Northern Pike Stocked · 6 plants · last June 24, 2005 Best: dawn, day, dusk Kent Lake fishing
Kent Lake fishing: not stocked since June 1, 2017. It was stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye on a reservoir. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- June 1, 2017
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 1981
- Species recorded
- 2
- Surface acres
- 1,041.1
Fish at Kent Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 6 plants · last June 24, 2005 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last June 1, 2017 Best: dawn, dusk, night Kent Lake is a 1,200-acre reservoir lake where anglers may find Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. Historically, black crappie and bluegill were reported, but notable declines were reported in the 1990s. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
How Kent Lake is stocked
About 258 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1981
40,000
Fish stocked in 1990
60,000
Fish stocked in 1991
40,000
Fish stocked in 1993
40,000
Fish stocked in 2005
3,182
Fish stocked in 2011
32,108
Fish stocked in 2014
25,013
Fish stocked in 2017
27,969
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2017 | Walleye | 11,740 | – | report |
| June 1, 2017 | Walleye | 11,801 | – | report |
| June 1, 2017 | Walleye | 4,428 | – | report |
| June 27, 2014 | Walleye | 25,013 | – | report |
| June 28, 2011 | Walleye | 32,108 | – | report |
| June 24, 2005 | Northern Pike | 3,182 | – | report |
| April 23, 1993 | Northern Pike | 40,000 | – | report |
| April 5, 1991 | Northern Pike | 40,000 | – | report |
| May 4, 1990 | Northern Pike | 20,000 | – | report |
| April 4, 1990 | Northern Pike | 40,000 | – | report |
| April 8, 1981 | Northern Pike | 40,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Milford
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Kent Lake
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Kent Lake?
Fishing Kent Lake usually means Northern Pike: Northern Pike accounts for 6 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Northern Pike was last stocked June 24, 2005. Walleye was last stocked June 1, 2017.
When is Kent Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 1, 2017. About 258 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 17 lakes in Oakland County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 29 years between 1981 and 2017.
How do you get on Kent Lake?
The nearest town is Milford. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Kent Lake were stocked more recently?
Spring Mill Pond (4.8 mi), Woodland Lake (6.9 mi), Whitmore Lake (8.8 mi), Appleton Lake (9.5 mi), and White Lake (10.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Woodland Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Whitmore Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye, and White Lake is also stocked with Walleye.