Fishing Hillside Lake in Guilford County, North Carolina

• Overview

  In North Carolina, Hillside Lake falls inside Guilford County. Elevation runs to 797 feet. Small at around 18 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The full circuit measures close to 1.2 miles on foot. Summerfield at 2.3 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Oak Ridge at 6.5 miles and Stokesdale at 6.8 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Hillside Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open biodiversity records for Guilford County list bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish and black crappie. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Hillside Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 77°F and January near 37°F on the long-run figures. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It holds true on Hillside Lake more years than not. Water temperature lags the air by a week or so.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Foster Lake, 0.4 miles out. Nothing on Hillside Lake should be assumed from this page alone.