Thursday, May 23, 2013
Looking to head out on Lake St. Clair, or neighboring waterways, to fish this weekend? Here are some highlights of what is biting.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released the weekly fishing report for area waters. According to a release, this Saturday, May 25, is the opening day of bass season on the Great Lakes and all inland waters except Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River and the Detroit River. Bass season does not open until the third Saturday in June. The agency reports that the "early catch and release season has been excellent so the opener should be as well." Here is what is biting in the region according to Michigan DNR:
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A woman pulled from Lake St. Clair Sunday by passersby entered the lake from the breakwall. She was not in a jet ski accident, her rescuers said.
The woman rescued Sunday by passersby Sunday ended up in Lake St. Clair from the breakwall rather than being involved in a jet ski crash as reported by the U.S. Coast Guard. Tom Cook, of Grosse Pointe Woods, was in Lake St. Clair on his jet ski when he saw two women on the breakwall waving him over, he said Tuesday. The women were standing on the breakwall holding the arms of a woman who was hanging in the water, he said. The woman was awake when he first approached but she became unconscious while they were trying to help her, Cook said. The circumstances under which she ended up in the water are not clear. Previously the U.S. Coast Guard reported to Patch the woman was involved in a jet ski accident. The Coast Guard responded to the …
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Monday, May 20, 2013
A woman who had an accident with a jetski Sunday was rescued by other boaters in Lake St. Clair. She was taken to a nearby hospital by Grosse Pointe public safety officers.
A woman sustained non-life threatening injuries Sunday in Lake St. Clair following an accident with a jet ski, U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Justin Westmiller said. The woman was struggling in the water off of Lake Shore Road near Clairview in Grosse Pointe Shores after a jet ski accident, he said. Other boaters rescued her before responding coast guard officers arrived, he said. She was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for medical attention, Westmiller said. The exact kind of injuries she sustained was not clear Monday but Westmiller said they were not life-threatening. Public Safety officers from the Grosse Pointes took the woman to the hospital, Westmiller said. Since the Coast Guard did not assist in the rescue, Westmiller did not have …
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Monday, April 29, 2013
St. Clair Shores will be hosting the Monster Quest VII bass tournament in June which may attract up to 100 boats to compete on Lake St. Clair, which has been named "America's best bass lake."
St. Clair Shores will be the host to the city's first major bass tournament this summer when Monster Quest VII arrives June 22 at the 9 Mile boat ramp. Organizers estimate up to 100 boats, with two people per boat who will be joined by their families on shore, are expected to participate in the event. "We are really excited," said Parks and Recreation Director Greg Esler. "It is going to bring a lot of business to the city and the Nautical Mile." The tournament is being presented by Terry Melvin and Ken Neeley who launched anglers from Harrison Township for previous events. The boats would then head down to St. Clair Shores to fish. Now, the anglers will have a shorter trip Melvin said. "Nine to 14 Mile is where they all are fishing," he …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
With the boating season "unofficially" underway, the Department of Natural Resources offers important safety reminders for boaters on Lake St. Clair, and other waterways.
The arrival of spring, and start of April, signals another boating season for boaters on Lake St. Clair and other waterways. With the start of the season, the Michigan Department of Resources reminds those planning to operate a watercraft this year to take a boating safety course. "Spring is a great time to get your boating safety class in, so that you start the summer boating season with safety requirements fresh in your mind,” said boating law administrator Lt. Andrew Turner of the DNR's Law Enforcement Division, said in a release. “We encourage anyone who plans on operating a watercraft in Michigan to take a boating safety course.” There are a variety of classroom and online options available for boaters. Boating safety requirements in …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The legislation, which was championed by lawmakers along Lake St. Clair received bipartisan support in the House and Senate.
Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Wednesday allowing for $21 million from the state for 58 emergency harbor dredging projects amid record low water levels in the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair. "As the Great Lakes State, we need to ensure the availability of our beautiful waterways to boaters to support tourism, local communities, the state economy and safe boating," Snyder said in a prepared statement. "I thank the Legislature for approving these funds in time for the boating season." Locally, legislators who represent communities along Lake St. Clair pushed for the emergency dredging legislation, including Sen Jack Brandenburg, R-Harrison Township, who called for low-interest loans for marinas. Brandenburg was joined by Republican …
Monday, March 25, 2013
The early registration ends March 31 for the June 15 event at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
Winter weather is still upon us, but Macomb County is thinking summer fun. Early registration is taking place until March 31 for the county's second annual Sprint and Splash beginning at 8 a.m. June 15, 2013 at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township. The three options to participate in this event are: The Sprint and Splash aims to promote Lake St. Clair and benefits the Lake St. Clair Tourism Initiative, the Clinton River Watershed Council and Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy. People of all ages and athletic abilities are encouraged to participate. To volunteer or learn about sponsorship opportunities, call 586-469-5285 or e-mail Amanda.Priemer@macombgov.org. For more information on participation fees or to register online, …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
State Rep. Andrea LaFontaine, who represents Chesterfield and New Baltimore, praised passage of legislation in the House and Senate.
Legislation to create a low-interest loan program that would help marinas to pay for emergency dredging projects is heading to Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder for approval. State Rep. Andrea LaFontaine, R-Columbus Township, and Sen. Jack Brandenburg, R-Harrison Township, introduced legislation earlier this month that would form a partnership with marina owners, private lenders and the state to help in dredging project, according to Brandenburg's office. On Thursday, LaFontaine, whose district encompasses lakeside Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore, praised the House and Senate's passage of the legislation that comes as Lake St. Clair has reached critically low levels, affecting boaters and business owners in several shoreline communities. "…
St. Clair Shores Patch regularly features homes on the market near you.
Low-maintenance living on Lake St. Clair comprises this week's House Hunt feature. This two-bedroom, three bath, 2,000-square-foot condo at 29142 Jefferson Court is listed for $279,000, according to AOL Real Estate. View more House Hunts here.
Friday, March 8, 2013
The measure aims to address critically low lake levels that affect the boating industry.
Pending legislation would create a low-interest loan program that would allow marinas to pay for emergency dredging projects, according to two Michigan lawmakers who represent Macomb County districts. Sen. Jack Brandenburg, R-Harrison Township, introduced legislation Thursday that would form a partnership with marina owners, private lenders and the state to help in dredging project, according to his office. The measure comes as Lake St. Clair has reached critically low levels, affecting boaters and business owners in several shoreline communities, including Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, St. Clair Shores and Harrison Township. “Our waterways are not only beautiful, they are also a vital part of our economy, which is why this measure…
Tracy - Chesterfield Twp
8:50 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013
I'm so thankful he's doing this! Now, if we could get some action on the phragmite problem which has taken over many canals throughout Harrison Twp, Chesterfield Twp and New Baltimore. This urgent concern if not addressed quickly will take over Lake St Clair and there won't be a need for dredging, because there will not be a Lake! more ›