Shared with Canada. World-renowned muskie and smallmouth bass fishery. Also excellent walleye, perch, and pike. Connected to Lake Huron and Lake Erie.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Lake St. Clair is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for bluegill, smallmouth bass and walleye.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 51 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Channel Catfish | 12" | 10 |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Lake Whitefish | None | 5 inland (with cisco) |
| White Bass | None | 10 inland / 25 Great Lakes |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.
One public access site is listed for Lake St. Clair. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Macomb County boat launches.