As of November 3rd, 2024, Lake St. Clair is transitioning into its fall fishing pattern, which promises some exciting angling opportunities. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.

### Weather and Tidal Conditions
The weather today is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 55°F and a low of 45°F, making it a comfortable day for fishing. Since Lake St. Clair is a freshwater lake connected to the Great Lakes system, it does not have significant tidal changes, but water levels can fluctuate slightly due to wind and other factors.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:43 AM, and sunset is at 5:53 PM, providing a good window for both morning and evening fishing.

### Fish Activity
Fish activity has been steady, especially for smallmouth bass. As the water temperatures drop, these bass are starting to school up tighter, particularly around the shipping channel and the Mile Roads area. Anglers have also reported catching walleye, musky, and catfish in various parts of the lake.

### Types and Amounts of Fish Caught
Yesterday, anglers caught a mix of species. Smallmouth bass were abundant in the 15 to 16-foot depths, halfway out to the shipping channel and around the yacht club area. Walleye were caught near buoy 12 in the shipping channel in about 45 feet of water. Musky and catfish were also reported, with musky being caught at night using various lures.

### Best Lures and Bait
For smallmouth bass, using live bait like crawlers or minnows, along with soft plastics and jigs, has been effective. For walleye, crawlers and jigs have worked well. Musky anglers have had success with magnum spoons and j-plugs, especially during low light conditions.

### Hot Spots
- **Shipping Channel**: This area has been hot for walleye, musky, and smallmouth bass.
- **Mile Roads Area**: Known for its smallmouth bass, this spot is particularly good as the fish school up in the cooler water.
- **Yacht Club Area**: Another good spot for smallmouth bass, with fish holding in slightly deeper waters.
- **North Channel**: Fishing at night in this area has yielded some nice catches of smallmouth bass and other species.

Overall, Lake St. Clair is offering a diverse and active fishery as we move into the fall season. With the right lures and knowledge of the hot spots, you should have a productive day on the water.