KiteGlobeLake St.Clair / Mitchell's Bay
Lake St.Clair / Mitchell's Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Detroit in Canada, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Detroit |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May |
| Coordinates | 42.4783, -82.4133 |
About Lake St.Clair / Mitchell's Bay
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.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake St.Clair / Mitchell's Bay?
The best time to kite Lake St.Clair / Mitchell's Bay is March, April, May, when the W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake St.Clair / Mitchell's Bay offers flat-water lake conditions with W, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake St.Clair / Mitchell's Bay?
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.
Hazards at Lake St.Clair / Mitchell's Bay
Swimmers, None.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.