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APR 7, ’19
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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2026 Ultimate Sport Show Tour!
I’m not trying to rush winter. I’m sure some semblance of winter is on the way. That means we are approaching the 2026 Ultimate Sport Show Tour – the three biggest fishing and outdoor sport shows in Michigan!
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Bass Fishing News Closures Fisheries Management Fishing News MI Department of Natural Resources MI DNR Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Inland Waterway Bass Fishing Closure Defeated
Yesterday at the Natural Resources Commission meeting in Lansing, science prevailed thanks to many, many persons who took the time to write in, and especially those who showed up to speak before the Commission on Commissioner Walters’ amendment to close bass fishing on the Inland Waterway and Black Lake from May 1 until the third Saturday in June.
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Burt Mullett Lakes Spring Bass Fishing Closure Proposed
Just before the October Natural Resources Committee meeting on Thursday, October 9, Commissioner John Walters added an amendment to Fisheries Order 206 – “Bass – Closed bass CIR season from May 1 – Friday before the third Saturday in June for Burt, Mullet, Crooked, Pickerel, and Black Lakes and their connecting waters.”
Latest Fishing & Outdoor News
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Articles | Bass Fishing | Bass Fishing News | Fisheries Management | Lake St Clair | MI Department of Natural Resources | News | Species related
Lake St. Clair Smallmouth Bass Fishing by the Numbers
Now is the best time to be a bass angler on Lake St. Clair in at least the last 50 years according to a recent long-term MDNR fisheries research study.
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Clinton River Cutoff to be Dredged UPDATE
Due to low water levels on the Great Lakes, particularly Lake St. Clair, the mouth of the channel at the Michigan DNR Clinton River Cutoff ramp needs to be dredged.
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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.
Latest Bass Fishing Tips & Articles
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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?
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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 that we are just scratching the surface on what is available in this fishery.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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).
Outdoor Show News
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KVD and Z Featured at Ultimate Sport Show 2025
Over 4 Acres of Fishing and Hunting Gear, Fishing Boats, Seminars and more available starting Thursday, March 13 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Many great seminars featuring Kevin VanDam and Mark Zona.
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Outdoorama | Shows | Showspan
Something for Everyone Outdoorama 2025
If you enjoy your time in the outdoors – hunting, fishing, boating, camping etc. – then Suburban Collection Showplace is the place for you and your family Feb. 20-23 when the 52nd Annual Outdoorama returns to town.
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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.
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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