Nankin Lake Fishing in Wayne County, Michigan

• Overview

  Michigan holds Nankin Lake, in Wayne County. It lies 653 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 13 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Wayne County standards. Livonia lies 1.4 miles from the water. After that come Westland at 2.5 miles and Garden City at 2.9 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Nankin Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open biodiversity records for Wayne County list common carp, goldfish, bluegill, yellow perch and walleye. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Nankin Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 73°F in July and bottom out at 24°F in January. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late March. On average, late March opens the water and late December closes it again. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Nankin Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Launching is at Canoe Slipway, about 70 yards away. You can leave the car about 130 yards from the water. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Newburgh Lake, 2.9 miles away. Nothing on Nankin Lake should be assumed from this page alone.