Lake St. Clair — Nov 27 – Dec 14
Layout Boat Diver Hunts
Canvasbacks, redheads, bluebills, and buffleheads on one of Michigan's most productive diver lakes. Layout boat hunting at its finest.
(248) 835-0026Michigan's Premier Diver Duck Destination
Lake St. Clair sits on the Michigan-Ontario border and is one of the top diver duck destinations in the Great Lakes region. After the Saginaw Bay sea duck season wraps, we move our layout boats to St. Clair for the late-season diver push. Expect big rafts of canvasbacks, redheads, and bluebills working the open water.
Season: November 27 – December 14 · Layout Boat Hunting · No Lodging Included
What's Included
Layout Boat
Low-profile layout boat keeps you at water level for the most realistic presentation to incoming divers.
Full Decoy Spread
Large diver-specific decoy spread — canvasback, redhead, and bluebill blocks — set to pull birds from a distance.
Tender Boat
Tender boat handles retrieves, keeps you comfortable between flights, and gets you back to the launch quickly.
Experienced Guide
Your guide knows St. Clair's diver patterns, migration timing, and the best water to set up on each day.
Full Hunt Day
Hunt from first light through the morning flight. We stay until the birds stop moving or limits are filled.
Bird Cleaning
We'll clean and bag your birds at the end of the hunt so you're ready for the drive home.
Target Species
Lake St. Clair's late-season diver migration is one of the most reliable in the Midwest. These are the birds you'll be hunting.
Canvasback
The king of diver ducks. Canvasbacks stage on St. Clair in big numbers during the late-season push and decoy aggressively to a well-set spread.
Redhead
Redheads travel in tight flocks and work decoys hard. St. Clair is one of the best redhead lakes in Michigan during November and December.
Bluebill (Scaup)
Greater and lesser scaup — bluebills — move through St. Clair in massive rafts. Fast, decoying birds that make for exciting shooting.
Bufflehead
Buffleheads are a bonus species on St. Clair. Small and quick, they add variety to the bag and are often the first birds to work the spread.
What to Bring
- Michigan waterfowl hunting license and federal duck stamp
- Shotgun and non-toxic shot (steel, bismuth, or tungsten)
- Warm, waterproof layering system — layout hunting is cold
- Waders or waterproof boots
- Lodging arranged separately — we recommend nearby hotels in the St. Clair area
Season & Details
The Lake St. Clair layout hunt runs after the Saginaw Bay sea duck season closes. Late-season divers are the target — plan accordingly.
Season Opens
November 27
Season Closes
December 14
Max Hunters
Up to 5
Hunt Days
Weekdays & Weekends
Pricing
$975 minimum for up to 3 hunters — $325 per additional hunter (max 5 total)
50% deposit required to hold your date. Lodging not included — hunters arrange their own accommodations near Lake St. Clair.
Weekends available. No multi-day minimum required.
Book Your Diver Hunt
Spots fill fast for the late-season St. Clair layout hunt. Call or fill out the form below to check availability.
(248) 835-0026
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We'll confirm availability and collect your deposit within 24 hours.