South shore toward the Detroit River (Tecumseh to Puce)
WaterOntario
Depth10-14 ft
BottomFlat sand with small rock, current
CurrentYes
River plumeNo
Well-known spotNo
Position42.358, -82.824 (approximate center)
2019 AOY winner; 2017 Elite winner area
Waves by wind direction and speed
SPM shallow-water wave model (SPEC 5.5) at the area's wave depth of 3.6576 m, over-water wind, fetch from the lake outline. Hmax = 1.86 x Hs, the largest wave in about an hour.
| Wind from | Fetch | 10 mph | 15 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 23.6 km | 0.9 ft / 1.7 ft | 1.4 ft / 2.7 ft | 1.9 ft / 3.6 ft | 2.4 ft / 4.4 ft |
| NE | 24.9 km | 0.9 ft / 1.7 ft | 1.5 ft / 2.7 ft | 1.9 ft / 3.6 ft | 2.4 ft / 4.4 ft |
| E | 33.2 km | 1.0 ft / 1.9 ft | 1.6 ft / 2.9 ft | 2.1 ft / 3.8 ft | 2.5 ft / 4.6 ft |
| SE | 9.5 km | 0.7 ft / 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft / 2.0 ft | 1.5 ft / 2.7 ft | 1.9 ft / 3.4 ft |
| S | 4.7 km | 0.5 ft / 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft / 1.5 ft | 1.1 ft / 2.1 ft | 1.4 ft / 2.7 ft |
| SW | 4.9 km | 0.5 ft / 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft / 1.5 ft | 1.1 ft / 2.1 ft | 1.5 ft / 2.7 ft |
| W | 8.6 km | 0.6 ft / 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft / 1.9 ft | 1.4 ft / 2.6 ft | 1.8 ft / 3.3 ft |
| NW | 7.3 km | 0.6 ft / 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft / 1.8 ft | 1.3 ft / 2.5 ft | 1.7 ft / 3.1 ft |
Each cell: significant wave height / largest wave in about an hour. Above 2 ft: caution.
Wave heights are model estimates from forecast wind, not measurements, and actual waves can be 25% or more higher. Check the marine forecast and the water at the launch before you go. The decision to go out is yours. Full text
Evidence
- Bassmaster Elite 2017 Thu, Aug 24 2017Jason Christie: Canadian water toward the Detroit River mouth, 19-22 ft; Tube 1/2-3/4 oz, green pumpkin.Source
- Bassmaster AOY Championship 2019 Sun, Sep 29 2019Seth Feider: South shore near the Detroit River mouth; Firecracker marker (north end), 11-12 ft; Crankbait (DT-10), 14 of 15 fish.Source