Kent Lake

[Durand Dan]

The weather doesn't look great but I'm thinking of hitting Kent in the morning. Anyone been out there? Is the water up enough to move around safely? I just finished making prop repairs from my last venture in November

[Skulley]

The lake is still in winter draw down.  The park ranger I talked to this week said it will be up the weekend before the opener......at least that was the plan.

BD             

[fiker]

I'm not expert on Kent Lake but this is what I think I know.

When they raise the Dam back up, I've been told the water level rises about an inch a day.  This of course is subject to rain fall.

If you travel the expressway I-96 going west, you can watch for the large rock along the near shore, just north of the overpass.  When that rock is close to disappearing under water, I can launch my boat at the East ramp. 

But to be totally accurate, I have a 16' boat.  If I had a boat that was a little longer, I think it would float off of the trailer without me having to back my truck so far into the lake.  A sometimes risky business w/o 4 wheel drive.

[dhuff]

I have been out there a few times and have seen a few other bass boats out there with no problems so go for it.

[Flippin222]

Use the east ramp, far right ramp (as you are looking at it). All of the others are too shallow. I may see you there if you are there around 12:30.

[Durand Dan]

Well as long as the wind is under 25mph and there is no lighting I'll be there mid morning. Look out dogfish!!

[Durand Dan]

The cold, the wind, the rain, being the only boat on the lake today, Priceless
( Well not really. It cost me $44.00 for my yearly permits)

[Wolf_fisherman]

Speaking of Kent Lake.....if any boaters that live by me on the eastside wanna share ride on the 26th I will be more than happy to chip in gas money just send me a message and i'll send you my phone #. I live in Roseville right by the I696 I94 interchange.

[dartag]

just drove through and the water looks like it is almost back to normal.  even a few boats out fishing.   ( gar or gills ) i figure.   water did not feel to cold.   walked a little of the shore but did not see any beds or even little fish.

anyone been out there know the water temp.

[Durand Dan]

Last Sat. it was 52.5 to 54 degrees. I would think it would be close to 59 to 60 now.

[Flippin222]

I was there last night. Water temps were anywhere from 57 to 59.5 for the most part. They should be slightly warmer after today. Good call on the temps.