Lake St. Clair in 3-D at today's water level, about 27 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake St. Clair today
Michigan · 448.3 sq mi · updated
52°F water, level steady, near normal, calm Sunday morning.
Where to stay near Lake St. Clair
- Clinton River Boat ClubResort · about 0.4 mi from the waterSee prices
- Parkside CabinsMotel · about 0.5 mi from the waterSee prices
- The Old ClubResort · about 0.5 mi from the waterSee prices
- Ruth MotelMotel · about 0.6 mi from the waterSee prices
- Le Petit Dragon MotelMotel · about 0.6 mi from the waterSee prices
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Windsor East – LakeshoreHotel · about 1.6 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
26 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
34% Slow for yellow perch today · 2–18 ft deep
- Water 52°F on top, much colder than they like, so they move slowly and stay deep.
- Best water today is 2–18 ft deep, mostly on flats.
- The lake is mixed top to bottom, so fish can use many depths.
Best zone: flat, about 1% of them, 10–16 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm · about 5 ft deep today
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodMuskie
Fall feed. Big baits along weed edges and breaks.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Steady over 7 days. 0.9 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
No fresh view yet
Clouds hid the lake on 4 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:19 am · sunset 5:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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