Kent Lake (Michigan)

For the lake in California, see Kent Lake. For the lake in Minnesota, see Kent Lake (Minnesota).

Kent Lake is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) reservoir lake formed by damming the Huron River near its headwaters. Kent Lake is mostly located in Oakland County, Michigan in Milford and Lyon Townships, with a small portion including its dam located in Green Oak Township, Livingston County, Michigan.^[2]

Kent Lake
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Location	Oakland and Livingston County, Michigan
Coordinates	42°31′11″N 83°39′09″W
Type	reservoir[1]
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	1,200 acres (490 ha)
Max. depth	36 ft (11 m)
Surface elevation	879 ft (268 m)[1]
Settlements	Milford Township, Michigan

Conceived as a large recreational lake (it was a 70-acre (28 ha) natural lake prior to impoundment), Kent Lake was dammed in 1946 by the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority.^[3] The current lake lies entirely within Kensington Metropark and Island Lake State Recreation Area. It has a maximum speed limit of 10 mph.^[2]

Fish

Fish which may be found in Kent Lake include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch.^[2][4] Historically black crappie and bluegill were reported, but notable declines were reported in the 1990s.^[2]