Belle River, Ontario, Canada
Located on the Canadian side of
Lake St.Clair, 20 minutes from the US border. This is the spot
for winds with a northerly component. North or Northeast
winds are the best forecast for this spot. Here are some
quick facts:
- Water Depth in the riding area averages 3 feet and water
temps are above 60F (15C) from early May till mid October.
In June, July and August water temperatures are often above
75F (20C) but shorties are needed as air temperatures are
cool with North winds.
- Bottom is sandy with some zebra mussels. Booties are recommended
but most people do not use them.
- Washroom facilities are found across the river walkway at
Lakeshore park.
- The beach can become very crowded on holidays and weekends,
please respect the beachgoers and roll up your lines when
you come in for a break.
- Walk out into deep water far offshore before riding as there
are shallow sandbars and the wind is always stonger out towards
the end of the pier.
- Wind is best in the evening, after 6pm and before 12am.
Wind gets gusty and holey on sunny north wind days, not so
bad on cloudy NE wind days.
Pictures from Belle River:
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| Belle River West Beach kite setup
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