Richardson Lake Fishing Guide, Guilford County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Richardson Lake sits in Guilford County, out in North Carolina. This is oak and grass country. It covers about 20 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It ranks high for size among our Guilford County listings. Start from Summerfield, 3.9 miles down the road. Greensboro sits 8.1 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Richardson Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. County-wide records name bluegill, green sunfish and redbreast sunfish. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Richardson Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 77°F; the cold one sits at 37°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Richardson Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lake Brandt, 1.2 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Richardson Lake.