charters

Take the time to learn how the fish react to your fishing methods. Find out what works and doesn’t. Having a knowledgeable guide or instructor / friend is a very big step up toward getting prepared to legally hook and land kings.

5.0 / 5

Steelhead Nation Outfitters

As long as the weather is good, I don’t think you can go wrong. Seriously one of the best lakes I’ve ever been to/fished. Absolutely beautiful and would recommend to anyone

5.0 / 5

As long as the weather is good, I don’t think you can go wrong. Seriously one of the best lakes I’ve ever been to/fished. Absolutely beautiful and would recommend to anyone

Art of Fishing Guide Service

Dress warm, bring comfy clothes and snacks. If you get sea sick take a Dramamine and remember that fishing is about patience and reeling never stops lol

5.0 / 5

Dress warm, bring comfy clothes and snacks. If you get sea sick take a Dramamine and remember that fishing is about patience and reeling never stops lol

Windrift Sport Fishing II

Forgot to mention that Capn Anthony knows the river very well and knows how to get us in the Fish. Booking him for next year on the Manistee.

5.0 / 5

Forgot to mention that Capn Anthony knows the river very well and knows how to get us in the Fish. Booking him for next year on the Manistee.

Steelhead Nation Outfitters

Watch the weather report and lake conditions. If your group had anyone who gets motion sick bring/take meds, & electrolytes. Bring layers it can get hot & cold quickly. Have fun!

5.0 / 5

Watch the weather report and lake conditions. If your group had anyone who gets motion sick bring/take meds, & electrolytes. Bring layers it can get hot & cold quickly. Have fun!

FishGH – Down Time

Excellent fishing lake. Not too big, plenty of variety, and low traffic compared to a lot of other Michigan lakes

5.0 / 5

Excellent fishing lake. Not too big, plenty of variety, and low traffic compared to a lot of other Michigan lakes

Third Coast Charters

Have fun, whether you're catching or not, enjoy the ride! Dress in layers. Shore weather is different that out in the open. Take that jacket!

5.0 / 5

Have fun, whether you're catching or not, enjoy the ride! Dress in layers. Shore weather is different that out in the open. Take that jacket!

Lured Inn Charters

Fishing is fishing! As Capt. Bob says, "the best time to go fishing is when the fish are biting"! Now, if anyone can predict that, you would make millions.......

5.0 / 5

Fishing is fishing! As Capt. Bob says, "the best time to go fishing is when the fish are biting"! Now, if anyone can predict that, you would make millions.......

Mariah Charters

Schedule a few hours with ReelMaster Charters. Captain Brady has the experience to fish the White Lake and Lake Michigan. Let's support this gentleman. He's worthy of your business.

5.0 / 5

Schedule a few hours with ReelMaster Charters. Captain Brady has the experience to fish the White Lake and Lake Michigan. Let's support this gentleman. He's worthy of your business.