Fishing near Greensboro, North Carolina
Guilford County, population 299,035.
- 2 milesto nearest lake
- 7ramps nearby
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Where to cast near Greensboro
Census 2020 put Greensboro (Guilford County) at 299,035 people. The nearest lake page is Greensboro Country Park Lake Five A, 2 miles north of town. Lake Brandt Park is the nearest ramp with a page, about 5 miles off.
Reservoirs close to Greensboro
- Greensboro Country Park Lake Five A2 miles north, 10 acres
- Lake Brandt5 miles north, 817 acres
- Hester Park Pond6 miles south
- Lake Higgins6 miles northwest, 226 acres
- Keeley Park Ponds7 miles east
- Lake Townsend7 miles northeast, 1,635 acres
Lake fish near Greensboro
| Species | Nearby lakes |
|---|---|
| Channel catfish | 3 |
| Bodie bass | 1 |
| Striped bass | 1 |
| White crappie | 1 |
River trips out of Greensboro
- Deep River16 miles
Mapped water by Greensboro
- Lake Brandt ParkLake Brandt, 5 miles
- Lake Higgins ParkLake Higgins & Turner Hatchery Pond, 6 miles
- Lake TownsendLake Townsend, 8 miles
- High Point City Lake ParkHigh Point City Lake, 10 miles
- Hagan-Stone ParkHagan-Stone Lake, 11 miles
- Oak Hollow LakeOak Hollow Lake, 11 miles
- Guilford Mackintosh ParkLake Mackintosh, 15 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Greensboro.
Stream levels near Greensboro
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| N Buffalo Cr At Westover Terrace At Greensboro, Nc | 2 cfs, 0.62 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:25 pm |
| North Buffalo Creek At Church St At Greensboro, Nc | 4 cfs, 2.19 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:25 pm |
| Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro, Nc | 22 cfs, 2.34 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local contacts, Greensboro
Bait stores near Greensboro
- Great Outdoor Provision Co, 3104 Northline Avesporting goods store, Greensboro, under a mile
- Tackle Advocacybait and tackle shop, Greensboro, under a mile
- Lake Brandt Marinamarina, Greensboro, 5 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1305 Bridford Pkwysporting goods store, Greensboro, 5 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Greensborosporting goods store, Greensboro, 5 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Greensborosporting goods store, Greensboro, 5 miles
- Lake Higgins Marinamarina, Guilford, 6 miles
- Dave's Tournament Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jamestown, 9 miles
2026 stocking by Greensboro
| Lake | Distance | 2026 stocking |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Country Park Lake Five A | 2 miles | 2,100 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Hester Park Pond | 6 miles | 2,400 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Keeley Park Ponds | 7 miles | 3,000 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Gibson Park Lake | 8 miles | 2,400 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Oak Hollow Lake | 11 miles | 2,000 1-2 in bodie bass |
| Guilford County Farm Park Pond | 16 miles | 1,800 8-12 in channel catfish |
NCWRC 2026 stocking lists.
Inland limits near Greensboro
| 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 |
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations; rows chosen by the town position against I-95 and I-77.
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Places to stay by Greensboro
- Summerfield8 miles
- Jamestown9 miles
- Pleasant Garden11 miles
- Oak Ridge11 miles
Which counties Greensboro crosses
- Guilford Countyseat: Greensboro
Common catches near Greensboro
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What anglers in Greensboro ask
Which lake page is nearest Greensboro?
Greensboro Country Park Lake Five A, 2 miles north.
Which access area sits nearest Greensboro?
Lake Brandt Park, 5 miles away.
Is there pier fishing by Greensboro?
None within 30 miles.
Where do people in Greensboro buy bait?
Closest on the list: Great Outdoor Provision Co.
Is a guide available to hire in Greensboro?
Nobody lists Greensboro; the county page may help.
Which county runs Greensboro?
The Guilford County page lists it.
Are there mountain trout streams by Greensboro?
The nearest trout stream page is past 30 miles.
How close is Greensboro to a river page?
Deep River, 16 miles away.
What does a nonresident pay to fish near Greensboro?
Visitors pay $29 for 10 inland days or $15 for 10 coastal days.
Start from Greensboro
Every lake, ramp and pier above has its own page.