Mar 7, 2019

Lake St. Clair: Recent cold temperatures have firmed up conditions in the canals, marinas, and nearshore areas. For the rest of the lake, please do not drive vehicles on the ice this late in the season. Use caution near the Fair Haven ramp due a truck going through the ice. Fishing success was sporadic now that the fish are in that slow mid-winter pattern.

St. Clair River: This time of year, boat anglers are often lured out to try to get in some early spring fishing. Ice from southern Lake Huron will often clog at the Bluewater Bridge and temporarily stop the flow of ice. Conditions can change drastically in a short time period, so anglers need to use extreme caution as shifting winds or changes in ice flow can completely cut off access to the boat launch.

Michigan DNR

These guys were fishing Mitchells Bay a few days ago.

Mar 20, 2019

Detroit River: Boat anglers are taking a few walleyes, but it is still early. Those fishing the canals near Gibraltar caught a good number of perch. Boat anglers need to go slow and watch for ice coming down the river.

Lake St. Clair: Most of the ice is gone and any remaining ice should not be considered safe. There is still some ice present at the Selfridge and Fairhaven boat launches. The Harley Ensign Launch and Brandenburg Park are wide open however there are no docks in anywhere and they won't be for a couple weeks.

St. Clair River: Had no ice flowing in the main river. There is very little ice currently in Lake Huron. Boats are launching out of Marysville and Decker's Landing. Some walleye and salmon are being caught near Port Huron.

Michigan DNR