Fishing at Lake Nan, Seminole County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Nan is a Seminole County water, Florida side. The surface lies 79 feet up. Surface area is around 29 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The nearest town is Goldenrod, 0.5 miles away. Union Park follows at 2.7 miles, then Winter Park at 3.6 miles. Round about: Perch Lake some 0.3 miles off, Lake Waunatta 0.4 miles away, Lake Martha some 0.5 miles off, Lake Burkett 0.8 miles away and Lake Mira some 0.9 miles off. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lake Nan

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluegill, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, Florida gar and spotted sunfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. At Lake Nan light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 82°F and January near 60°F on the long-run figures. Heat, not cold, shapes the year here. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Lake Nan by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Perch Lake is 0.3 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Nan for certain.