Kent Lake (Michigan)
Kent Lake is a 1,200-acre 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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  Kent Lake Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Location | Oakland and Livingston County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.5198293°N 83.652542°W |
| Type | reservoir[1] |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,200 acres (490 ha) |
| Max. depth | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Surface elevation | 879 feet (268 m)[1] |
| Settlements | Milford Township, Michigan |
Conceived as a large recreational lake (it was a 70-acre 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 and Yellow Perch.[2][4] Historically black crappie and bluegill were reported, but notable declines were reported in the 1990s.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kent Lake (Michigan)
- Jeffrey J. Braunscheidel (2007). "Status of the Fishery Resource Report Page 1 : Kent Lake : Oakland County, T02N R07E Sec 28, 31-33" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
Huron River Watershed, last surveyed 2006
- "Organization History - Huron-Clinton Metroparks". Metroparks.com. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- "Kent Lake". Lake Link. Retrieved 30 June 2020.