Popular southeast Michigan lake near Flint. Good largemouth bass, walleye, and panfish. Active local fishing tournament scene.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Lake Fenton is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for black crappie, bluegill and channel catfish.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 48 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Bluegill | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Channel Catfish | 12" | 10 |
| Largemouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| White Crappie | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Tiger Muskie | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Green Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Pumpkinseed | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| White Bass | None | 10 inland / 25 Great Lakes |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.
One public access site is listed for Lake Fenton. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Genesee County boat launches.