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Lake St. Clair Smallmouth On The Move
For the last 16 years, my job has been to find spots on Lake St. Clair to document for smallmouth anglers. In spite of all my efforts to do so, I can unequivocally say…
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KVD & Z Headline 2025 Ultimate Fishing Show
Hundreds of New Fishing Boats, the largest Ice Fishing Display in the state, and a Star-Studded Lineup of Seminars by some of the best anglers in the world combine to make the 42nd annual Ultimate Fishing Show–Detroit the largest and best Pure Fishing Show in the country.
2025 Ultimate Sport Show Tour Coming Soon!
Ready or not, they’re coming! The 2025 Ultimate Sport Show Tour is on the calendar and steadily approaching with the 3 best outdoor shows before the season really gets going!
New Smallmouth Bass Acoustic Tag Study on Lake St. Clair
The Michigan DNR is conducting an acoustic tagging study on Lake St. Clair Smallmouth Bass to better understand their distribution through the lake and habitat use.
Latest Fishing & Outdoor News
2017 D & R Sports Center Spring Fishing Show
Announcing the 29th Annual D & R Sports Center Spring Fishing & Boat Show! It’s their largest sale of year with factory reps and FREE seminars by professional anglers.
Beginners Bass Fishing Class May 13
In this class for beginners, starting at 10 a.m., the Outdoor Skills Academy pro-staff will present various strategies and techniques for chasing northern Michigan bass.
Bruce Kraemer lands pending state record Michigan smallmouth bass
Bruce Kraemer of Indian River, Michigan likes to fish the Indian River. It’s just a few hundred feet from his house so it’s convenient to fish his favorite shore fishing point.
Latest Bass Fishing Tips & Articles
The New Lake St. Clair: High Water, High Water, High Water
It’s been just over 30 years since water levels were high like they are today, so how has the bass fishing been?
Lake St. Clair Smallmouth On The Move
For the last 16 years, my job has been to find spots on Lake St. Clair to document for smallmouth anglers. In spite of all my efforts to do so, I can unequivocally say that we are just scratching the surface on what is available in this fishery.
Quote from Roland Martin
Over the years, many young people and aspiring pros have asked me for the best career advice I could give them. My answer has always been simply “come early and stay late.”
Conservation & Legislation News
Aquatic Invasive Plants
This is resource page for aquatic invasive plants (weeds) including information on identifying them, and how you can help if you choose to. In Michigan, Starry Stonewort is becoming a real issue with over 120 lakes at least infested with it.
Winter 2017 VHS Virus Fish Kills on Lake St. Clair
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that test results on fish collected in the ongoing fish kill event on Lake St. Clair were confirmed to be positive for viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSv).
Michigan: Conversations, Coffee with DNR Fisheries
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced public forums again will be held throughout the state this year (2017), inviting the public to discuss local and statewide fisheries management activities and concerns.
Outdoor Show News
79th Annual Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids
The 79th Annual Ultimate Sport Show – Grand Rapids is March 7 – March 10, 2024 at DeVos Place. Over 4 acres of fishing and hunting gear, outdoor travel, fishing boats and seminars!
Outdoorama 2024 up next!
Michigan’s original sportsmen’s show – Outdoorama 2024 up next! February 22 – 25 at Suburban Collection Showplace.
All-star Lineup at Country’s Largest Fishing Show Jan. 11-14, 2024
Kevin VanDam headlines a Star-Studded lineup of Seminar Speakers when the largest freshwater fishing show in the country, the Ultimate Fishing Show–Detroit, drops anchor January 11-14, 2024
Special Features
Mexico Bass
Every bass anglers owes it to themselves to make at least one trip to the giant bass lakes of Mexico! We’ve traveled with Ron Speed Jr’s Adventures.
Peacock Bass
Peacock bass fishing in Brazil with Ron Speed Jr’s Adventures is truly the fishing experience of a lifetime! A must do trip for every angler!
Bass Forum
Visit our family-friendly bass fishing forum covering Michigan, the Great Lakes Region and beyond for the bass fishing knowledge you need!
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