Lake Brandt Fishing
Guilford County, NCWRC District 5, 817 acres.
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Groundwork on Lake Brandt
NCWRC manages Lake Brandt, a lake in Guilford County, out of District 5. At normal pool the dam record shows 817 acres. It formed when Lake Brandt Dam Dam closed on the Reedy Fork Creek in 1960. Census places put Summerfield nearest, around 4 miles away. Community Fishing Program status brings it regular NCWRC stockings.
Commission records point to white crappie. There are 1 mapped launch on file, with 0 run as NCWRC Boating Access Areas. Fish attractors: 13 sites, 0 buoyed. Access land is held by City Of Greensboro.
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- Lake Brandt Parkpaddle access, 75 trailer spaces, restrooms, City Of Greensboro
NCWRC public fishing areas on Lake Brandt
- Lake Brandt Park1 pier, owner City Of Greensboro, open
- Bur-Mill Park1 pier, owner City Of Greensboro, open
Access areas around Lake Brandt
- Lake Higgins ParkLake Higgins & Turner Hatchery Pond, 2 miles west
- Lake TownsendLake Townsend, 7 miles east
- High Point City Lake ParkHigh Point City Lake, 13 miles southwest
- Piney BluffBelews Lake, 13 miles northwest
- Oak Hollow LakeOak Hollow Lake, 13 miles southwest
- Kernersville LakeKernersville Lake, 14 miles west
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Species notes for Lake Brandt
No NCWRC lake survey lists every fish in Lake Brandt; these come from its stocking, rules, profiles and records. named in the NCWRC profile: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
Regulations on Lake Brandt
Lake Brandt has no water-specific limit in the NCWRC tables.
| 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 |
Crappie and sunfish rows follow the map position of Lake Brandt against I-95 and I-77, the lines NCWRC uses.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Lake Brandt and its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Brandt | 817 | 1 | ||
| Lake Higgins | 2 miles west | 226 | 1 | |
| Greensboro Country Park Lake Five A | 3 miles south | 10 | 0 | yes |
| Schoolhouse Lake | 4 miles northwest | 0 | ||
| Lake Townsend | 5 miles east | 1,635 | 1 | |
| Keeley Park Ponds | 9 miles southeast | 0 | yes |
Short drives from Lake Brandt
More lakes near Lake Brandt
- Lake Higgins2 miles west
- Greensboro Country Park Lake Five A3 miles south
- Schoolhouse Lake4 miles northwest
- Lake Townsend5 miles east
- Keeley Park Ponds9 miles southeast
Tackle counters around Lake Brandt
- Lake Brandt Marinamarina, Greensboro, under a mile
- Lake Higgins Marinamarina, Guilford, 2 miles
- Tackle Advocacybait and tackle shop, Greensboro, 4 miles
- Jeff Wilkins Fly Fishingfly shop, Summerfield, 5 miles
- Great Outdoor Provision Co, 3104 Northline Avesporting goods store, Greensboro, 5 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Greensborosporting goods store, Greensboro, 8 miles
Home bases near Lake Brandt
- Summerfield4 miles
- Greensboro5 miles
- Oak Ridge8 miles
County pages tied to Lake Brandt
- Guilford Countyseat: Greensboro
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Quick facts on Lake Brandt
How far is Lake Brandt from a town?
It sits in Guilford County (District 5), about 4 miles from Summerfield.
What acreage does the dam record give Lake Brandt?
About 817 acres at normal pool.
Where do I launch on Lake Brandt?
Try Lake Brandt Park, one of 1 launch.
Which species does NCWRC tie to Lake Brandt?
The Commission lists white crappie.
When is Lake Brandt stocked?
Neither 2026 list names it.
What rules apply on Lake Brandt?
Statewide inland limits apply.
Must anglers on Lake Brandt carry a license?
From 16, the inland license; residents pay $32.
How high is Lake Brandt today?
There is no level feed for it.
Which tackle counter sits closest to Lake Brandt?
Lake Brandt Marina sits about under a mile from the lake.
Make for Lake Brandt
Buy the inland license online before you go.