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

• Overview

  Quaker Lake lies in Guilford County, North Carolina. It lies 781 feet above sea level. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Guilford County standards. The nearest place of any size is Pleasant Garden, 4.8 miles away. The big place round here is Greensboro, 12 miles distant. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Quaker Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish documented in Guilford County include bluegill, green sunfish and redbreast sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Quaker Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 77°F; the cold one sits at 38°F. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. 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. Plan around that when you fish Quaker Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Reynolds Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Quaker Lake before loading the car.