Nordman Lake in Washtenaw County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Nordman Lake is set in Washtenaw County, Michigan. What surrounds it is lake country bush. At 19 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Dexter is the closest place, 2.5 miles off. The big place round here is Ann Arbor, 9.9 miles distant. Others worth noting: Fourmile Lake 2.4 miles away, Sutton Lake out at 4.3 miles, Pierce Lake 4.4 miles away, Riker Lake out at 4.8 miles and West Lake 4.9 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Nordman Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Washtenaw County names bluegill, largemouth bass and rock bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Nordman Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 22°F to 71°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late March. Averages suggest open water from about late March through to roughly mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. On Nordman Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. This sits inside Trinkle Marsh Preserve, so read the reserve notices first. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Fourmile Lake is 2.4 miles off. Rules at Nordman Lake are worth checking on the day.