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Michigan Department of Natural Resources employee holds a large Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass. CREDIT: MDNR
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

ByDan Kimmel April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

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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Boating | Fishing News | Fishing related | News | Public Access

Clinton River Cutoff to be Dredged UPDATE

ByDan Kimmel April 4, 2025May 8, 2025

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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Shows | Showspan | Ultimate Sport Show

KVD and Z Featured at Ultimate Sport Show 2025

ByDan Kimmel March 4, 2025March 4, 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.

Read More KVD and Z Featured at Ultimate Sport Show 2025Continue

Outdoorama 2025 logo in Novi at Suburban Collection Showplace February 20-23.
Outdoorama | Shows | Showspan

Something for Everyone Outdoorama 2025

ByDan Kimmel February 7, 2025April 4, 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
Shows | Showspan | Ultimate Fishing Show

KVD & Z Headline 2025 Ultimate Fishing Show

ByDan Kimmel December 20, 2024December 20, 2024

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.

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Lake Ultimate on the water bass boat seminars at the 2025 Ultimate Sport Show Tour!
Outdoorama | Shows | Showspan | Ultimate Fishing Show | Ultimate Sport Show

2025 Ultimate Sport Show Tour Coming Soon!

ByDan Kimmel October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

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!

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External tag and sutures on Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass that is part of the new acoustic tag study.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | MI Department of Natural Resources

New Smallmouth Bass Acoustic Tag Study on Lake St. Clair

ByDan Kimmel May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

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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Shows | Showspan | Ultimate Sport Show

79th Annual Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids

Byeditor February 26, 2024April 23, 2024

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!

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Outdoorama | Shows | Showspan

Outdoorama 2024 up next!

Byeditor January 15, 2024April 23, 2024

Michigan’s original sportsmen’s show – Outdoorama 2024 up next! February 22 – 25 at Suburban Collection Showplace.

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Kevin VanDam performing a seminar at D & R Sports Center on March 29, 2016.
Shows | Showspan | Ultimate Fishing Show

All-star Lineup at Country’s Largest Fishing Show Jan. 11-14, 2024

Byeditor December 23, 2023

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

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Conservation | Invasive Species

Aquatic Invasive Plants

Byeditor November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

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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Hawg trough crowd for Joe Thomas at the Ultimate Sport Show - Grand Rapids
Shows | Showspan | Ultimate Sport Show

78th Annual Ultimate Sport Show Takes Over DeVos Place – March 9-12, 2023

Byeditor March 3, 2023December 19, 2023

The Ultimate Sport Show – Grand Rapids returns to DeVos Place, March 9-12, offering the latest fishing, hunting and camping gear, as well as seminars

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Family Fun, Conservation Highlight 50th Annual Outdoorama

Byeditor February 23, 2023December 20, 2023

It’s hard to fathom that southeast Michigan’s premiere outdoors has been around for a half century but it’s true. Over those 50 years the show has grown

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Kevin VanDam headlines the 2023 Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi.
Shows | Showspan | Ultimate Fishing Show

2023 Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi January 12-15

Byeditor January 7, 2023December 19, 2023

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

Read More 2023 Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi January 12-15Continue

Outdoorama | Shows | Showspan

Expanded Outdoorama Features More Fishing and Hunting Gear

Byeditor February 26, 2020October 20, 2023

The show that celebrates Michigan’s conservation heritage returns to Detroit February 27 through March 1 when Outdoorama sets up camp at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

Read More Expanded Outdoorama Features More Fishing and Hunting GearContinue

Wayne Carpenter and Frank Keller bass fishing Lake St. Clair 1400
Articles | Bass Fishing Guide | Lake St Clair | Tournament Strategy

The New Lake St. Clair: High Water, High Water, High Water

ByWayne Carpenter April 7, 2019August 5, 2023

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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Captain Wayne Carpenter Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass
Articles | Bass Fishing Guide | Lake St Clair | Where-to Fish

Lake St. Clair Smallmouth On The Move

ByWayne Carpenter April 7, 2019August 5, 2023

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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Shows | Showspan | Ultimate Sport Show

The Longest Running Sport Show is the Ultimate Sport Show!

Byeditor March 12, 2019October 20, 2023

74th-annual Ultimate Sport Show – Grand Rapids to fill DeVos Place March 14-17, 2019 Some things never change… Or do they? Take the Ultimate Sport…

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