Detroit River
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Species

Season
Detroit River Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Wacky Rigs1
Walleye10 Reports
Largemouth Bass2 Reports
Smallmouth Bass1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Dominik Delgado
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3/22/25
Species
Walleye
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 0-9'
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
38°
Species
Walleye
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 20'+
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Perch
Rig a Lunker City Fin-s-Minnow or your favorite soft plastic on a 3/4-1oz jig head with a stinger hook. 35-40 feet deep, surface water temp should be around 40 degrees
Top Fishing Techniques
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