Sizemore Lake Fishing Guide, Randolph County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Sizemore Lake sits within Randolph County in North Carolina. Height above sea level is 725 feet. At 15 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On our Randolph County list it sits near the top for size. Some 1 mile away sits Liberty, the nearest settlement. Greensboro sits 20 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Sizemore Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Randolph County: bluegill, redbreast sunfish, green sunfish, piedmont darter and redear sunfish. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Sizemore Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 38°F and July at about 78°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Time your trip to Sizemore Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Patterson Lake is 1.2 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Sizemore Lake.