Lake St. Clair is a 430-square-mile lake between Michigan and Ontario that links Lake Huron to Lake Erie through the St. Clair and Detroit rivers.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake St. Clair, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
With an average depth of just 11 feet and Metro Detroit along its west shore, it's a favorite boating lake for the whole region, from St. Clair Shores up to Anchor Bay.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake St. Clair
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake St. Clair.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake St. Clair.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake St. Clair at a glance
| Location | St. Clair Shores, Harrison Twp., New Baltimore |
|---|---|
| Size | About 430 square miles |
| Avg depth | About 11 feet |
| Connects | Lake Huron and Lake Erie |
| Bay | Anchor Bay |
| Park | Lake St. Clair Metropark |
Best things to do on Lake St. Clair
- Sandbar days – shallow flats to anchor and swim.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – wide open water.
- Water skiing and tubing – protected water in Anchor Bay.
Where to launch at Lake St. Clair
- Lake St. Clair Metropark – ramps in Harrison Township.
- Public launches – ramps around St. Clair Shores and Anchor Bay.
Wind can kick up a short, steep chop on shallow water, so mornings are smoothest. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake St. Clair
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Michigan requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and 8 a.m. in Michigan.
Michigan boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 6 must wear one on the open deck whenever the boat is underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing isn't allowed from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and 8 a.m., must stay at slow-no-wake speed within 200 feet of a Great Lakes shoreline, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at slow-no-wake speed within 100 feet of docks, rafts, swimming areas, moored boats and people in the water, and in shallow water near shore. Many inland lakes also have local slow-no-wake hours, so follow the posted rules at the launch.
Map of Lake St. Clair
Lake St. Clair rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake St. Clair?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Lake St. Clair when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake St. Clair, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake St. Clair?
Northeast of Detroit, bordered by St. Clair Shores, Harrison Township, Chesterfield and New Baltimore.
Can you jet ski on Lake St. Clair?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake St. Clair.
Is Lake St. Clair a Great Lake?
It's part of the Great Lakes system, linking Lake Huron and Lake Erie, but it isn't one of the five Great Lakes.
How deep is Lake St. Clair?
Shallow for its size, with an average depth of about 11 feet outside the shipping channel.