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Kent Lake

Lake fishing  Michigan · 06:12 - 16:24

Kent Lake is one of the lakes in Michigan. The main target species are Walleye, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
57°
Best day
Fri
85%
50°
Sat
85%
47°
Sun
77%
49°
Mon
85%
55°
Tue
77%
58°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
55°F
Air temp
62°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.87 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
45.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:27–07:27 Dusk 15:09–17:09

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:43–08:43 Major period 18:43–20:43 Minor period 00:38–02:08 Minor period 13:18–14:48

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

04:00
62°
05:00
61°
06:00
59°
07:00
59°
08:00
60°
09:00
61°
10:00
64°
11:00
64°
12:00
66°
13:00
64°
14:00
64°
15:00
65°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
84%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
42%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
22%
Active through the night, off season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge and Common Carp.

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Kent Lake?

Popular catches here include Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Common Carp, Lake Trout and Blue Catfish.

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?

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Kent Lake right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 78%.