Lake Fenton Boat Launch

On summer weekends and holidays, the 43 trailer spots fill by 11 AM — sometimes earlier. Once it's full, trailers end up lined down the road. Weekday afternoons are a completely different experience, practically stress-free.

When bass tournaments run here, it gets ugly. Boats line up for two-plus hours waiting to launch while tournament trailers sit parked in spots holding space for weigh-ins. If you see a tournament posted, pick a different day or head to Lobdell or Ponemah instead.

Lake Fenton kicks up more chop than you'd expect. It's a legit concern for kayakers and small boats, especially on windy afternoons. If you're in anything under 14 feet, mornings are your friend.

This is a Seven Lakes State Park facility, so you need a Recreation Passport or day pass. There's usually an attendant at the booth in summer, but off-season the booth can be empty — have your sticker on your plate or you risk a ticket.

Four concrete lanes with dock slips make this one of the smoother launches in southern Genesee County. It handles sailboats and bigger rigs without issue. The trade-off is the crowd — if you want solitude, Ponemah or Seven Lakes are quieter, but neither launches as cleanly as this one.