how deep is the detroit river

The Detroit River has a varying depth but reaches its greatest depth of about 53 feet (16.2 meters) in its northern portion. The river is navigable for large vessels due to this depth, although there are shallower areas suitable for smaller boats and recreational paddling. The river is approximately 28 to 32 miles long and connects Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie, dropping only about 3 feet in elevation along this stretch.