Need to know Michigan – Lake St. Clair 2026 regulations for Perch, Walleye, Bass and more? Sizes – lengths below for popular species. You can find out out more links to DNR ramps & other information to help you while fishing on Lake St. Clair…
For those who wish to have a copy of the newest edition of the Lake St. Clair Guide, links have been fixed and may now do so. Orders are sent via Priority Mail and are shipped out within 1-2 of order. Visit https://www.lakestclairguide.com/magazine/
HAPPY 50 YEAR anniversary to the Raft Bar 2026! Fair Haven Michigan’s “The Raft Bar” history dates to 1976 on Lake St. Clair when Howard Chartrand purchased the building. According to the Images of Ira Township History Book, the structure itself has stood since around…
Are lower LAKE ST. CLAIR WATER LEVELS expected for 2026? Despite the significant drop from the 2020 peaks, today’s levels are generally still close to or slightly above the long-term average (1918-present). While the net basin supply of water to the lake has been lower…
Was Lake St. Clair’s Raft Off 2025 bigger than the year we all tried to break the 2018 Guinness Book of World Records with the longest continuous line? Maybe! I measured aerial photos on hand with Google Maps and both are very close, each at…
A Lake St. Clair potential boating water hazard has been discovered – with some new history uncovered for Fair Haven, Michigan’s Bouvier Bay. With our normal couple of decade cyclical trend of water going up too high then going down really low, a new historic…
The Fish of 10,000 Casts Late September, Rodney from Columbus, Ohio landed three Muskie within 24 hours on Lake St. Clair’s Northern Anchor Bay using this lure. Rodney, along with his brother, and good friend cast for Muskie at the entrance to the North Channel…
Ice conditions & reports for Lake St. Clair today… See the Lake St. Clair Guide’s live webcam overlooking the bay below & check the Guide’s Facebook page! PARKING & ACCESS: Scroll down for how to access & park for ice activities on the northern end…
Have you been boating and wondered what happens during a U.S. Coast Guard safety check on Lake St. Clair? After leaving a fantastic brunch at St. Clair Shore’s Zef’s Dockside on our way to take photos in front of the Grosse Pointes one beautiful Sunday,…
CLINTON RIVER RESTAURANT ROW – Lots of history over the last 100 years! North River Road’s “Boat Town” Clinton River Restaurant History Transformation Over the Last Century Over the past 75 to 100 years, the small stretch of North River Road along the Clinton River…
The 2026 Lake St. Clair Guide is now online here! Find this year’s events, and plenty of destinations – and some new!! Restaurants, fuel docks, beaches, and so much info to enjoy your time on and around the water. Click Image or 2026 Guide here…
December 2, 2025: Lake St. Clair Ice Update! Although ice has begun forming on Lake St. Clair’s northern Bouvier Bay, high winds are forecasted on and off this week. The good news! Temperatures will remain steady in the low 30’s during the day with…
As of July 28, 2023, it is reconfirmed beginning Tuesday August 1 – the Lake St. Clair 9 Mile Public Boat Launch will be closed for up to 2 years. This popular launch located at 9 Mile & Jefferson Avenue in the city of St….
Summer 2025 Lake St. Clair Boat Launch Status! All the popular ramps are open for business – and after construction the 9 Mile Launch Ramp has reopened to the public. You may find images to many alternatives around the lake such as below examples, including…
The St. Clair County Marine Sheriff has just published an updated No Wake Zone Map. This includes the Lake St. Clair Flats area of the North, South, and Middle Channels. It is important to note that there are now two maps. One chart is for…
The annual Lake St. Clair Powerboat Club’s “Old School Offshore Boat Reunion” was held again July 19, 2025. Dozens of beautifully maintained offshores decades old reunited with friends of offshores. Hook Restaurant St. Clair Shores, MI hosted the club’s offshore reunion event. Check out the…
Border Patrol reminds Lake St. Clair’s “Gull Island” annual Jobbie Nooner event attendees coming from Canada to report their arrival into the U.S. DETROIT – As (Lake St. Clair’s) Jobbie Nooner fast approaches, U.S. Border Patrol is reminding boaters to follow reporting requirement to avoid…
Fishflies as local’s call them – Mayflies to others, occurs each June on Lake St. Clair. The fishfly season can vary and lasts a couple of weeks. Annual New Baltimore Fishfly Festival occurs mid-June each year. 2025 was the 60th Year for this event! Fishfly…
Latest Lake St. Clair temperatures and depths were monitored Saturday June 14, 2025 via boat. Traveling the northern Bays, the swim areas are deep enough and accessible for most boats including Little Muscamoot, Munchies, and Naked Bay. Using a 4′ stick for an “unscientific measurement”,…
May 29, 2025: We have launched a new group for Lake St. Clair! Find updated weekly food specials, party, events, and live music schedules from our local restaurants here in one place. Check out Lake St. Clair Restaurant Events / Specials on Facebook! Sponsors of…
May 29, 2025: The sun is setting late and your boat / fishing day is ending…. what Lake St. Clair restaurant still has their kitchen open for food tonight? Here is a listing of great places to eat late!
May 2025 – Summer Hours are Here! Lake St. Clair has several locations to eat breakfast or an early 11am lunch with a Bloody Mary by boat with dockage – or come and enjoy the waterfront by car! Breakfast & “early” lunch around Lake St….
May 20, 2025 – The Spring Walleye run in the Lake St. Clair River systems is on with over 6 million Walleye coming into the watershed for their annual spawn! May 2025 on the North Channel! Numerous Walleye Fishermen out today Use a professional charter…
May 10, 2025 – As an update, a major water project is in progress Chesterfield Township on Jefferson Avenue. Road to remain closed maybe to August 1, 2025. There is presently a complete SOUTH BOUND ONLY road closure. This closure requires you to take an…
Lake St. Clair – Bumper’s Landing on the Clinton River acquired the long time restaurant “Crews Inn” early 2025. Presently, the second building is being updated and will be a Bumper’s Part 2! The great news? Bumper’s has joined together the boardwalks of the two…
Clinton River Cut Off Boat Launch Ramp was all new 2024 season. Spring 2025 additional dredging at the mouth to Lake St. Clair was completed early May. Clinton River Cut Off Address is 36080 Jefferson Avenue, Harrison Township, MI There is also a Kayak Launch…
May 4, 2025 – The New Baltimore weekly Farmers Market is now open for the season. On the waterfront of Lake St. Clair, the Sunday market runs from 9am-2pm daily through October. Here you will find a huge variety of products from local farmers and…
2025 Season: DNR Boat Launch Ramp Status around Lake St. Clair, North & Middle Channels (Muscamoot Bay). All the popular Macomb & St. Clair County ramps are open (with the exception of 9 Mile see update below) – and the Clinton River Cut Off Boating…
Local costume parties around Lake St. Clair, Clinton and St. Clair Rivers!
After a long day activities, there are many restaurants and bars are open late during the summer on Lake St. Clair and the surrounding waterways. Below is the August “kitchen closes” hours for the sponsors of the Lake St. Clair Guide magazine. Hours provided by…
Many events and activities are scheduled for August 2024 on Lake St. Clair! Brief list below, and more information and additional calendar items can be found at https://www.lakestclairguide.com/events/
Algonac Pickerel Festival Kicks Off Summer Festivals St. Clair County with its 86th year from July 3-7, 2024. Huge midway & carnival, hourly events, live bands, food trucks, beer tent … and of course fishing tournaments for adults and kids! See the full schedule here!…
So many Lake St. Clair “on” and next to the waterfront events happening in June! Whether you have a boat or not, plenty of opportunities to take advantage of our beautiful water. Check the full calendar season schedule at www.lakestclairguide.com/events/ Besides Lake St. Clair, activities…
Seasonal Restaurants & Tiki bars are opening this week around Lake St. Clair and the Rivers! Spring festivals, boats shows, and many city events can be found @ https://www.lakestclairguide.com/events/ New things to do are added weekly! Calendar has a vast amount of activities from May…
The new bi-annual Lake St. Clair Spring / Summer Restaurant Guide is now online. This 75+ page live magazine features bars and eateries with dockage, along with “carry out” locations for quick food – beer and more around the waterfront. Included restaurants where boater’s frequent…
According to the Michigan DNR March 2024, Algonac State Park’s day-use and campground will be closed spring and summer of 2024. Alternate Lake St. Clair area RV and camping areas on the waterfront can be found at lakestclairguide.com/lake-st-clair-camping The St. Clair River 1/2 mile…
Pick up the new 2024 Lake St. Clair Guide at over 125 business locations around the waterfront – from Lake St. Clair to the St. Clair River. Link to city by city list here at www.lakestclairguide.com/service/where-to-pick-up-lake-st-clair-guide/. The annual Guide is online January 1st, with print…
Check out the updated Lake St. Clair Fall Restaurant Guide. Links to waterfront eateries & bars with latest seasonal plans & hours. Thank you for supporting these waterfront locations during the typical “off season” so they can be here for us again next summer! MANY…
Check out the updated calendar of events for September 2023 around Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River. Boat shows, art, music and many more things to do! Full schedule here @ https://www.lakestclairguide.com/events/
What August & September events are on the calendar for Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River area? Check out the full events page here with schedules so you can plan a great day for your family and friends.
The 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series turns north July 27-30 with a trip to Lake St. Clair! Watch launches and weigh ins at Brandenburg Park and enjoy the Bass, Brews, & BBQ Festival! Bassmasters visited Lake St. Clair three times from 1994 – 2001 and then…
The 2nd annual “Ladies on the Lake” Ice Fishing Derby will be held on northern Lake St. Clair February 2024. More details to follow. Below are details from the 2023 1st event. ——————————————————– January 20, 2023: The 1st Annual “Ladies on the Lake” Ice Fishing…
View our calendar for the many festivals, fishing events, poker runs, live music and much more around the Lake St. Clair & River waterfronts! An event almost every day in July 2023!
Major League Fishing returns to Lake St. Clair beginning Saturday June 24 through Thursday June 29, 2023 for grand prize of up to $100,000 cash and a total event purse of more than $800,000. Watch LIVE on TV, come out to Lake St. Clair Metropark…
Lake St. Clair Low Water Hazards POSTED JUNE 23, 2023 With the continuing downward trend in water levels, there are different areas where you may experience “Lake St. Clair Low Water Hazards”. The Freedom Boat Club is sponsoring a Hazard Mitigation Team where these obstructions…
May 11, 2023 – Restocking of the Lake St. Clair Guide is taking place now! Check out the listing of who has more copies and pick one up before they are gone! 150+ LOCATIONS Where to Pick Up the Guide
May 10, 2023 – The annual SPRING Lake St. Clair / Surrounding Waterways Restaurant Guide is now online. ALL in ONE place are 100 pages of restaurants where boaters go with direct links to social media. FIND out everything fast here! Lake St. Clair area…
Lake St. Clair Summer events calendar is updated and ready to help you plan your full season! 50+ things to do, festivals, activities, music and more around the waterfront can be found at www.lakestclairguide.com/events/
2023-March-16: Dock status on Lake St. Clair? DNR Boat launch ramps are open – except for a few yet. As of March 16 the following boat access sites have docks in the water: MACOMB COUNTY – Harley Ensign, Lake St. Clair Metropark, Selfridge. The “Clinton…
The Bass Pro Tour “Major League Fishing” (MLF) wraps up the 2023 season on the big waters – first with Stage Six at Lake St. Clair in Harrison Township, Michigan, June 24-29 for $100,000 first place prize purse. This Bass Pro Tour visited Lake St….
Lake St. Clair – A big lake but small enough for any size vessel – Everything you need to know to visit for the day, a week, or forever! How & Where to Boat | Where to Stay & Dock | What to do for…
As of January 01, 2023 – Boating Lake St. Clair into Canada Waters Rules & Regulations are updated for this year’s fishing season. Reporting requirements, law regarding alcohol on your boat, COVID-19 testing requirements, fishing license, and more can be found using the links below….
September 10, 2022 – The bi-annual Restaurant Guide for Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River, and the North, South, and Middle Channels – and Lexington Lake Huron – is now online! Find waterfront restaurants with seasonal closures and updates on the many eateries and…
July 13, 2022 – The annual Parade of Lights is coming again on Saturday August 6, 2022 on the Clinton River. Call now for participants and sponsors to help support a great cause, along with a lot of camaraderie while watching beautiful boats decorated with…
June 13, 2022 – The Viking Octantis passed through Lake St. Clair again! Was very exciting to pace this beautiful ship for about an hour yesterday. Watch live video as we head north up the South Channel from the lake toward it’s next stop on…
June 1, 2022: The event has been postponed until September. New date will be announced soon. If you paid in advance, you will receive a refund so you may repurchase for new date. Earlier Announcement: Weekend of June 18 – Hosted by New Baltimore and…
May 26, 2022 – Boaters Beware – Do not fill your tank with E15 gasoline Article Provided by the Michigan Boating Industries – Boat Michigan.org Commerce Twp., Mich., May 26, 2022 – E15 fuel, which contains 15 percent ethanol, will be sold in the summer…
May 28, 2022 – The Lake St. Clair area 2022 Summer Events Calendar is online! Check out 100s of opportunities to spend time on and around the waterfront. Local festivals, concerts, and festivities include towns of New Baltimore, Fair Haven, Algonac – Clay Twp., Harsen’s…
May 20, 2022: The National Safe Boating Week is here to remind boaters of details to remember before and during boating on our waterways. These daily tips are for your safety too! Take a class before you boat! Find out more here @ America’s Boating…
Check out the latest edition of the annual “SPRING” edition of the Lake St. Clair Restaurant Guide. Seasonal opening dates, NEW for ’22, and links & contact info ALL IN ONE PLACE! Thanks for supporting these Lake St. Clair Guide sponsors so they can continue…
March 1, 2022 – Find all the information | links here to fish Michigan and Lake St. Clair waters. Fishing licenses, stickers to enter DNR Launch Ramps, fishing reports, latest rules and regulations all in one place. Please note that size minimum for Lake St….
According the the Michigan DNR, boaters born after June 30, 1996 and most personal watercraft operators who operate a vessel in Michigan must have a boater education card (boating safety certificate). You may find a class online, or you can attend a class here. OTHER OPTIONS: The U.S….
According to the Michigan DNR, Lake St. Clair area permanent shanties must be removed before sunset Sunday February 27, 2022. Shanties in the northern Lower Peninsula must be removed by midnight Tuesday, March 15. Those counties include Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Bay, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan,…
November 2, 2021 – The term “Lake St. Clair Guide” has successfully renewed its trademark name which originated 2012. The term “Lake St. Clair Guide” is officially & legally protected by the United States Patent Office as an official Trademark name through 2032! Author &…
Early Christmas Shopping! Lake St. Clair Metropark pass on sale! Receive access to all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks locations every day of the year. Buy now and your pass is good for the rest of 2021. Starting January 1, the Metroparks 2022 annual vehicle pass will…
Thursday, November 18 New Baltimore library – Public Town Hall meeting 6:30 p.m. The downtown development group will be presenting plans to the public as they proceed to request a grant for a new marina breakwall, additional docks, kayak launch, event stage, along with other…
October 3, 2021 – Now is the time to sign up to advertise in the 2022 Lake St. Clair Guide 20,000 print edition books. Build your image / build your brand! Includes website with 200,000+ annual visitors and much more. Find out all the info…
October 1, 2021 – Fall Lake St. Clair Waterfront Restaurant Guide is here! Many local restaurants and bars on the waterfront close once boating season has come to an end. Although we have plenty of fishermen on the lake, along with the Duck Hunters arriving…
SEE LATEST 2023 JANUARY UPDATE HERE @ https://www.lakestclairguide.com/fish-boat-canada-lake-st-clair-american-citizen/ According to the Canada Border Services Agency, starting August 9, 2021 fully vaccinated United States citizens and permanent residents will be eligible to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) reasons, such as tourism, however these individuals must: 1) …
The St. Clair annual Riverfest Offshore Race is still on – however, the carnival & vendors have been cancelled. July 30 – August 1, 2021. Friday view the boats – Saturday time trials – Sunday afternoon race are FREE events. ATTENTION BOATERS! The St. Clair…
Due to the annual St. Clair Offshore Races, the St. Clair River in front of the city limits will be closed to freighter and boating traffic Sunday August 1, 2021 from 11am – 7pm according to St. Clair County Marine Sheriff. During the last races…
June 17, 2021 – MORE boat dockage has been added to On the Rocks Smokehouse & Tiki Bar along front their bright yellow seawall on Northern Anchor Bay. Traditional docks are available inside the marina entrance at the front side of the restaurant. See image…
June 12, 2021 – NEW Marker! Thank you nice person for installing white pole to help all find the “correct” cut from Fisher Bay to the Middle Channel by Browns Bar. See page 12 detail route for this area in Lake St. Clair Guide so…
June 1, 2021 – When you catch a Lake St. Clair Muskie either targeted, or by accident, the Michigan DNR would appreciate if you will answer a few online questions which will only take a couple of minutes. Click Link to ANGLER SURVEY here! …
March 25, 2021 – Michigan Fishing License expires March 31. Here is link to purchase your new license at the Michigan DNR https://www.mdnr-elicense.com/?utm_campaign=fishing+report&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=govdelivery
March 25, 2021 – According to Michigan DNR, all Lake St. Clair public boat launch ramps are now in except for The Clinton River Cutoff Launch which will be open later this spring after dredging can be completed. Fishing Report as of March 25, 2021:…
March 17, 2021 – The U.S. Coast Guard has just announced “Operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL) as of April 1, 2021. Kill switches can be…
February 15, 2021: Salmon caught ice fishing near Fair Haven, MI launch ramp. According to Randy Terrian, Angler Advocate for the Lake Huron Citizens Advisory Committee “That is a very healthy looking Atlantic Salmon. Looking at the picture I can see that the Adipose fin…
A new boater’s phone app is now available from America’s Boating Club. There are several chapters around Lake St. Clair you may join, as well as around the country. This new boater’s phone app in an emergency will show you your location so you may…
February 8, 2021 – The Free 100+ page Lake St. Clair Guide 2021 edition is available now for pick up at 135+ locations – pick one up here before they run out! 12,000 of the 20,000 Guides have been distributed to our many sponsors who…
February 7, 2021 – The long anticipated opening of Zef’s Dockside has finally come! Monday February 8 will be opening day of this sleek new waterfront bar & dining experience on the waterfront of St. Clair Shores Michigan. Zef’s Dockside 24026 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair…
January 22, 2021 – Delivery of the 20,000 100+ page new 2021 Lake St. Clair Guide is underway. Everything to help make the most of your time on the lake & surrounding waterways. Photo: Trevor Walczy Restaurants, shopping, vacation & boat rentals, and marine services…
October 4, 2020 – Update for fishermen & duck hunters on Lake St. Clair looking for DNR Launch Ramps open / closed. As of today, the Snooks Hwy. launch on Harsen’s Island is still underwater and the Deckers Landing launch with North Channel access is…
August 19, 2020 – The Bassmaster Elite Series heads to Lake St. Clair for final stop of the 2020 season August 20 – 23. SPECIAL “on the water only” viewing for this event. Bassmasters 2020 is still taking place however there will be no on…
August 12, 2020 – The U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards will close down the St. Clair River this Sunday on August 16, 2020 for the annual “unsanctioned” Float Down event. The River will be closed from the Blue Water Bridge to the upper end of Stag…
July 30, 2020 – As a reminder, Lake St. Clair has a few NO WAKE zones in the St. Clair Flats area of the North, South, & Middle Channels. Because of record breaking high water again for 2020, please use this Sheriff & DNR approved…
July 30, 2020 All states’ visitors are welcome to Michigan! Social distancing & masks are required upon entering our businesses however, it is business as usual! We have many vacation rentals here on Lake St. Clair with boat dockage. Our restaurants are all open and…
May 15, 2020 – Guide to restaurants now open for carry out around Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River with dockage. Use our Guide with links to social media and menus for quick reference. https://lakestclairguide.comeat/
Check back this Friday! The annual Spring waterfront Restaurant Guide (and currently open for carry out) where Lake St. Clair area boaters frequent to eat & drink comes out May 15. This special 80 page online edition with quick links to Facebook / Websites can…
May 8, 2020: Vacation rentals remain closed. Michigan Government has confirmed the extension of closure of vacation rentals through May 28. “No one shall rent a short term vacation property” (with exception of health care professional aiding COVID-19). Travel to vacation rentals is prohibited. According…
May 2, 2020: Michigan Government has combined Restaurants & Lodging as one category as businesses are allowed to open throughout the state. As of today, the Michigan “Stay at Home” order will expire May 15, however, public accommodations (vacation rentals & more) are closed to…
April 27, 2020 – EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-59 NOTICE TO BOATERS FROM: Michigan Boating Industries Association As boating activity resumes, we must remember we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic and remain under a “Stay at Home” order until May 15, 2020. However,…
April 10, 2020: The Michigan DNR has clarified / updated their website to add that only “non-motorized” boating is allowed which includes kayaks, canoes, and sailing. Fishing is still allowed – however, using non-motorized vessels. This Executive Order as Michigan’s Covid-19’s containment is in affect…
Michigan’s governor has extended the Michigan Order to “Stay at Home” through April 30th. This affects Lake St. Clair’s visitors temporarily. The order does allow for boating with “members of your family residing with you” BUT restricts travel “including all travel to vacation rentals.” St….
February 7, 2020 – 2020 GUIDE DELIVERY COMPLETE!! Don’t forget to frequent our sponsors during these winter months! They miss you! The new 100-page 20th anniversary edition has been delivered to our sponsors along with many other locations where boaters go! Thanks to the 150+…
The new 2020 Edition of Lake St. Clair Guide is online! This is a very special edition since it is also the 20th anniversary of the magazine! You may read the 100-page 2020 Lake St. Clair Guide online here for free. The 20th anniversary looks…
Learn about Lake St. Clair duck hunting managed waterfowl areas on Harsen’s Island at October 6, 2019 open house. From the DNR: Our managed waterfowl hunt areas, or Wetland Wonders, in southeast Michigan will host open houses in October. Join the DNR on Harsen’s Island…
Lake St. Clair Restaurants seasonal updated hours, closing date parties, and FALL specials for many waterfront area eateries now at www.lakestclairguide.com/EAT. Many Lake St. Clair area restaurants are open YEAR ROUND! Also included in this update are fuel docks’ latest hours. The majority of these…
Watch your biminis, antennas, … and heads! There is much less clearance on some popular Lake St. Clair waterways with the current high water. 1. This past week, 57″ was measured at the Snooks Hwy. Bridge on Harsen’s Island compared to 64″ last year and…
Rumors are incorrect – even with record high water, your favorite Harsen’s Island stops for food along with fuel for your boat are open. Lake St. Clair’s local businesses have been slow due to the never ending spring rains, however, everyone is working through high…
Is the Grassy Island under water? Almost! No problem if you stay within the markers leading into & from the North Channel as show in photo below. Note the Island is adjacent to Marker (lucky) 13. Here is a view looking east (toward the St….
Update to Tournament Dates! As of June 6, 2019…. Toyota Angler of the Year revised There will be a two-day travel allotment Monday and Tuesday after Oklahoma to get to St. Clair. We encourage all of you to work with your sponsors at the expo…
Updated June 3 to reinstate No Wake Zone on Baltimore Hwy. – Here are the latest Lake St. Clair area NO WAKE ZONE charts from the county of St. Clair. A few areas have been added since the publication of the latest Lake St. Clair…
Due to high water, as of May 16, 2019 the Michigan DNR “Deckers Launch” Ramp on the North Channel is closed. The Snooks Access site on Harsen’s Island is also mostly underwater (see photos below). Updated Photo from May 26, 2019: The DNR Deckers Launch…
The last of the 20,000 new 2019 Lake St. Clair Guide magazine’s have been distributed. 150+ waterfront locations “where boaters frequent” have copies on hand. Click here to where to pick up the 100 page Guide for FREE! For convenience, you may also “order online”…
2019 Summer Lake St. Clair Restaurant Handbook is now online as of May 10, 2019! Find seasonal hours, fast links to each restaurant’s social media for the latest entertainment and specials. Also NEW for 2019!!! Discover several “carry out” food locations with dockage. Need something…
Facing a beautiful Lake St. Clair sunset, “On the ROCKS Tiki Bar & Grille” is planning a Memorial Weekend Grand Opening (updated – opened July 4). “On the ROCKS Tiki Bar & Grille” will offer traditional American fare including smoked meats, ribs & chicken, seafood,…
The 2019 Lake St. Clair Guide magazine is online! Time to start planning! What’s in the new 100-page 2019 Lake St. Clair Guide edition? Many changes in ownership of Lake St. Clair Guide destinations are reviewed – a great sign of better things to come…
First ice has arrived today for Lake St. Clair! As usual, the northern end of Lake St. Clair’s Bouvier Bay has ice early in the season. A week before Thanksgiving however is most unusual. Fishermen normally have their first try at fishing around Christmas week….
NOVEMBER! Starting this week we have three Lake St. Clair early Christmas “Party” shopping events offering discounts, free adult beverages & hors d’oeuvres…. November 15, 18th, and 30th. November 15 Thursday – Ladies Night Out – Downtown New Baltimore November 18 – Sunday –…
Just outside of Detroit is our local “up north!” Dine & drink at several casual Eateries … Christmas shop at Unique Boutiques & Gift Stores … Enjoy lake activities or Scuba Lessons … Stay for a long weekend at one of the year round Vacation…
Sept. 2018 – A record 190+ classic & antique boats will be on display at BOAT the BLUE this weekend! The “premier North American” free show of the season will feature boats from around the U.S. and Canada. Many fantastic classics will be on display including…
NOT REGISTERED YET? Will be a great story to tell your grandkids someday! – EASY TO DO HERE! How will the 2018 Lake St. Clair Raft Off GUINNESS record attempt be counted? 2:00 p.m. – ONLY THE Matching REGISTRATION #’s with Official RAFT OFF FLAG…
Wertz Warriors 19th annual FUN RUN was held recently with a record turnout. Over 60 boats carrying 340 passengers raised over $30,000 for Michigan Special Olympics on a picture perfect Lake St. Clair day. Many thanks to the Wertz Warrior’s organizers who planned a great…
After waiting almost 3 months for a transfer of license to new owner Rob O’Shea, Walker’s Marina (formerly Walker’s Landing) again will be selling beer starting today (July 21) and wine starting next week! Walker’s carries a variety of beer including Domestic, Canadian, Craft, Cider…
Bassmaster Magazine has released the 2018 rankings for the 100 Best Bass Lakes in America. Lake St. Clair has moved from #2 to #1 in the Northeast Division and from last year’s #9 to #4 in the nation today. Lake St. Clair may be at…
There is still time to sign up your kids – or yourself – for a new adventure on Lake St. Clair. The North Star Sail Club offers sailing classes as a group or individually all season long. Children 8 years old and up will make…
The national professional fishermen of the 2018 FLW Tour at Lake St. Clair presented by Mercury starts Thursday with fun-filled public events Friday June 29-Sunday at Lake St. Clair Metropark. Here is the general schedule: Thursday – Sunday FLW Tournament: 6:30 a.m. Anglers depart Lake St….
A beautiful 145′ cement boardwalk with extra long marine fuel hoses has now been completed at Shore Thing Market on the Swan Creek, just off northern Anchor/Bouvier Bays. Wacky Wednesday is back! Shore prices all day with any inside purchase* – Double Bonus!! Rachel the dock…
May 28, 2018 – Probably the most traveled Lake St. Clair waterway with a fixed bridge is between the Middle Channel and Little Muscamoot Bay. Yesterday we measured “approximately” a height of 64″ from the water to the underside of this bridge. The Lake St….
May 19, 2018: The Lake St. Clair area events calendar is now updated! Boating season will be in full swing shortly with our area restaurants all open. Visit the events calendar for Festivals, free concerts, waterfront antique boat and car shows, and much more! CLICK…
May 12, 2018: By the end of this coming week, all of our regular seasonal restaurants & bars around Lake St. Clair will be open again for the boating season. Use our easy to navigate 2018 Lake St. Clair Restaurant Handbook for all the important info…
Updated seasonal Lake St. Clair restaurant hours & reopening dates of favorite eateries, bars, & food stops around the waterfront coming soon. Also, the Club Capri has reopened & is as good as always after four months repair/remodel due to a water line break which caused…
According to May 3, 2018 Michigan DNR, below is the area fishing report for Lake St. Clair, Detroit River, and the St. Clair River: Lake St. Clair: Smallmouth bass fishing improved off the Mile Roads, in front of Selfridge, and along the shoreline between the…
MICHIGAN DNR Fishing Report APRIL 26, 2018: Saturday April 28 is the Walleye, Pike, and Muskellunge opener on the Lower Peninsula inland waters. Lake St. Clair Fishing Report April 26: Water clarity has started to improve near the channels but still remains cloudy in the…
Great news for Lake St. Clair things to do & places to stay! After a year on hiatus, the former Sunset Bay property on northern Lake St. Clair has been purchased by the Kip Plagen’s family, lifetime local residents. The new property of Plagen’s Pier…
Saturday – January 6: According to the National Weather Service, lower St. Clair County is under a flood warning until Sunday January 7. The St. Clair flood warning is caused from ice jams, as pictured here in Algonac, MI. Nice picture opportunity if you are in…
Webcam overlooking northern Lake St. Clair’s Bouvier Bay and northern Anchor Bay. At left of screen in distance is New Baltimore… middle of screen is Fair Haven Point… to the right is the Fair Haven launch ramp bay and the channel leading into Bouvier Bridge…
2017 September: Bigger & Better Again! Capping off our season of boating, the annual Metro Boat Show runs Thursday through Sunday at Lake St. Clair Metropark – Harrison Twp. Featuring new and used boats, the latest in equipment and accessories, along with food, live music, family entertainment, and…
108 Pro-Elite’s start rolling in today for official practice around Lake St. Clair Monday-Wednesday. The tournament to win the $100,000 first prize begins Thursday August 24 and ends Sunday August 27…. AND MORE BIG NEWS! Lake St. Clair has been voted in the top 10 again in the 6th…
The entire St. Clair River will be closed from Port Huron’s Lighthouse Beach just north of the Blue Water Bridge to Marysville Sunday August 20, 2017 for the annual “Float Down.” According to the U.S. Coast Guard…. “After 1,500 Michigan residents were blown over to…
2017 August 1 – Boaters depend on a few Lake St. Clair bridges for adequate height clearance to save a lot of time. On the day of our high water peak July 20, we measured roughly 66″ from the water to the underside of the…
In front of the City of St. Clair, there will be intermittent St. Clair River vessel traffic closures on Saturday July 29 and all afternoon CLOSURE Sunday July 30 during the St. Clair Riverfest Offshore Races. If you’re traveling through on Saturday, you may call…
The August 2017 Lake St. Clair calendar of events is packed! Art, Concerts, Raft Off, Air Show at Selfridge, Offshore Racing, Festivals, and much more! Either by boat or car, the Lake St. Clair area with its surrounding waterfront communities plan many events – both on the…
In it’s 27th year, the Water Warriors begin their 450 mile PWC journey this weekend to raise funds and awareness for Michigan Special Olympics. The actual ride begins in Mackinaw City Monday morning and ends Friday July 28th at the Algonac Harbour Club on Lake St. Clair’s…
The 79th annual Algonac Lions Pickerel Tournament is underway! And! you can still register to win the Whopper Prize for the biggest Pickerel (Walleye as some call them). Besides the fishing, the Lion’s Club hosts a huge midway with A LOT of rides for all…
Dinner – July 23 – “Limited tickets” are available for a huge “Street Dinner” to celebrate New Baltimore’s 150th Birthday! A good old fashioned picnic will be served with ribs, chicken, smoked brisket, and much more catered by local restaurants and businesses.
Jobbie Nooner 2017 morning started out with heavy rains, however, the sun arrived early afternoon! About 500 boats still came out and anchored around Gull Island, and several hundred more cruised around throughout the day.
If you have docked your boat in New Baltimore, you might have noticed something missing…. forward dock cleats. Good news! The New Baltimore Dept. of Public Works installed additional cleats to all the docks this week. Also good news for waverunners and dinghys…. Tim Novak, the…
Tuesday, June 20 – 5:00-8pm – the Anchor Bay Tastefest is the annual lead in to the Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival (June 21-25) on Lake St. Clair’s beautiful waterfront city of downtown New Baltimore. The event brings in hundreds of visitors to sample and ultimately pick the best “restaurant’s…
BRRR… what a difference a few days will make. On Tuesday, two Ira Twp. Rescue Air boats were in this same location… see photos below … telling guys to get off the ice. At 10 degrees and a 5mph wind, the sun is out –…
We have several guys out on this nice 40 degree day ice fishing on Bouvier Bay near the Raft Bar – Fair Haven launch ramp area. …. and just saw a kayaker!! We can hear a lot of gunfire in the distance with the duck hunters. A…
My rule of thumb for a “normal” winter is that ice fishing usually starts the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Good news! It is well underway on Bouvier Bay and many canals around the lake. Here are a few aerial photos taken by our friend Peter…
Saturday, October 15, one of, if not the largest collection of antique boat racing engines will be on display at the 11th Annual Byron, MI Swap Meet. Along with the featured collection of 185 outboard racing motors and Chris Craft experimentals, there will be a flea…
11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2016, the New Baltimore Lions Club would like to invite all to come, by car or BOAT! to the formal dedication of Michigan’s Tallest Flag. The program will last 1hr and 15 minutes and will include a Coast Guard fly-over at noon…
“Catching More Muskie and Great Northern Pike with a Legend’s Rules of Fishing” by Robert Brunner Sr. SORRY – THIS BOOK HAS SOLD OUT – but you may still order the map below. Freshwater Hall of Fame fisherman, “Muskie Bob” Brunner is a 92 year…
Lake St. Clair’s tallest flag in Michigan is now becoming a reality thanks to the hard work of the New Baltimore Lions Club. The flag will become a new boating landmark replacing a water tower torn down in 2015. This tallest flag in Michigan is being…
The final day of watching the Gold Cup 2016 100th Anniversary was a very hot and mostly sunny day. Boats raced continuously with no major incidents. Lots of fans and a great time. Here’s a few photos to share some of the excitement throughout the day……
100 consecutive years of unlimited hydroplane racing along the Detroit River starts today with FREE Friday! Read more for weekend events & map…. Come down to the northern end of the Detroit River this weekend for the 100th anniversary of premier hydroplane racing in Detroit….
Although it rained a few times, the weather was hot and the water was warm for the annual Raft Off in Lake St. Clair’s Muscamoot Bay yesterday. Since the weather man had predicted rain and thunderstorms throughout the Raft Off, not as big of a…
With 200+ sailboats on display just off the St. Clair River, the “Boat Night” party takes place before the “Port Huron to Mackinac” Race. Located on the Black River near the mouth of Lake Huron is the annual 3-day Bluewater Festival celebrating this race event. During Friday…
There have been some changes to the Lake St. Clair Guide Magazine 2016 printed calendar… a couple cancellations… but many new additions! Go direct to updated events page here. Come by boat or car!!
Starting June 27, 2016, Decker’s Landing has added live music each & every Monday on the Patio from 4-8pm with $10 Bucket Specials and new menu! We all know that Monday is usually the best boating weather of the week!
Lots of events around Lake St. Clair and the surrounding waterways of the St. Clair River & Detroit River starting this weekend! June updated calendar now online! and… Don’t forget the FREE city docks in downtown New Baltimore when looking for something new to do. …
Pete Beauregard, president of Colony Marine, and the lead sponsor confirmed today Aquapalooza on Lake St. Clair is officially cancelled for 2016. “We are in the planning stages of making a move and changing the venue up so it will be easier to control.” Where…
According to the Michigan DNR today…. Lake St. Clair: All the DNR boat launch sites are open. Heavy rain and high winds have kept the lake turbid. Good perch and sunfish reports continue to come from the canals and marinas. St. Clair River Boat Launch:…
Update – $21,000 raised for Michigan’s Tallest Flag to be new Lake St. Clair Landmark … need to reach $33,000 to place the order for a Memorial Day dedication. As you may recall from a previous post and article in the 2016 Lake St. Clair Guide, we lost…
The Michigan DNR has begun installing docks at the launch ramps. Below is the latest summary from our favorite tackle shops in key areas as to the Lake St. Clair DNR Launch – Dock Status: Blue Water Bait – Fair Haven DNR – There’s still…
Want to join a 2016 Lake St. Clair Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tournament? Here is the latest schedule of registered events from the Michigan DNR. According to the Michigan DNR, “All bass fishing tournaments held in 2016 and thereafter shall be registered online using the Department’s Michigan…
We have brand new Ice on Lake St. Clair’s northern Anchor Bay & Bouvier Bay today – February 11, 2016. The ice inside the grassy island leading into the Raft Bar and Bouvier Bridge Marina survived the warm temperatures this past week. No need to park…
Lake St. Clair Ice Update February 5, 2016 – The warm weather has unfortunately caused most of our ice to melt. According to Brian at Blue Water Bait @ the Fair Haven Launch Ramp Thursday February 4, it was still about 4″ thick on northern…
Lake St. Clair Ice 2016 Update – Saturday January 30 Northern Lake St. Clair’s Bouvier Bay ice is still holding. There are close to 100 shanties out at 9:00 a.m. today and a few brave souls riding their ATVs. The water on Anchor Bay is…
Winterfest 2016 Downtown New Baltimore is this weekend, January 29-31! Live music, festival tent, chili cook off, polar bear plunge & more! Starting Friday at 7:30 p.m., there will be live music & contests until 11:30 p.m. Saturday big fun starts off with the annual fishing…
The ice on Lake St. Clair’s Anchor Bay has deteriorated and only remains along the fringe of the Northern Shore of Lake St. Clair around Fair Haven. There is no ice along the New Baltimore waterfront today. Bouvier Bay remains covered past the Fair Haven point….
Lake St. Clair Ice Conditions 2016 The first vehicles are coming out onto the ice today, after a very solid week of bitter cold. Not saying the Lake St. Clair ice conditions are safe yet, however, there are pick up trucks now parked on the…
We have ice on Lake St. Clair’s Bouvier Bay today. It is passed the Fair Haven point and is slowly creeping across Anchor Bay. Ice is important to us wintertime lake lovers…. ice fishermen should be out in a few days…. hopefully the snowmobile racing…
Record Height Flagpole for New Baltimore Waterfront Coming this summer for a new boating landmark! As many boaters now realize, the water tower landmark for the town of New Baltimore was torn down July 2015. Because of its significance to the boating community, the New…
The 6th annual 2015 Boating & Outdoor Festival at Lake St. Clair Metropark Thursday September 17 thru Sunday September 20th with more vendors & live events for a great way to cap off our boating season. Hundreds of new & used boats will be on…
The Pro Elite Bassmasters are at Lake St. Clair Again, this weekend August 28-30, 2015. With the Bassmaster Elite Series regular season schedule coming to a close, many anglers are still fighting for crucial points in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. It is…
The 2015 Lake St. Clair Raft Off was certainly huge again! Originally 11 years ago, the annual event was started as a competition for the world record of the most boats tied up together at one time. The Lake Norman Raft-Up in North Carolina had held…
New 1st Time FREE Event! Saturday – August 1, 2015 / 11am-4pm / Belle Isle – Dossin Maritime Museum. The Great Lakes Chapter Antique Outboard Motor Club is hosting a one-time special event this weekend. A celebration and display of historical “Made in Michigan” Antique…
This past Monday, July 6, 2015, the red landmark New Baltimore tower on Lake St. Clair was removed. The tower, which was approximately 65 years old, had become too expensive to maintain. The tower was located in New Baltimore’s Walter and Mary Burke Park, at the…
I’ve been asked to announce the NEW! Lake St. Clair Bass & Muskie Fishing Reports blog (and any other species you are interested in – everyone loves Perch too!). The new Lake St. Clair Bass & Muskie Fishing Reports is supported by fishermen for fishermen … keep it fun,…
Yes, it was Jobbie Nooner at Gull Island yesterday …. Whether you approve or disapprove of the premise to this annual Lake St. Clair “Mardi Gras” style party, you have to admit it’s really exciting just to see all the boats and people surrounding one tiny little…
The Lake St. Clair Poker Run June 24, 2015 had a great day! As always, the “Fun Run” is a very exciting event to help raise funds for Michigan Special Olympic athletes. At 60 boats, this was a sold out event again! In the last 19…
Selfridge Launch Ramp Open! On Saturday, June 13, the Selfridge Launch Ramp reopened to boaters. According to Jerry at Angler’s Point Marina & Bait Shop just across the street, the Selfridge Launch Ramp opened the ramps and the old section of parking. The “new” section…
This Weekend Just Got One Day Longer to Boat! On Monday – June 15 @ 6:30pm – Decker’s Landing on the North Channel in Algonac/Clay Township will host LA’s world renowned Andy Frasco Band. The 5 piece band has opened up for Joe Walsh. Will be…
We’ve been out and about this past week and the Lake St. Clair navigational landmark “islands” of Phragmites and other reeds are very low, and sometimes are underwater yet. Brown brown run aground! Making our way through the St. Clair Flats, cutting across Fisher Bay from the…
The Selfridge Launch Ramp at the end of M59 on Lake St. Clair in Chesterfield Township is temporarily closed for construction. Jerry Ferguson, the owner of Angler’s Point Marina/Bait across the street was told by the DNR they expect to have the ramp reopened by…
The boat’s in the water and now you’re wondering where to get a bite to eat on Lake St. Clair? Here are the Lake St. Clair Guide restaurant sponsors open now with dockage, and also the seasonal restaurants’ grand opening dates for us lake lovers! If…
I can say with utmost certainty, the Tin Fish Restaurant location “in Fair Haven on Anchor Bay” will not be open for the 2015 boating season! I confirmed with Ira Township offices in Fair Haven, that condominiums will be replacing this waterfront boating destination…
The launch ramps around Lake St. Clair are open!! and, you are invited to the May Madness Lake St. Clair Walleye tournament hosted by Sportsmens Direct – Limited to the first 50 boats – May 17! Sign up today here…. Tournament Date: May 17th 2015 Registration $225 ($25…
23rd Annual Earth Week clean up is this Saturday, April 18 – 9am-2pm at our Lake St. Clair Metropark. Check in at the activity center – Phone: 586-463-4581 Enjoy a nice spring day with your family while helping our Lake St. Clair Metropark get ready for another…
Effective immediately, the Michigan DNR has announced a revised bass season law that anglers may now “catch and release” bass in Michigan waters year round! Catch & keep has not changed, and remains the 3rd Saturday in June. As a reminder, the Canadian waters of Lake…
Due to a scheduling conflict with the carnival company, the 2015 Sunsplash Festival date published in the 2015 Lake St. Clair Guide is now incorrect. The new date is July 23-26, 2015. The Sunsplash Festival date change also includes the Classic Car Show & CWA…
The count down has ended and it’s launch day on Lake St. Clair – April fools?? Here are some aerial photos taken a couple of days ago…. The U.S. side of Lake St. Clair is mostly ice free except for the northern Bouvier Bay. I…
Good news for our Lake St. Clair boating season! The predicted forecast is for great weather… and higher water again! According to the Farmers Almanac, we will experience warmer than normal temps in April and May with near normal rainfall. Our Summer will be hotter…
The inaugural “Paradise on the Ice” was held this past Sunday on Lake St. Clair! A warm 40 degree day certainly made it easy to spend several hours on the ice meeting many other “boaters” who got their weekly fix of Lake St. Clair. Bruce and…
Click on photo for a 3 minute video to see what it’s like for an afternoon on the Lake St. Clair ice….
Sunday – January 25, 2015 – Harsen’s Island Ferry Closed Today! Polar Plunge on Anchor Bay! Snowmobile Racing on northern Lake St. Clair’s Bouvier Bay! The Harsen’s Island Ferry will be closed all day Sunday – January 25, 2015, and according to the Clay Township…
The first 4-wheeler ATV’s are now out on the Lake St. Clair ice. Several local fishermen were out early this morning setting up their shanties on Lake St. Clair’s Bouvier Bay, using their ATV’s to pull out their rigs. Ice appears to be completely covering all of…
Jeremy and friends from Ohio were ice fishing near the Raft Bar today and pulled up this huge Pumpkinseed Sunfish. What a beautiful fish…..
Take a look through the 68 page, 15th Anniversary 2015 calendar edition to make the most of your boating, fishing, & snowmobile season on Lake St. Clair. Deliveries of the 20,000 high quality “printed” magazine will be available to pick up at our Sponsor Locations by February 12th……..
Lake St. Clair Perch fishing is back on Bouvier Bay today….. Good luck to our anglers! Stop by and see Brian at the Blue Water Bait & Tackle Shop at the Fair Haven Launch Ramp … Open all winter!
We went from 5% ice on Lake St. Clair’s Bouvier Bay in Fair Haven, MI yesterday to 100% this morning! While standing in the bone chilling wind to take some photos, our local Eagle landed to have breakfast! We have reservations from tourists coming from Ohio this…
One month ago we had ice fishermen beginning to emerge on northern Lake St. Clair’s Bouvier Bay. We never thought anyone would be boating the week of Christmas! With temperatures in the 40’s recently, there is only skim ice in the small bays and canals…
The new FREE! 2015 magazine is almost complete and it is bigger and better than ever… and it’s the 15th Anniversary Edition! I have one nice spot left @ $400 which includes you in the 20,000 print magazine to boaters, and also includes you for one…
For the last several years, a giant tree has been caught up in the shallows of Bouvier Bay, adjacent to the Munchies Swimming area. Humans and birds alike loved to relax on this natural chair and watch the boats go by. Alas! With the high…
The Gale Winds have caused the Northern Lake St. Clair area waters to rise several feet in the last few hours. Homes along Lake St. Clair in Fair Haven, Michigan’s seawalls were being broached by the high waves as water flooded around homes and onto…
Ice photos shown are looking across Northern Lake St. Clair’s Bouvier Bay – Fair Haven Point jetting out. Open water is Anchor Bay.
Last year we had ice fishermen out on Thanksgiving (Nov. 28) on northern Lake St. Clair’s Bouvier Bay…normally, ice fishing begins during Christmas week. Today, our local canals are now frozen over and Bouvier Bay has begun freezing. It was 16 degrees when I took this photo today without the…
Exciting for us again! Bassmaster has again chosen Lake St. Clair to be part of the Pro Elite schedule. They will be fishing here August 23-30, 2015.
20 mph winds with 33 mph gusts! Lake St. Clair is like the ocean today!
Dennis Moritz from Roseville caught this 68″ 105# Sturgeon in the North Channel to win the 1st “St. Clair – Detroit River Sturgeon for Tomorrow” fishing tournament. It was successfully released after some great photos. Next tournament for this non profit group – Open to everyone!…
Posted October 6, 2014 – According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, all the Great Lakes are above their levels a year ago…. Lake St. Clair is up 14″! Lake St. Clair is predicted to drop only 4″ in the next 30 days.
Posted October 1, 2014 – Where are the Perch? My captain Carl and his sister from Traverse City braved the cold Tuesday… 75 perch and one nice walleye. Marker 26 on the Canadian side of the Lake St. Clair shipping channel.
2014 Calendar Year Photo Recap of Lake St. Clair Activities…. Certainly couldn’t be at all the events, but was able to make a lot of them! So many things to do here! Visit and like www.facebook.com/thelakestclairguide for posts & photos like this throughout the year to keep…
