As of October 18, 2024, if you're planning to hit the waters of Lake Erie near Detroit, here's what you need to know:

### Weather and Tidal Conditions
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 62 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 48 degrees. Winds will be moderate, coming from the northwest at about 10 mph. Tides are not a significant factor on Lake Erie, but water levels are currently stable.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:43 AM, and sunset will be at 6:34 PM, giving you a good window for both morning and evening fishing trips.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a decent amount of activity on Lake Erie. Anglers were successful in catching yellow perch, particularly east of Stony Point, where they moved into about 24 feet of water. These perch were biting well on night crawlers and live minnows used with perch spreaders, with red beads seeming to work best.

Walleye were also active, with catches reported between the spillway and the Metropark in 13 to 15 feet of water, and in the channel mouths at around 19 feet of water. Slow-trolling for walleye near the bottom with lures that move quickly is recommended.

Largemouth bass were active off the docks at Bolles Harbor, biting on soft plastic lures. Smallmouth bass were caught along the rock wall near the Sterling State Park beach using soft plastic dropshot rigs.

### Best Lures and Bait
For yellow perch, use night crawlers and live minnows on perch spreaders with red beads. For walleye, slow-trolling with lures that move quickly near the bottom is effective. Largemouth bass are biting on soft plastic lures, while smallmouth bass are responding well to soft plastic dropshot rigs.

### Hot Spots
- **East of Stony Point**: This area has been productive for yellow perch in about 24 feet of water.
- **Between the spillway and the Metropark**: This spot has seen good catches of walleye in 13 to 15 feet of water.
- **Bolles Harbor**: Largemouth bass are active off the docks here.
- **Sterling State Park beach**: Smallmouth bass are biting along the rock wall in this area.

Make sure to check the weather before you head out and bring appropriate clothing and valid fishing licenses. Enjoy your fishing trip on Lake Erie