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Detroit River (Wyandotte) fishing conditions · Michigan

Now until tomorrow 11 amWalleye

The bite peaks at 96. Water is 55°, inside their 50–72° range, and a solunar period lands on the window.

Log a trip here
Right now: 96 for walleye, go · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Walleye, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 964 pm
  2. 92
  3. 92
  4. 927 pm
  5. 92
  6. 92
  7. 9210 pm
  8. 96
  9. 96Sun
  10. 921 am
  11. 92
  12. 92
  13. 924 am
  14. 92
  15. 92
  16. 967 am
  17. 92
  18. 92
  19. 9210 am
  20. 88
  21. 88
  22. 841 pm
  23. 84
  24. 84
  25. 924 pm
  26. 96
  27. 92
  28. 927 pm
  29. 92
  30. 92
  31. 9210 pm
  32. 92
  33. 96Mon
  34. 961 am
  35. 92
  36. 92
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
55°F

Walleye range 50–72°

Wind
10 mph

From the west-northwest

Flow
185,000 cfs

steady · -7% in 24 h

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:19 pm

Sky
Mostly Cloudy

No rain expected

Air
52°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Steady

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Michigan regulations for these waters.

Walleye

Walleye

Sander vitreus

96GoNow until tomorrow 11 am

Water

55°
40°50–72° · ideal 62°82°

Why

Walleye feeds aggressively in low light. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Inside walleye's active range. Holds 10–40 ft down.

Keep

15" minimum · 6 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Lake Erie, the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River: 15" minimum, 6 a day, open all year. Michigan resets this limit every May 1.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Erie, Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and St. Clair River

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov, from NOAA satellite surface-temperature analysis of the lake, 2023–2025. More on walleye

Yellow Perch

Yellow perch

Perca flavescens

90GoNow until tomorrow 11 am

Water

55°
35°45–70° · ideal 58°80°

Why

Right in yellow perch's ideal range. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

25 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Michigan: no size limit, 25 a day, open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Michigan

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–May, Oct–Nov, from NOAA satellite surface-temperature analysis of the lake, 2023–2025. More on yellow perch

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass

Micropterus dolomieu

84Worth the tripNow until tomorrow 11 am

Water

55°
45°55–78° · ideal 68°88°

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Inside smallmouth bass's active range. Settled river level — clearer water, easier wading. Holds 3–30 ft down.

Keep

14" minimum · 5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River and the Detroit River: 14" minimum, 5 a day combined. Possession season opens the third Saturday in June (Jun 19 in 2027) and runs to Dec 31; catch and immediate release the rest of the year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River and Detroit River

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Nov, from NOAA satellite surface-temperature analysis of the lake, 2023–2025. More on smallmouth bass

Common Carp

Common carp

Cyprinus carpio

78Worth the tripNow until tomorrow 11 am

Water

55°
42°52–86° · ideal 72°96°

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Inside common carp's active range. Holds 1–15 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Michigan: "All others", carp included, have no size limit, no possession limit and are open all year. Live carp may not be used as bait. Bighead, silver, black and grass carp may not be possessed alive.

Verified Oct 18, 2026 · Michigan

Last checked 20 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: May–Oct, from NOAA satellite surface-temperature analysis of the lake, 2023–2025. More on common carp

The water

  • Water temperature55°F
  • River185,000 cfs · steady · -7% in 24 h
  • Seas1.3 ft at the nearest buoy
  • Barometer30.06 inHg, steady

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:19 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow7:14 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:50 pm–4:50 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:30 pm–12:30 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 6:20 am–7:20 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Michigan DNR publishes a report for the state.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

The connecting channel between Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie, and the stage for one of the largest walleye runs in North America — the April "hand-lining" jig fishery off Detroit draws boats from across the Midwest. Smallmouth bass and yellow perch round out a world-class urban fishery. Public ramps line the lower river at Wyandotte and Trenton.

Michigan resets Great Lakes bag limits each May 1. Walleye 6/day (15" min) through the spring run.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Lake St. Clair (Metropark)31 mi · MichiganBest now until tomorrow 1 pm
80Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Detroit River (Wyandotte)?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Detroit River (Wyandotte) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Detroit River (Wyandotte)?

Detroit River (Wyandotte) is listed on this site for 4 commonly-targeted species: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Common Carp. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Detroit River (Wyandotte)?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Detroit River (Wyandotte) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Detroit River (Wyandotte) have?

Detroit River (Wyandotte) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Michigan resets Great Lakes bag limits each May 1. Walleye 6/day (15" min) through the spring run.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Detroit River (Wyandotte)?

state agency regulations apply at Detroit River (Wyandotte). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Detroit River (Wyandotte) tidal water?

No. Detroit River (Wyandotte) is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.