Lake St. Clair Ice Fishing Report: Perch, Walleye, and Panfish Biting Strong in Early January

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Lake St. Clair angling guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp early January mornin', Sunday the 4th at 8:33 AM UTC. Winter's grip is on, and we're talkin' solid ice conditions across the lake—perfect for punchin' through and droppin' lines, accordin' to the latest Lake St. Clair Michigan Fishing Report Today podcast from Spreaker, dated January 3rd.

Weather's holdin' cool and stable, highs in the low 20s°F with light winds from the northwest—prime for safe ice access, no major storms brewin'. Sunrise hit around 7:50 AM, sunset 'bout 5:10 PM, givin' ya a solid 9-hour window. No tidal action here on this freshwater beast, but solunar peaks from Fishing Reminder show major bite windows mid-mornin' and late afternoon near Saint Clair Shores.

Fish are active under the ice! Recent reports highlight walleye, perch, and panfish hotspots lightin' up—Spreaker's got smallies, walleye, and perch bitin' strong into late season, with ice fishin' on fire. Perch schools are roamers, hittin' hard in 20-25 feet; limits are tight at 5-fish to protect 'em, but action's non-stop when ya find 'em.

Best lures? Blade baits like Acme Hyper Glides for those big perch—short hops off bottom, let 'em pendulum swing. Spoons, jiggin' minnows, and gold chain hooks with sinkers for walleye and panfish. Live minnows seal the deal on the bigger slabs.

Hot spots: Anchor near the main gaps off Saint Clair Shores for perch chaos, or hit the shallower flats around the Detroit River mouth for walleye—stay mobile, drill fresh holes.

Bundle up, check ice thickness, and get after 'em safe!

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