Huron-Clinton MetroparksAdministrative Offices

13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48114-9058 Phone/TTY: 810-227-2757 or 1-800-47-PARKS

www.metroparks.com

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WARREN C. EVANS JOHN C. HERTEL JOHN E. LA BELLE HARRY E. LESTER Governor Appointee Governor Appointee Livingston County Wayne County

ROBERT W. MARANS ANTHONY V. MARROCCO JOHN P. McCULLOCH Washtenaw County Macomb County Oakland County

Kensington MetroparKFishing regulations 1. State fishing licenses are required of all persons past their 17th

birthday. Licenses are not sold in the park but may be obtained at major sporting goods stores.

2. Information pertaining to open seasons, size limits and creel limits as established by the Department of Natural Resources are available at the Park Office.

3. Spearing or bow and arrow season for noxious fish is April 1 to August 15. Spear or bow and arrow is not permitted from shore south of Buno Road – Memorial Day to August 15.

4. No fishing permitted in Nature Study Area except southwest end of Wildwing Lake with waders. No fishing permitted in or on any boat dock, launching area, bridge, boardwalk or posted area.

5. Ice shanties must be marked on all four sides with name and complete address of owner in waterproof letters not less than two inches high. Tents or temporary shelters that are removed from the ice each day do not require identification. All shanties must be removed by March 1 or before ice becomes unsafe.

For additional information, please call:

Kensington metropark2240 West Buno Road, Milford, Michigan 48380-4410

Phone/TTY: 248-685-1561 or 1-800-477-3178

www.metroparks.com

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Boating regulations1. Metroparks boat launching permits are required for all trailered

vessels entering the park. All motorboats must have proper state registration numbers and required equipment. The boat operator is to have the state registration certificate in his/her possession.

2. Speed limit on Kent Lake is 10 mph, dock or beach area is 5 mph.

3. Boat launching must be at designated launching sites. Car top boats and canoes that can be carried to the water may be carried from any parking lot.

4. No boats may be left on the lake or shoreline between 10 pm and 6 am except by written permission obtained at the Park Office.

5. Water skiing is not permitted in any area of the lake.

6. Swimming is permitted only in designated swim areas during posted hours. No boats permitted in any swimming area.

7. No boats permitted on Wildwing Lake.

8. Boats must comply with all sections of Marine Safety Law: (Act 303 PA 1967) as amended and rules established by Michigan Boating Control Committee.

Boat rentalsBoat Rental Dock is near Maple Beach on Park Route #2. Rowboats, paddleboats and kayaks are available during the summer season. No rental of outboard motors.

docKageSeasonal Dockage is provided for private boats at the East Boat Launch, Boat Rental Dock, and Mitten Bay Dockage. Slips are available at prices depending on size.

There are three slip classifications:Class A - Widths 78" - 96", Length 24'Class B - Widths 66" - 77", Length 20'Class C - Widths 54" - 65", Length 18'

Slips are rented for the season in early December. The season is early May through October 31.

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water depth mapDepth Data from Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesNOTE: Lake depths may vary during the summer season based on weather conditions.

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