Dogwood Lake, North Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Guilford County, North Carolina, sits Dogwood Lake. The surface lies 797 feet up. Start from Jamestown, 2.3 miles down the road. High Point is the closest city, 6.8 miles away. Near neighbours include: Adams Lake within 1.7 miles, Fairfield Lake at 2.2 miles, High Point Lake within 3 miles, Uwharrie Lake at 3.4 miles and Daniel Lumber Company Lake within 3.4 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Dogwood Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Guilford County include bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish, black crappie and redear sunfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Dogwood Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 78°F for July and 38°F for January. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. At Dogwood Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Adams Lake is 1.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Dogwood Lake locally before you travel.