Lake Fenton is an 845-acre all-sports lake in Fenton Township, the largest lake in Genesee County and the biggest of nearly 20 lakes around Fenton.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Fenton, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's up to about 90 feet deep with islands including Case's Island, and it's an easy drive from Flint, Ann Arbor and metro Detroit.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Fenton
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Fenton — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Fenton.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Fenton.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Lake Fenton into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Fenton at a glance
| Location | Fenton Township, Genesee County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 845 acres |
| Max depth | About 90 feet |
| Islands | Including Case's Island |
| Nearby | Flint, metro Detroit |
| Region | Southeast Michigan |
Best things to do on Lake Fenton
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the middle of the lake.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 100 feet from shore, docks and swimmers.
- Sandbar days – anchoring up with friends on a summer afternoon.
Where to launch at Lake Fenton
- Public launch – the state launch on Grove Park Road, with four ramps.
Keep to slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of shore, docks, rafts and swimmers, and watch for posted local no-wake hours. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Fenton
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Michigan requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and 8 a.m. in Michigan.
Michigan boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 6 must wear one on the open deck whenever the boat is underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing isn't allowed from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and 8 a.m., must stay at slow-no-wake speed within 200 feet of a Great Lakes shoreline, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at slow-no-wake speed within 100 feet of docks, rafts, swimming areas, moored boats and people in the water, and in shallow water near shore. Many inland lakes also have local slow-no-wake hours, so follow the posted rules at the launch.
Map of Lake Fenton
Lake Fenton rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Fenton?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Lake Fenton myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Fenton, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Fenton?
In Fenton Township, Genesee County, between Flint and metro Detroit.
Can you jet ski on Lake Fenton?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Fenton.
How big is Lake Fenton?
About 845 acres, the largest lake in Genesee County.
Is Lake Fenton an all-sports lake?
Yes. Skiing, tubing, wakesurfing and jet skiing are all popular on Lake Fenton.