St. Clair Shores, MI Fishing Trip — July

Your St. Clair Shores, MI Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 68°F3.1" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in July

8 species
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
MuskieGood
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

July Weather in St. Clair Shores

82°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

45 Guides Near St. Clair Shores

No guides are based in St. Clair Shores, but these guides operate nearby.

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Michigan Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. All-species license covers all state waters.

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Species Regulations

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5
Size Limit:No size limit

Applies to channel, flathead, and blue catfish, in combination. Check the current Michigan Fishing Guide for any location-specific regulations.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round, catch-and-release only from January 1 - Friday before Memorial Day. Harvest allowed starting Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Perch
Season:Varies by water body
Bag Limit:Varies by water body
Size Limit:No minimum size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish.

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