Best Fishing Spots Near Greensboro, North Carolina

Best Fishing Spots Near Greensboro, North Carolina

When I go fishing I really enjoy having the peace, quiet and some space to myself. It can be stress free when you just go fishing for fun and not have a care in the world. Some the places I looked online and in person near Greensboro, North Carolina to fish are:

  • Wfmynews2.com
  • Hookandbullet.com

I first looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near and one of the top google searches Wfmynews2.com was that listed stops which I will share the information with you:

These Amazing Spots Near Greensboro, North Carolina Are Perfect To Go Fishing

Few things in the world are more relaxing – or more exciting, depending on the day – than fishing. With so many freshwater lakes and rivers, fishing in Greensboro, North Carolina is top-rated. From fly fishing to shore casting, here are some of the best spots to try your luck. Please note, that these aren’t ranked in any particular order, but we have mentioned some of the fish you’re most likely to catch.

GUILFORD COUNTY

GREENSBORO

Fishing is allowed from fishing piers and boats at area lakes. However, bank fishing is not allowed.

You can get annual passes and each marina office sells North Carolina Fishing and Hunting Licenses.

Boat ramps are available for private boat launches. Lakes also offer rowboats to rent year-round. You can also bring your own electric trolling motors or gas powered motors (less than 10 hp) to use on rental rowboats.

What You’ll Catch

You’ll catch the following fish at most lakes in the area: largemouth bass, black and white crappie, channel catfish, brown and yellow bullhead, yellow perch, chain pickerel, blueguill, redbreast sunfish, pumpkinseed, warmouth, red ear/shellcracker, threadfin and gizzard shad. Bodie bass (hybrid) and striped bass can be found in Lake Townsend.

LAKE BRANDT

Lake Brandt is an 816-acre municipal reservoir. The lake was originally built in 1925 and raised to its present level in 1958. The lake features fishing, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking and canoeing. You’ll mostly catch largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish.

LAKE HIGGINS

Lake Higgins is a 226-acre municipal reservoir and was constructed in 1956. It’s the smallest of all three City lakes but offers some of the best fishing in the area. You can fish by boat or from the pier. You can also enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing. Rowboats, kayaks, and canoes are available for daily rentals.

LAKE TOWNSEND

Lake Townsend is the largest of Greensboro’s municipal reservoirs. The lake is 1,542 acres. A large boat ramp is available for private boat launching, with another launch ramp for small sailboats. Kayaks, rowboats, and sailboats are available to rent. You’ll catch largemouth bass, hybrid bass, striped bass, catfish, and crappie.

When I visit a website for information I only use small part of the article or page and I encourage you to vist all websites I talk about for more information if I didn’t answer your question Wfmynews2.com is a great website I find as a great resource for local information I can’t find else where.

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The secord place I looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near Greensboro, North Carolina and one of the top google searches HookandBullet.com I will share the information with you fishing near Greensboro, North Carolina:

Fish Species Found in the Greensboro (NC) Area

Crappie,  Perch,  Redear Sunfish,  Carp,  Catfish,  Blue Catfish,  Bream/Bluegill,  Largemouth Bass,  Bullhead,   and 12 more

Bodies of Water near Greensboro (NC)

40 Lakes

1,691 Rivers and Streams

637 Reservoirs

646 other

Greensboro Fishing Reports

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Greensboro (NC) Fishing Spots

Aydelette Lake 5.8 milesAydelette Lake Dam 5.8 milesBenbow Lake 6 milesBenbow Lake Dam 6 milesBenjamin Lake 3.6 milesBenjamin Lake Dam 3.6 milesBuffalo Lake 2.8 milesCausey Lake 4.4 milesCausey Lake Dam 4.4 milesDaniel Lumber Company Lake 5.5 milesDaniel Lumber Company Lake Dam 5.5 milesElectric Fishing Reel Systems 1.6 milesFly Line 2 milesForbis Lake 5.9 milesForbis Lake Dam 5.9 milesFriendly Lake 6.2 milesFryar Lake 4.2 milesFryar Lake Dam 4.2 milesHackett Lake 4.2 milesHiggins Lake 5.9 milesHiggins Lake Dam 5.9 milesJorden Branch 4.7 milesJoseph Allred Dam 4.5 milesJoseph Allred Lake 4.5 milesLake Euphemia 3.6 milesLake Hamilton 4.2 milesLake Jeanette Dam 5.9 milesLake Property 3.5 milesLake Property Lake Dam 3.5 milesLynnwood Lake 5.8 milesLynwood Lake Dam 5.8 milesMagic Feet Cloggers 2 milesMuddy Creek 3.8 milesPegram Lake 4 milesPegram Lake Dam 4 milesPhiladelphia Lake 2.5 milesRevolution Mill Reservoir 2.4 milesRichland Lake 5.9 milesRitters Lake 5.7 milesRounda Lake Dam 3.4 milesRounda Lake Dam 3.4 milesRussells Run 3.1 milesTrospar Dam 3.9 milesTrospar Lake 3.9 milesWhite Oak Lake 2.8 milesWhite Oak Lake 2.8 milesWhite Oak Lake Dam 2.8 milesYowland Lake 5.9 milesYowland Lake Dam 5.9 milesView Map

Fishing Guides near Greensboro (NC)

Wing and Fly Company

“Exactly as hoped for….”

from $195.00

Carolina Fly Fishing Outfitters

Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’

Topwater Guide Service

Greasy Creek Outfitters

The Green Drake Guiding Service

Wing and Fly Company Guiding Service

Tackle Shops near Greensboro, NC

1 Limit Bait Shop

321 Bait & Tackle

4 Rivers Orvis Fly-Shop

17-A & 61 Bait & Tackle Shop

When I go fishing I am looking for that out of the way secret place if you will fishing spot that the locals know as good if I am only visit the area once in my life. Lets make the best of the time in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Conclusion

Hope this post was helpful to you and that you have a very successful trip fishing with your friends and family!  Check out the other sections of my blog for more tips on ThebookOnGoneFishing.

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