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Harsens Island / Lake St. Clair is a kitesurf spot located on Harsens Island, in the St. Clair River delta, at the entrance to Lake St. Clair, Michigan. This marshy island is part of the largest freshwater delta in the world. The spot offers access to Lake St. Clair from the east side, with a vast shallow water body. The area is renowned for fishing and water sports. Accessible by ferry or boat only.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Lake St. Clair water body, very shallow (average depth 3 meters). Short, choppy waves in sustained winds. Water warms quickly in summer, allowing riding in a shorty from June to September. Sandy and muddy bottom. Vast riding area offering plenty of space despite shallow depth. Current from the St. Clair River delta.
Very shallow lake — risk of hitting bottom during falls. St. Clair River delta currents in this area. Heavy boat traffic in summer. Commercial shipping channel — never cross it. Marshy areas and shoals around the island. Violent thunderstorms possible with lightning risk. Island accessible only by ferry — plan access accordingly.
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