Waves, Wind, Satellite Lake Erie, Saginaw Bay, Detroit River -- Walleye 101

Trip Planning Tools


Boating information for the Detroit River, Lake Erie, Saginaw Bay or your favorite local lake. Check wave and wind forecasts, view satellite images, buy a fishing license, file a float plan, and see real time conditions on the lake you plan to fish. New! Use the links on the left side of the page to get listings for boat ramps, bait stores, motels and much more for your favorite lake or river.

NOAA - Great Lakes Coastal Forecasting System
Get wind, waves, surface temps, surface currents, ice cover and more for Lake Erie, Huron, Ontario, Michigan, and Superior. Wind and wave forecasts available for Lake St. Clair. Interesting, colorful maps that help you plan your upcoming trip to the Great Lakes! Learn more



Wave & Wind Forecast Get detailed forecasts for wave and wind conditions throughout the Great Lakes area.



Water Temperature Surface water temperatures for locations throughout the Great Lakes area.



Buoy Data (Live) Real time buoy data for water and land stations throughout the Great Lakes area.



Web Cams Live water conditions around the Great Lakes. Click "camera map" on their website



Satellite Image View daily satellite images to see water clarity or cloud cover around the Great Lakes.



Licenses & Laws Get your fishing license and the latest regulations for the lake you plan to fish


Plan Your Trip By Location Get information by body of water. Bait stores, boat ramps, motels, fishing reports, and much more. Detroit River Lake Erie West Lake Erie Islands Lake Eire Central Lake St Clair Saginaw Bay Bellevile Lake Houghton Lake

Fish Catch Tracking Sheet
Keep accurate records of every fish you catch - see patterns and repeat a successful program. Record lake conditions, boat speed, lure type & size, distance back and more. We have two log sheets that will help you become more organized in you record keeping:

Track your catch this season and become a more successful angler!


Boat Safety - Come Back Alive! Get prepared for the unexpected on the water. We have lots of great resources available to help you develop a personal safety plan: Float Plans Boater Safety Classes Severe Weather Planning Safety Gear & Checklists Marine Radio & GPS Information Make a commitment to be a safer angler this season....learn more