Every Boat Ramp on Lake St. Clair

About Lake St. Clair

Lake St. Clair sits between Lake Huron and Lake Erie, connected by the St. Clair River to the north and the Detroit River to the south. Often called the heart of the Great Lakes, this 430-acre lake is one of the most popular boating destinations in Michigan thanks to its proximity to the Detroit metropolitan area and its remarkably diverse fishery. The lake has earned a national reputation as the premier musky fishery in the Midwest, with trophy muskellunge over 50 inches caught regularly.

Smallmouth bass fishing on Lake St. Clair is world-class, with the lake consistently producing tournament-winning catches. The extensive weed flats in the southern end support thriving populations of largemouth bass, northern pike, and panfish. Walleye and yellow perch provide additional action, particularly in the shipping channel and along the Canadian border.

The lake's relatively shallow depth of 21 feet makes it accessible for boats of all sizes, though navigation requires attention to the marked shipping channel. Numerous public and private launch facilities ring the Michigan shoreline, with major access points at Metro Beach Metropark, Selfridge Air National Guard Base area, and the St. Clair River launches near Algonac. Marina services and bait shops are abundant throughout the area.

Nearest towns: Harrison Township, Mount Clemens, Algonac, New Baltimore