Lake St. Clair has 430-square-miles of fresh water, 160 miles of shoreline, an average depth of 10 feet and a maximum depth of only 21 feet. These conditions make it one of the best freshwater fisheries in North America and one of the busiest recreational waterways in the Midwest.
Macomb County sits on the western edge of the lake - with 32 miles of coastline. This provides our community with a number of water-related amenities that everyone can enjoy. Learn more below and visit Tour Lake St. Clair for additional details on events, charters, marinas, lodging and more.
Fishing
For decades, Lake St. Clair has been renowned as a world-class fishing destination thanks to its unique geographic proximity within the Great Lakes basin. The swift flowing St. Clair River brings clean, cold and nutrient-rich water into the lake, where it is channeled in a wide delta consisting of the north, south and middle channels, plus the main shipping channel. These nutrients spawn bait fish which, in turn, spawn bigger fish, including muskellunge, small-mouth bass, yellow perch, walleye, giant channel catfish, pike and large-mouth bass fish. Notably, our fishery is big enough to catch the attention of anglers worldwide, and our community has played host to Bassmaster and Major League Fishing tournaments.
Boating
From personally owned watercraft to dinner cruise ships to chartered yachts, there are several options for getting out on Lake St. Clair by boat.
Individuals wishing to drop anchor with their own boat can access the waterway at one of the following sites:
Clinton River Cut Off (DNR)
36080 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Township
Lake St. Clair Metropark
31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township
Harley Ensign ( DNR)
33135 S. River Rd., Harrison Township
Selfridge Launch, (DNR)
29028 William P Rosso Hwy., Harrison Township
Brandenburg Park
50050 Jefferson Ave., Chesterfield Township
North Boat Launch
(St. Clair Shores residents only)
Lac Sainte Claire Ramp
27600 Jefferson Ave., St Clair Shores
(At 11 Mile Road and Jefferson, behind city hall and the library)
South Boat Launch
(St. Clair Shores residents only)
Blossom Heath Ramp
24800 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
(South of 10 Mile Road, behind Blossom Heath )
Additional options for exploring the lake include educational tours, strolling dinners with live entertainment and private events. Contact one of the following companies to find what you need:
Recreational watersports
Lake St. Clair is the perfect spot for recreational watersports. Whether you want to enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing, sailing or something else, there are multiple places to access the lake. And the best part: You don’t even need to own personal equipment to get in on the fun and excitement. Multiple rental options are available: