Fishing at Carter Lake, Guilford County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Within Guilford County, North Carolina, you have Carter Lake. The surface lies 778 feet up. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Guilford County standards. Summerfield lies 5 miles from the water. Then Stokesdale, 8.8 miles, and Oak Ridge, 10 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Carter Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Survey and observation records for Guilford County include bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish and black crappie. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish Carter Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 77°F in July and bottoms out near 37°F in January. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Carter Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Richardson Lake is 4 miles off. Treat Carter Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.