Boating

Southeast Michigan is your next boating adventure destination with literally thousands of inland lakes and waterways as well as Lake St. Clair. 

For an interactive list of public boating sites throughout the watershed visit: https://maps.semcog.org/ParkFinder/

OAKLAND COUNTY

Oakland County has more than 1,400 public and private lakes and numerous streams and waterways. One of the best ways to experience time near the water is by boating, fishing and visiting the wide variety of county parks.

POPULAR OPPORTUNITIES TO BOAT IN OAKLAND COUNTY:

  • Adams Lake & Buhl Lake, Leonard

  • Big Lake, Springfield Township

  • Cass Lake, Waterford

  • Chamberlain Lake, Lake Orion

  • Cedar Island Lake, White Lake Township

  • Crescent Lake, Waterford

  • Lake Orion, Lake Orion

  • Lakeville Lake, Addison Township

  • Loon Lake, Waterford

  • Lotus Lake, Waterford

  • Lower Pettibone Lake, Highland Township

  • Maceday Lake, Waterford

  • Middle Straits Lake, West Bloomfield

  • Orchard Lake, Orchard Lake

  • Pontiac Lake, White Lake Township

  • Proud Lake, Commerce Charter Township

  • Squaw Lake, Oxford

  • Sylvan Lake, Pontiac

  • Union Lake, Commerce Charter Township

  • White Lake, Highland Charter Township

  • Wolverine Lake, Commerce Charter Township

MACOMB COUNTY

Macomb County includes the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, a regional park system that consists of 13 parks with multiple lakes and covers more than 25,000 acres of Southeast Michigan including the North Marina and boat launch with access to Lake St. Clair.

POPULAR OPPORTUNITIES TO BOAT IN MACOMB COUNTY:

  • Stony Creek Lake, Shelby Township

  • Lake St. Clair Metropark, Harrison Township

  • Selfridge Public Boat Launch, Harrison Township

  • DNR Boat Launch, Harrison Township

  • Harley Ensign Memorial Boating Access, Harrison Township

  • 9 Mile Boat Ramp, St. Clair Shores

LAKE ST. CLAIR

Due to the lake's size and numerous islands, channels, and bays, Lake St. Clair is a popular destination for fishing, swimming, and boating and is conveniently close to many waterside amenities including restaurants, marinas, and parks.