detroit river run.

WalleyeFreak1972 · **Joined:** Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:40 am **Posts:** 166

was approached by a friend tonight about going down to windsor next spring for the walleye run
down there and was wondering if anyone knows the exact date they are in season down there and
when the best times to go to windsor to fish them is? any info is greatly appreciated,seen some really
great posts on here be4 about the runs there and think its time to get down there and go for gold!

chasineyes/everywher · **Posted:** Sat Oct 29, 2011 3:49 pm

early to mid April,pal dress like winter and have a good trolling motor, lots of 3/8 to 1/2 oz jigs ,be prepared to move lots,like 10-20 kms up or down the river,gulp powerbaits plastics etc,also an american fishing license,michigan

WalleyeFreak1972 · **Joined:** Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:40 am **Posts:** 166

chasineyes/everywher wrote:

early to mid April,pal dress like winter and have a good trolling motor, lots of 3/8 to 1/2 oz jigs ,be prepared to move lots,like 10-20 kms up or down the river,gulp powerbaits plastics etc,also an american fishing license,michigan

ya none of that will be a problem

just curious though why you need an american fishing liscense
isnt half the detroit river canadian?

chasineyes/everywher · **Posted:** Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:19 am

ya but the american side is where the majority of the fish sit,you can catch fish on the canadian side but there seem to be more on the other side

Bob Devine · **Posted:** Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:54 am

chasineyes/everywher wrote:

ya but the american side is where the majority of the fish sit,you can catch fish on the canadian side but there seem to be more on the other side

Most of the fish-fishing takes place in Michigan waters due to water clarity in the spring. Other than the Trenton channel and a few other spots most of the USA shoreline has a steel breakwall with limited spawning opportunities. When good water clarity is on the Ont side the boats all move.

Dont be afraid to use heavier jigs 5/8-3/4 if you are fishing deeper or are new to the area. It is best to make sure you are making bottom contact than be guessing.

Best times are when you can make it. Day in and day out things change and so will the water clairty. Early April you have a better chance of catching a bigger fish, mid to late April you have a chance for a numbers day.

chasineyes/everywher · **Posted:** Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:37 pm

i differ to Bob ,he,s the guy for the Detroit river,myself i get down there 3-6 times a year,and i usually fish the american side, my best fishing is there, that is my experience,but for sure Bob is the man,you should hire him for a day-huge learning curve,took me a few trips to become familiar with a few spots.

WalleyeFreak1972 · **Joined:** Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:40 am **Posts:** 166

ok silly question,can we buy an american fishing liscense in canada or will we have to cross the boarder to purchase 1?
what do they charge for their fishing liscense? have never fished in american waters so i have no clue,thnx

Bob Devine · **Posted:** Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:53 am

The walleye season does NOT close. Open yr round, but really first week of April till the ice comes in Dec.
You can buy and print a Michigan license online $8 for the DAY or $36 for the yr. US residents pay upwards of $80 for an Ont license. Our guide rates are less than other parts of Ont too.
Make sure you do have ID when in the boat on the US side, I have never had an issue in 20 plus yrs of fishing.

WalleyeFreak1972 · **Joined:** Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:40 am **Posts:** 166

thnx for the info,greatly appreciated.

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