About This Spot
Lake St.Clair / Mitchell's Bay, Canada is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Canada.
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With W–WNW–NW winds, peaking from March to May, Lake St.Clair / Mitchell's Bay, Canada delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Works on any wind with West in it. Warm Southerly winds always peak from 2-5 pm due to thermal enhancement. Best wind is in spring. Best directions: W, NW. Mainly used kite size: 12-16 sqm.
When to Go
May to September air and water above 65°F. July and August water temps in the upper 70's to low 80's°F. Season runs from early April to Mid October (above 50°F air and water).
What to Expect
Flat water bay surrounded by Marsh Islands. Sandy bottom with some weed patches in late summer, but never to bad. Clear water and warmest spot in the Great Lakes, especially in the spring. Average water depth 2-4 feet for miles. No current. Perfectly flat water behind the many swan slicks upwind of the launch.
Wind & Conditions
W · WNW · NW
Best wind direction
Works on any wind with West in it. Warm Southerly winds always peak from 2-5 pm due to thermal enhancement. Best wind is in spring. Best directions: W, NW. Mainly used kite size: 12-16 sqm.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat water bay surrounded by Marsh Islands. Sandy bottom with some weed patches in late summer, but never to bad. Clear water and warmest spot in the Great Lakes, especially in the spring. Average water depth 2-4 feet for miles. No current. Perfectly flat water behind the many swan slicks upwind of the launch.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
401 East to Chatham, then take Hwy 40 north towards Wallaceburg. Follow signs for turn off to Mitchell's Bay. In Mitchell's Bay drive North to the lake for about 1 mile to the launch. About 90 min from Detroit and 45 min from Windsor.
Location
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