If you have been searching for "Fenton Lake" homes, the lake you are most likely thinking of is Lake Fenton, in Fenton Charter Township in southern Genesee County, Michigan. Here is a quick orientation for anyone considering a move to the area.
The lake at a glance
- Location: Fenton Charter Township, Genesee County, just north of the City of Fenton.
- Size: about 845 acres of surface area.
- Depth: a maximum depth of about 92 feet.
- Old name: the lake was also known as Long Lake, and the nearby community of Lake Fenton takes its name from it.
Source: Lake Fenton (Michigan), Wikipedia, citing the USGS Geographic Names Information System).
Public access
The Michigan DNR operates a public boating access site on Lake Fenton, and the DNR's land-use orders set rules for it, such as restrictions on leaving vessels or trailers unattended. Check the DNR's current rules before you launch. Source: Michigan DNR Land Use Orders of the Director.
The City of Fenton
Lake Fenton sits just north of the City of Fenton. A few facts about the town:
- Fenton was first settled in 1834 and was originally called "Dibbleville." It was platted as "Fentonville" in 1837 by William M. Fenton, who later became Michigan's lieutenant governor.
- The city had 12,050 residents in the 2020 census.
- US-23 runs north and south through the west side of the city as a freeway.
- The city lies mostly in Genesee County, with small portions in Oakland and Livingston counties.
Source: Fenton, Michigan, Wikipedia.
Neighboring lakes
Lake Fenton is one of several lakes in the Fenton area. Lake Ponemah, also in Fenton Township, covers roughly 410 acres and has a Michigan DNR boat launch off North Road between Ponemah Drive and Rolston Road. Sources: Outdoor Michigan, Fenton Charter Township. Lobdell Lake lies to the west in Argentine Township, near the Genesee and Livingston county line.
Thinking about a home on the lake?
Tremaine Real Estate has an office in Fenton at 1032 N Leroy St and specializes in waterfront homes across Genesee County. If you would like to see what is available on Lake Fenton or talk through what a lake home could look like for you, get in touch with John Tremaine or call his direct line at (810) 444-0495.