Joseph Allred Lake in Guilford County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Joseph Allred Lake stands in Guilford County, North Carolina. It stands 728 feet above sea level. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Guilford County are larger. Forest Oaks sits 3.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Pleasant Garden is 3.9 miles away, with Greensboro at 4.5 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Joseph Allred Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Records held for Guilford County cover bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish, black crappie and redear sunfish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Take Joseph Allred Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 78°F and January reads 38°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan around that when you fish Joseph Allred Lake. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Lynnwood Lake is 1.5 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Joseph Allred Lake.