Pope Lake, North Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Pope Lake is set in Guilford County, North Carolina. It stands 896 feet above sea level. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Guilford County are larger. Stokesdale lies 2.1 miles from the water. It is 15 miles to Greensboro, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Pope Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Guilford County include bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish and black crappie. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Pope Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 77°F and January near 37°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. That is the shape of the year on Pope Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Thompson Lake at 1.3 miles is the sensible second choice. For Pope Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.