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McKinstry Drain

Michigan, United States

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McKinstry Drain fishing reports

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Common carp

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Saugeye

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General info

McKinstry Drain is a stream located in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Saugeye, and Common carp.

Location

42Β°16β€²14.7β€³N 83Β°28β€²39.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at McKinstry Drain, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Wayne

4.6 miles away

Westland

6.0 miles away

Romulus

6.6 miles away

Ypsilanti

7.5 miles away

Garden City

7.9 miles away

Inkster

8.5 miles away

Livonia

10.2 miles away

Dearborn Heights

10.7 miles away

Taylor

11.1 miles away

Ann Arbor

13.0 miles away

Allen Park

13.7 miles away

Dearborn

13.8 miles away

Novi

14.4 miles away

Southgate

14.6 miles away

Lincoln Park

15.3 miles away

Woodhaven

15.6 miles away

Farmington Hills

15.7 miles away

Riverview

16.0 miles away

Wyandotte

17.0 miles away

Trenton

17.2 miles away

Southfield

18.0 miles away

Oak Park

20.2 miles away

Detroit

20.7 miles away

Ferndale

22.0 miles away

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FAQ about McKinstry Drain fishing

the McKinstry Drain is a stream located in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°16β€²14.7β€³N 83Β°28β€²39.6β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the McKinstry Drain by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in the McKinstry Drain are:
  • Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Saugeye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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