Lake St. Clair Fishing Charter - 4 Hour Trip
Private Trip
Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing
Private 4hour fishing charter on Lake St. Clair watersAccommodates up to 5 guests with professional captain guidanceScenic views of Detroit and Windsor skylines included
Looking for a solid day on the water right here in St. Clair Shores? This 4-hour private fishing charter puts you and up to four buddies on some of the best fishing waters Michigan has to offer. Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River system create a unique fishery that's been producing trophy catches for decades, and Captain [Name] at Reel Therapy Sportfishing knows exactly where to put you on the fish. Whether you're after walleye, smallmouth bass, or muskie, these waters deliver consistently from May through October. You'll get killer views of the Detroit and Windsor skylines as a bonus, but trust me - once the fish start biting, you won't be looking at buildings.
Your 4-hour charter kicks off from St. Clair Shores, and we'll head out based on what's biting best that day. Lake St. Clair is massive - over 400 square miles of prime fishing water - so there's always somewhere productive to wet a line. The beauty of this system is the variety: shallow flats loaded with smallmouth, deeper channels holding walleye, and weed edges where muskie lurk. Captain knows these waters like the back of his hand, from the Canadian shoals to the river mouths where baitfish stack up. The boat's equipped with top-notch electronics, so we're not just guessing where the fish are. Most trips involve multiple spots depending on conditions and what species you're targeting. Weather plays a huge role here - calm days let us work the open lake, while windier conditions might keep us in the river system where it's more protected but equally productive.
We run a mix of techniques depending on the season and target species. Trolling is huge on Lake St. Clair - we'll pull crankbaits, spoons, and diving plugs at various depths to cover water and locate active fish. The captain provides all rods, reels, and tackle, including planer boards for spreading lines and downriggers for precise depth control. When we mark fish on the sonar, we'll often switch to vertical jigging or casting to work specific structures. The rocky reefs and drop-offs here are perfect for vertical presentations, especially for smallmouth bass. Live bait fishing with leeches, crawlers, and minnows is deadly when fish are finicky. The boat carries a full selection of artificials too - everything from jigs and plastics to topwater baits for those explosive surface strikes. Electronics include GPS, fishfinder, and radar, plus all required safety gear. The setup is designed to maximize your fishing time while keeping everyone comfortable and safe on the water.
The walleye fishing here is absolutely legendary, and for good reason. Lake St. Clair walleye run big - we're talking fish in the 6 to 10-pound range regularly, with monsters pushing 12 pounds or more showing up each season. These fish are fighters too, not the typical "wet sock" walleye you might catch elsewhere. Peak season runs from late spring through early fall, with evening bites being particularly hot during summer months. Walleye here feed heavily on the abundant gizzard shad and emerald shiners, making them fat and aggressive. The key is finding the right depth - sometimes they're shallow on the flats in 8 feet, other times you need to work 25-30 feet along the shipping channels. What makes these walleye special is their incredible table quality and the consistent action you can expect throughout the season.
Smallmouth bass fishing is world-class, and I'm not exaggerating. The rocky structure and clear water create perfect smallmouth habitat, and these fish are absolute bulldogs. We're seeing fish in the 3-5 pound range consistently, with 6+ pounders caught regularly. Summer months bring the best action when smallies move up on the rocky shoals and reefs. These fish hit everything from tubes and grubs to topwater baits, and the fights are spectacular - multiple jumps and bulldogging runs that'll test your drag system. The Canadian side offers some of the best smallmouth structure, and the fish there seem to grow even bigger thanks to the abundant crayfish population. Peak times are early morning and late afternoon, though you can catch them throughout the day if you know where to look.
Muskie fishing adds serious excitement to any Lake St. Clair trip. This lake produces trophy muskie annually, including fish over 50 inches and 40+ pounds. These apex predators patrol the weed edges and deeper structure, ambushing everything from perch to suckers. Muskie season peaks in fall when water temperatures drop and these fish feed aggressively before winter. The adrenaline rush of a muskie strike is unmatched - these fish explode on baits with incredible violence, then wage aerial battles that'll have your heart pounding. We target them with large spinnerbaits, bucktails, and jerkbaits, though they'll hit trolled baits too. Even if you don't boat one, just seeing a 40-inch fish follow your lure back to the boat is an experience you won't forget.
This 4-hour charter gives you serious fishing time without eating up your entire day, making it perfect for families, business groups, or anyone wanting a taste of what Lake St. Clair offers. The private boat means you're not dealing with other anglers' schedules or skill levels - it's your trip, fished your way. Captain provides everything you need tackle-wise, though you're welcome to bring your own gear if you prefer. The season runs May through October, with each month offering different opportunities and species. Early season means post-spawn walleye and aggressive smallmouth, while fall brings the year's best muskie fishing and fat walleye preparing for winter. Don't wait too long to book - prime weekend slots fill up fast, especially during
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