Michigan · Unknown Co.

Lake St. Clair

· 63 mi · Class
Optimal: 50–160 CFS · USGS #04161000
108 avg
454CFS
2.96 ft gauge height
Flood
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 108 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #04161000
Designated Water Trail · Private

People have inhabited the Lake St. Clair region for more than 9,000 years. Native Americans, fur traders, European settlers and modern North Americans have all called this region home. Since Cadillac, the explorer, arrived by canoe in 1701, Lake St. Clair has remained a recreational attraction. The Lake St. Clair Coastal Trail is a great resource for paddlers interested in carrying on that exploration. It features historic sites, launches and landings, routes and points of interest along the Lake St. Clair coast. (www.michiganwatertrails.org)

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River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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