Flint anglers can reach 18 of the waters in our guide in 75 minutes or less by car — 12 lakes and 6 reservoirs. Together they hold records of 59 fish species.

Lake Fenton is 19 minutes from Flint

Lake Fenton is the shortest drive from Flint: 19 min (14.2 mi). The drive time is measured to the ramp: Lake Fenton Sailing Club.

Also within a short drive:

Walleye and 59 more species on record

The most widespread fish is Walleye, recorded in 14 of the 18 waters. It is followed by Northern Pike (9), Common Carp (9), Bluegill (8) and Largemouth Bass (7).

The nearest water for each of the leading species:

  • Walleye, Common Carp and Bluegill: Lake Fenton, 19 min (14.2 mi)
  • Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass: Pontiac Lake, 36 min (32.6 mi)

3 waters at the top of the Flint list

Ranked by drive time, depth data, species records and access, the first 3 for Flint are:

  • Maceday Lake: 415 acres, 20 fish species on record, max depth 117 ft (surveyed), 2 ramps and 1,230,082 fish stocked.
  • Lake Fenton: 891 acres, 18 fish species on record, max depth 90 ft (surveyed), 3 ramps and 962,705 fish stocked.
  • Cass Lake: 1,309 acres, 8 fish species on record, max depth 123 ft (surveyed), 23 ramps and 2,089,572 fish stocked.

43 boat ramps within reach

Around Flint you will find 43 boat ramps on the waters in this guide. The boat ramp closest to the city center is Lake Fenton on Lake Fenton, about 13.1 mi in a straight line, with 4 lanes.

Deepest nearby: Lake Huron, 754.6 ft

The deepest water in this guide is Lake Huron: 754.6 ft at its deepest point (surveyed). It is followed by Cass Lake (123 ft), Maceday Lake (117 ft) and Orchard Lake (111 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 18 waters.

17 stocked waters near Flint

Stocking records cover 17 of these waters; the largest totals are Lake Huron (73,413,659 fish), Ford Lake (5,219,374 fish) and Belleville Lake (4,076,728 fish).

8 campgrounds near the water

8 campgrounds sit by the waters around Flint. The closest are Hammock Camping (25 mi, by Pontiac Lake), Pontiac Lake Recreation Area Group Campground (25.1 mi, by Pontiac Lake) and Pontiac Lake Recreation Area Modern Campground (25.4 mi, by Pontiac Lake).