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Ames Boat Ramp

Saint Clair River · Pearl Beach, St. Clair County

Ames is a trailer boat ramp on Saint Clair River in Pearl Beach, Michigan, with a fee or pass required, 9 trailer parking spaces and restrooms. It is managed by Algonac State Park.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fees
Annual pass: $15 (Michigan Recreation Passport, Michigan vehicles, bought with plate renewal. Out-of-state vehicles $42 a year or $12 a day)
Trailer parking
9 spaces
Car parking
9 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Hours
Open 24 hours
Nearest town
9 mi from New Baltimore

Managed by Algonac State Park

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Fish in Saint Clair River

Also recorded:

Michigan state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Lake Sturgeon193 lb1974Mullett Lake
Common Carp61 lb 8 oz1974Wolf Lake
Northern Pike39 lb1961Dodge Lake
Walleye17 lb 3 oz1951Pine River
Smallmouth Bass10 lb2016Indian River
Yellow Perch3 lb 12 oz1947Lake Independence
Rock Bass3 lb 10 oz1965Holloway Reservoir
Bluegill2 lb 12 oz1983Vaughn Lake
Pumpkinseed2 lb 2 oz2009Lake Nepessing
White Perch2 lb2015Bear Lake

From official Michigan record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Michigan

Michigan boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Michigan agency pages.

All 5 ramps on Saint Clair River · All ramps in St. Clair County

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and OpenStreetMap.