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Fishing near High Point, North Carolina
Guilford County, population 114,059.
- 2 milesto nearest lake
- 6ramps nearby
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High Point, North Carolina
Where to cast near High Point
Census 2020 put High Point (Guilford County) at 114,059 people. The nearest lake page is Oak Hollow Lake, 2 miles north of town. Oak Hollow Lake is the nearest ramp with a page, about 2 miles off.
2 milesto Oak Hollow Lake
6ramp pages within 15 mi
0trout streams within 30 mi
8shops within 15 mi
Lakes
Reservoirs close to High Point
- Oak Hollow Lake2 miles north, 690 acres
- High Point Lake3 miles northeast, 287 acres
- Gibson Park Lake4 miles northeast
- Hester Park Pond8 miles east
- Randleman Lake11 miles southeast, 3,070 acres
- Lake Thom-A-Lex12 miles southwest, 650 acres
Lake fish near High Point
| Species | Nearby lakes |
|---|---|
| Channel catfish | 2 |
| Bodie bass | 1 |
| Largemouth bass | 1 |
| Striped bass | 1 |
River trips out of High Point
- Deep River12 miles
- Uwharrie River24 miles
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Mapped water by High Point
- Oak Hollow LakeOak Hollow Lake, 2 miles
- High Point City Lake ParkHigh Point City Lake, 2 miles
- Kernersville LakeKernersville Lake, 13 miles
- Lake Higgins ParkLake Higgins & Turner Hatchery Pond, 14 miles
- Hagan-Stone ParkHagan-Stone Lake, 15 miles
- Lake Brandt ParkLake Brandt, 15 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for High Point.
Flow
Stream levels near High Point
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Deep River Near High Point, Nc | 14 cfs, 2.22 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
| South Buffalo Creek Nr Pomona, Nc | 2 cfs, 0.97 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:25 pm |
| Brush Creek At Muirfield Rd At Greensboro, Nc | 4 cfs, 1.84 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local help
Local contacts, High Point
Bait stores near High Point
- Oak Hollow Marinamarina, Guilford, 2 miles
- Marina'smarina, High Point, 3 miles
- Dave's Tournament Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jamestown, 3 miles
- K & J Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jamestown, 3 miles
- Fishing Fever Tacklebait and tackle shop, High Point, 5 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Greensborosporting goods store, Greensboro, 6 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Greensborosporting goods store, Greensboro, 7 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 1305 Bridford Pkwysporting goods store, Greensboro, 7 miles
Stocking
2026 stocking by High Point
| Lake | Distance | 2026 stocking |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hollow Lake | 2 miles | 2,000 1-2 in bodie bass |
| Gibson Park Lake | 4 miles | 2,400 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Hester Park Pond | 8 miles | 2,400 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Salem Lake | 12 miles | 4,000 6-8 in channel catfish and 3,000 1-2 in bodie bass |
| Kernersville Lake | 13 miles | 5,700 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Greensboro Country Park Lake Five A | 13 miles | 2,100 8-12 in channel catfish |
NCWRC 2026 stocking lists.
Limits
Inland limits near High Point
| 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.
Nearby
Neighbors of High Point on the map
Places to stay by High Point
- Jamestown3 miles
- Archdale6 miles
- Trinity8 miles
- Thomasville9 miles
Which counties High Point crosses
- Guilford Countyseat: Greensboro
Fish ID
Common catches near High Point
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Answers
What anglers in High Point ask
Which lake page is nearest High Point?
Oak Hollow Lake, 2 miles north.
Which access area sits nearest High Point?
Oak Hollow Lake, 2 miles away.
Is there pier fishing by High Point?
None within 30 miles.
Where do people in High Point buy bait?
Closest on the list: Oak Hollow Marina.
Is a guide available to hire in High Point?
Nobody lists High Point; the county page may help.
Which county runs High Point?
The Guilford County page lists it.
Are there mountain trout streams by High Point?
The nearest trout stream page is past 30 miles.
How close is High Point to a river page?
Deep River, 12 miles away.
What does a nonresident pay to fish near High Point?
Visitors pay $29 for 10 inland days or $15 for 10 coastal days.
Start from High Point
Every lake, ramp and pier above has its own page.