Kivett Lake in Guilford County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Kivett Lake belongs to Guilford County, North Carolina. It sits at 804 feet above sea level. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Guilford County standards. The nearest town is Archdale, 2.3 miles away. High Point is 3.1 miles and Jamestown 3.7 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Kivett Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Guilford County cover bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish and black crappie. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Work Kivett Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 38°F in January to roughly 78°F in July. No part of the year shuts this water. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That shapes the year on Kivett Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The water borders Allen Jay Park, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Linthicum Lake at 2.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Kivett Lake before loading the car.