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Kent Lake

Lake fishing  Michigan · 06:14 - 18:45

Kent Lake is one of the lakes in Michigan. The main target species are White Bass, Bluegill and Muskellunge.

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Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
72°
Thu
86%
72°
Best day
Fri
81%
71°
Sat
84%
62°
Sun
85%
68°
Mon
84%
69°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
70°F
Air temp
73°F
Wind
10 mph
Pressure
30.05 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:29–07:29 Day 07:29–17:30 Dusk 17:30–19:30

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:45–16:45 Major period 02:45–04:45 Minor period 10:18–11:48 Minor period 19:41–21:11

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
73°
15:00
77°
16:00
78°
17:00
79°
18:00
77°
19:00
74°
20:00
72°
21:00
72°
22:00
71°
23:00
69°
00:00
69°
01:00
68°

Likely catch now (17 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
59%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
57%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
57%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
46%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse and red for white bass.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Kent Lake is a reservoir in western Marin County, California formed by the construction of Peters Dam across Lagunitas Creek. Built in 1954, the lake is the most recent lake of the Marin Municipal Water District, as well as the largest. It lies to the west of Alpine Lake; among the five major lakes in the area it is the only one to the west of Fairfax-Bolinas Road. It is named for the longtime president of the Marin Municipal Water District, Thomas Kent, the son of William Kent.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kent Lake?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Kent Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Kent Lake?

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Kent Lake right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 19%.