Hyco Lake Fishing
Person County and Caswell County, NCWRC District 5, 4,015 acres.
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Hyco Lake, sized up
The lake named Hyco Lake lies in Person County and Caswell County and belongs to Commission District 5. Federal dam data count 4,015 acres of water. Lake Hyco Dam Dam on the Hyco River holds it back, finished in 1963. Milton is the nearest town on the Census list, roughly 6 miles off.
Expect bodie bass, black crappie, white crappie and striped bass, going by NCWRC records. The access list shows 1 mapped launch, 1 of them Commission sites. The 2026 NCWRC stocking list sets 37,500 1-2 in bodie bass for it. The Commission has placed 14 fish attractors, 13 of them buoyed. The access areas belong to Duke Energy Progress.
Putting in on Hyco Lake
- Hyco Afterbay1 lane, 9 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Duke Energy Progress
Launches within a drive of Hyco Lake
- High RockHigh Rock Game Land Pond, 3 miles southwest
- MiltonDan River, 6 miles northwest
- S R Farmer LakeFarmer Lake, 12 miles southwest
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Lake elevation, Hyco Lake
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Afterbay Reservoir At Dam Nr Mcgehees Mill, Nc | 364.39 ft lake elevation | Oct 12 2:45 am |
| Hyco Lake At Dam Nr Roxboro, Nc | 7.98 ft lake elevation | Oct 12 2:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 3:38 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Hyco Lake species
NCWRC sources that name Hyco Lake give this species list. regulated: 3; stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
Fish the Commission adds to Hyco Lake
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodie Bass | 1-2" | 37,500 | MGT | Hyco lake campground Ramp (PCLA): Pointer Dr off of Brewer Rd. |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
NCWRC limits for Hyco Lake
On Hyco Lake, the listed rules below take the place of statewide limits.
| Species | Size limit | Daily creel |
|---|---|---|
| Crappie (Black And White) | 8-inch minimum | 20 in combination |
| Striped Bass And Bodie Bass (Striped Bass Hybrid) | 16-inch minimum | 4 in combination |
| Species | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | No closed season |
| Crappie | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Sunfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Striped and Bodie bass | 4 a day | 20 in minimum | No closed season |
| White bass | 10 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Walleye | 8 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Rock and Roanoke bass | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Blue, channel and flathead catfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Trout (undesignated waters) | 7 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
The I-95 and I-77 lines decide part of the table for Hyco Lake.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Hyco Lake beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyco Lake | 4,015 | 1 | yes | |
| High Rock Game Land Pond | 3 miles southwest | 1 | ||
| Rabbit Shuffle Pond | 12 miles southwest | 0 | yes | |
| Farmer Lake | 12 miles southwest | 390 | 1 | yes |
| Mayo Reservoir | 16 miles east | 2,800 | 1 | |
| Lake Cammack | 22 miles southwest | 757 | 1 |
Just around Hyco Lake
Nearby impoundments to Hyco Lake
- High Rock Game Land Pond3 miles southwest
- Rabbit Shuffle Pond12 miles southwest
- Farmer Lake12 miles southwest
- Mayo Reservoir16 miles east
- Lake Cammack22 miles southwest
Bait counters nearest Hyco Lake
- Catch The Feverbait and tackle shop, Roxboro, 13 miles
- Buttermilk Creek Outfitterssporting goods store, Burlington, 21 miles
Towns encircling Hyco Lake
- Milton6 miles
- Yanceyville10 miles
- Roxboro12 miles
Counties that share Hyco Lake
- Person Countyseat: Roxboro
- Caswell Countyseat: Yanceyville
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Before a trip to Hyco Lake
How do I find Hyco Lake on a map?
The lake point falls in Person County and Caswell County, District 5, about 6 miles from Milton.
How large a water is Hyco Lake?
4,015 acres, per the NID.
Which access area serves Hyco Lake?
1 launch on file, including Hyco Afterbay.
Does Hyco Lake hold bass?
bodie bass, black crappie, white crappie and striped bass, from NCWRC sources.
Does NCWRC stock Hyco Lake?
NCWRC requested 37,500 1-2 in bodie bass for 2026.
Are the statewide NCWRC limits in force on Hyco Lake?
Crappie (Black And White): 8-inch minimum, 20 in combination; Striped Bass And Bodie Bass (Striped Bass Hybrid): 16-inch minimum, 4 in combination.
Which North Carolina license do I need for Hyco Lake?
Inland license from 16: $32 resident.
Where can I check the level of Hyco Lake?
Check the USGS numbers above.
Who sells bait close to Hyco Lake?
Catch The Fever, about 13 miles away.
Pack the truck for Hyco Lake
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