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.