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]
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 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 1990's.