Jeff's Bait & Tackle (734‑289‑4901) in Monroe is now open again for another season.  Located at Exit #15 off I‑75, they not only carry licenses, bait, tackle, beer & snacks, but will freeze your catch ‑ ‑ ‑ free!  And they're open 7 days a week.

We'd like to welcome Don Dietz of Vessel Assist Monroe (734‑637‑2280) to the Fish Finder.  Often referred to as the "Boat Owner's Auto Club" it's easy to see how this service is invaluable to anyone who owns a boat!  With membership, they offer a free, unlimited towing service, free delivery of fuel & parts, boat insurance & financing, and tons of benefits & discounts.  Call Don for all the details, or visit their website.

Steve & Kathy at Wyandotte Boat Ramp (734‑284‑6774) in Wyandotte report that the walleye fishing has been great, now that the warm weather is finally here!  Crawler harnesses are working well, in flashy colors. Customer "Mark" reported that he caught four nice‑sized walleye and a couple smallmouth along the BASF wall, hand lining with clown Rapalas in only 2 hours!  Another WBR customer, Andy, reported he had been fishing with a friend at night (from 7 pm to 10 pm) and picked up 2 in front of the WBR launch ‑‑‑ then moved to the flat, right before dark and caught 7 more, mostly on #5 clown Rapalas and #7 jointed clown Rapalas.  Don't forget ... WBR carries perch and walleye shiners and also night crawlers.

Capt. Gordon Runyon, Jr. of Day Dreamer Charters (800‑889‑1183) is now accepting reservations for perch charters, which start in August.  These trips book quickly, so be sure to call now to reserve your date.  Or you can book your trip online (see address in ad). 

At deadline, the DNR reports that Lake Erie continues to provide some very good walleye fishing near Bolles Harbor and Sterling State Park.  Anglers are drifting with crawler harnesses on bottom bouncers or trolling with spoons or Hot‑n‑Tots.  Folks are getting limit catches of walleye just east of Bolles Harbor in 25 to 35 feet of water.

In Brest Bay and also off Stoney Pointe, fish are being taken in shallow waters 12 to 18 feet deep on gold/purple Hot‑n‑Tots in the early morning hours.  Perch are hitting in the shipping channel in 20 to 30 feet of water.

In the Detroit River, a few walleye are being taken jigging just north of Wyandotte, close to the steel mill, on brown rubber worms.  Anglers are catching lots of walleye, trolling in the Trenton Channel, as well as in the southern end of the river, according to the DNR.

White bass are hitting non‑stop near the southern tip of Grosse Ile.  Also, good numbers of walleye are being caught at the warm water discharge, just south of Elizabeth Park.

Brest Bay Marina (734 289‑1234 reports that tons of walleye are hitting in 21 feet of water, off Stoney Pointe and also drifting with crawler harnesses and bottom bouncers.  Also folks have been trolling with a "hot rod jr. streak" spoon with good results.

This is the weather we've been waiting all year for, so get out there and enjoy!