As of October 26, 2024, the fishing scene on Lake St. Clair is looking promising, despite the recent strong winds that have been affecting the area.

### Weather and Tidal Conditions
Today, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 58°F and a low of 45°F, making it a comfortable day for fishing. The winds are forecasted to be moderate, coming from the northwest at about 10 mph. Sunrise was at 7:47 AM, and sunset will be at 6:14 PM.

### Fish Activity
Walleye and perch action has been steadily picking up over the past week. Anglers have reported catching these fish between the spillway and the Metropark in 13 to 15 feet of water. Perch activity has been particularly strong near the dumping grounds and in Ford Cove.

Smallmouth bass fishing is also starting to gain momentum, especially on the south end of the lake. These bass are being found further out on the lake in about 15 feet of water, where drop shot jigging has proven effective.

### Best Lures and Bait
For walleye, blade baits and minnows on perch rigs have been working well. For perch, live minnows on perch rigs are the go-to choice. Smallmouth bass are biting well on drop shot rigs, and using lures like the Great Lakes Finesse drop worm, especially in green pumpkin with purple flake, has been successful in deeper waters.

### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots for walleye and perch is the area between the spillway and the Metropark, particularly near the dumping grounds. For smallmouth bass, the south end of the lake is where you want to be, focusing on areas with weed patches in about 15 feet of water. Another good spot is along the shoreline south of Hartley and near Selfridge or Brandenburg Park.

Overall, it's a great day to get out on Lake St. Clair, with a variety of fish species active and the right conditions to make for a productive and enjoyable fishing trip.