Swan View Inn

10/05/2026

Who has a fantastic picture of their time on the lake or here at the Swan View that they’d like to share for my 2027 Lake St Clair Guide ad? Here’s what it looked like last year? Please and thanks!

10/04/2026

Lake St Clair is the ❤️ of the Great Lakes!

Lake St. Clair is one of those Michigan water bodies that doesn't get the recognition it deserves. Technically, it's not one of the Great Lakes, but it connects Lake Huron to Lake Erie through the Detroit River system, making it a crucial part of the Great Lakes ecosystem and one of the most important waterways in North America.
Located between Michigan and Ontario, Lake St. Clair is relatively small compared to the Great Lakes—about 430 square miles—but it's a massive deal for boating, fishing, and recreation. The lake is shallow, with an average depth of only about 11 feet, which makes it warm up quickly in summer and creates perfect conditions for fish populations to thrive.
This satellite image shows the stunning clarity and color variations in the water. The different shades of blue and green reveal the shallow depth, sediment patterns, and how the water flows between the Detroit River to the south and the St. Clair River to the north. You can see the urban development surrounding the lake, with Metro Detroit on the western shore and communities on both sides taking full advantage of waterfront access.
Lake St. Clair is a fishing paradise. It's famous for muskie, walleye, smallmouth bass, and perch. Anglers from all over the region flock here because the fishing is world-class and the lake is easily accessible from Detroit and surrounding areas. There are marinas everywhere, and on summer weekends, the lake is packed with boats, jet skis, and people enjoying the water.
The lake also plays a huge role in the regional ecosystem. It's a critical stopover point for migratory birds and waterfowl, and the marshes and wetlands surrounding it provide habitat for countless species. The lake's health is closely tied to the overall health of the Great Lakes system.
Lake St. Clair has a rich history. French explorers named it after Saint Clare of Assisi in the 1600s. It's been a transportation route, a source of food and water, and a recreational hub for centuries. The surrounding communities—St. Clair Shores, Grosse Pointe, Harrison Township—are defined by their proximity to the water.
For Michiganders, Lake St. Clair is a summer staple. It's where you go boating when you don't want to drive all the way up north. It's where you fish when you want to stay close to home. It's where you dock your boat and spend weekends on the water without leaving Metro Detroit.
It may not have "Great Lake" status, but Lake St. Clair holds its own as one of Michigan's most valuable and beautiful water resources.

09/29/2026

It’s the time of the year where the sun sets in the middle of the canal!

09/21/2026

Walleye limit caught two days in a row! Fall fishing was good over the weekend. Thanks Brian for the great pictures!

09/07/2026

Theres still plenty of time to visit Lake St Clair and fish are biting! Call today and check availability.

09/01/2026

What a great way to start your fishing trip! Nice catch! 8/31/26

07/23/2026

Thank you Stacie and Doug for choosing the Swan View Inn for your Lake St Clair stay!

07/19/2026

Thank you Brandon for the great review!

07/17/2026

They came without reservations so I had to send them away!

06/25/2026

There are few dates still available during the first two weeks of July! You know you deserve a trip to the lake! Call me today, let’s set something up for you.