Canadian main basin, east of the channel
WaterOntario
Depth16-21 ft
BottomSand, cabbage clumps, perch
CurrentNo
River plumeNo
Well-known spotNo
Position42.436, -82.612 (approximate center)
2019 BFL, 2023 Elite, 2024 Open
Waves by wind direction and speed
SPM shallow-water wave model (SPEC 5.5) at the area's wave depth of 4.5 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 | 10.3 km | 0.7 ft / 1.3 ft | 1.1 ft / 2.1 ft | 1.6 ft / 2.9 ft | 2.0 ft / 3.7 ft |
| NE | 9.8 km | 0.7 ft / 1.3 ft | 1.1 ft / 2.1 ft | 1.5 ft / 2.9 ft | 2.0 ft / 3.6 ft |
| E | 16.3 km | 0.8 ft / 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft / 2.5 ft | 1.9 ft / 3.4 ft | 2.3 ft / 4.3 ft |
| SE | 18.1 km | 0.9 ft / 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft / 2.6 ft | 1.9 ft / 3.5 ft | 2.4 ft / 4.5 ft |
| S | 14.7 km | 0.8 ft / 1.5 ft | 1.3 ft / 2.4 ft | 1.8 ft / 3.3 ft | 2.3 ft / 4.2 ft |
| SW | 20.4 km | 0.9 ft / 1.7 ft | 1.5 ft / 2.7 ft | 2.0 ft / 3.7 ft | 2.5 ft / 4.6 ft |
| W | 21.6 km | 0.9 ft / 1.7 ft | 1.5 ft / 2.8 ft | 2.0 ft / 3.7 ft | 2.5 ft / 4.7 ft |
| NW | 22.8 km | 0.9 ft / 1.8 ft | 1.5 ft / 2.8 ft | 2.0 ft / 3.8 ft | 2.5 ft / 4.7 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
- BFL Michigan Division 2019 Sat, Aug 3 2019Kyle Greene: Canadian side, 2-mile radius, 16-22 ft; Tube 4 in; drop shot minnow.Source
- Bassmaster Elite 2023 Thu, Jul 27 2023Joey Cifuentes III: Large Canadian-side area (field crowded Anchor Bay), 18-18 ft; Drop shot, 3.6 in flat worm, forward-facing sonar.Source
- Bassmaster Open 2024 Thu, Jul 11 2024Jay Przekurat: Anchor Bay, plus Canadian water, 19-24 ft; Drop shot and jighead with Baby Z-Too.Source