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Kent Lake Fishing
A 1,015-acre Michigan lake in Oakland County.
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Oakland County
An overview of Kent Lake
At 1,015 acres, Kent Lake ranks as a lake of Oakland County. Milford sits about 4 miles from the water. Fisheries work here falls to the MDNR Lake Erie Management Unit, on the Lower Peninsula. Set in the Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana Drift Plains ecoregion, it feeds the Western Lake Erie basin.
Fish on file for it include bullhead, common carp, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and northern pike. Water clarity ran about 9.1 feet in 2023, from satellite data. Families will find it on the MDNR Family Friendly Fishing map.
1,015acres
0public launches
9.1 ftsatellite clarity
10fish on record
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Species on record for Kent Lake
Fish documented by the MDNR at Kent Lake, linked where Michigan has a species page.
Bullhead Common carp Catfish Crappie Largemouth bass Northern pike Smallmouth bass Sunfish Walleye Yellow perch
Collection counts for Kent Lake
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | 1 | 1957 |
| Bluegill | 1 | 1957 |
| Bluntnose minnow | 1 | 1957 |
| Brook silverside | 1 | 1957 |
| Brown bullhead | 1 | 1957 |
| Common carp | 1 | 1957 |
| Golden shiner | 1 | 1957 |
| Green sunfish | 1 | 1957 |
| Iowa darter | 1 | 1957 |
| Johnny darter | 1 | 1957 |
| Lake chubsucker | 1 | 1957 |
| Largemouth bass | 1 | 1957 |
| Longnose gar | 1 | 1957 |
| Northern logperch | 1 | 1957 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Launches
Boat access to Kent Lake
The access layer shows nothing on Kent Lake; try the launches below.
Walk-up spots on Kent Lake
- Kent Lake, Kensington MetroPark fishing site, Milford Townshipfishing pier, 8 AM to 10 PM, pier
Boat access sites near Kent Lake
- Kent Lake Dam Portage Boat AccessHuron River, 3 miles southwest
- Huron River Fishing SiteHuron River, 4 miles southwest
- Huron Boat AccessHuron River, 5 miles northeast
- Moore Lake Boat AccessMoore Lake, 5 miles north
- Lower Pettibone Lake Boat AccessLower Pettibone Lake, 6 miles north
- Proud Lake Campground Boat AccessProud Lake, 6 miles east
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Clarity
Kent Lake Secchi depth by year
Bars show the summer satellite clarity of Kent Lake, year by year.
For 2023, chlorophyll a came to 5.05 micrograms per liter.
EGLE Michigan Inland Lakes Water Clarity layer (Landsat, July to September), checked October 2026. Depth is not published here: the layer depth fields are unreliable.
Regulations
The regulations that cover Kent Lake
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Lower Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Lower Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
| Trout in unclassified lakes | 5, no more than 3 of which may be 15 inches or greater; minimum 8 inches | Open all year |
Statewide inland rules for the Lower Peninsula govern Kent Lake.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Compare
A comparison table for Kent Lake
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Lake | 1,015 | 0 | 9.1 | 10 | |
| Moore Lake, Oakland County | 5 miles north | 88 | 1 | 7.9 | 0 |
| Lower Proud Lake | 6 miles east | 44 | 1 | 8.6 | 0 |
| Lower Pettibone Lake | 6 miles north | 95 | 1 | 11.2 | 0 |
| Upper Proud Lake | 6 miles east | 47 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Limekiln Lake, Livingston County | 7 miles southwest | 35 | 0 | 6.8 | 1 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Nearby
Places around Kent Lake
Other lakes a short drive from Kent Lake
- Moore Lake, Oakland County5 miles north
- Lower Proud Lake6 miles east
- Lower Pettibone Lake6 miles north
- Upper Proud Lake6 miles east
- Limekiln Lake, Livingston County7 miles southwest
Bait and tackle counters by Kent Lake
- Holden's Party Storebait and tackle shop, Milford, 2 miles
- My Tec-Tronicsbait and tackle shop, Brighton, 5 miles
- Mac's Marina Motor Sportsmarina, South Lyon, 6 miles
- Diversified Docks & Liftsmarina, Brighton, 7 miles
- Lakes Area Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Walled Lake, 7 miles
- Racer's Marine Servicemarina, Commerce Township, 7 miles
A guided day on Kent Lake
- Michigan Guide Inccharter, Novi, (248) 305-7337
- Take Me Fishin Michigancharter, Waterford, (248) 343-9970
- Walleye Kingfishing guide, Waterford, (231) 557-2755
- Wilderness Journey- BWCA Guide & Outfitterfishing guide, Novi, (734) 664-0353
Michigan towns a short drive from Kent Lake
- Milford4 miles
- Wixom5 miles
- South Lyon5 miles
Kent Lake, county by county
- Oakland Countyseat: Pontiac
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Answers
Fishing Kent Lake: quick answers
Where would I find Kent Lake on a Michigan map?
Look in Oakland County, Lake Erie Management Unit, about 4 miles from Milford.
How big is Kent Lake on the state lake layer?
Roughly 1,015 acres.
Which ramp should a trailer use on Kent Lake?
Not one is mapped; use a nearby launch.
What fish live in Kent Lake?
On file: bullhead, common carp, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike and smallmouth bass.
Does the digest list special rules for Kent Lake?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
Does Michigan sell a trout stamp for Kent Lake?
Anglers 17 and older carry a Michigan all-species fishing license: $26 a year for residents, $76 for nonresidents, $11 for seniors or $10 for one day.
What does satellite data say about Kent Lake clarity?
Close to 9.1 feet in 2023.
Who has minnows on the drive to Kent Lake?
Drive about 2 miles to Holden's Party Store.
Circle Kent Lake on the calendar
Read the posted rules before keeping fish.