Fishing at Wood Lake, Guilford County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Wood Lake lies in Guilford County, in North Carolina. The country round it is oak and grass from end to end. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Pleasant Garden sits 1.9 miles from the bank. Forest Oaks lies 5 miles off, Greensboro another 7 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Wood Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Reported across Guilford County: bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish, black crappie and redear sunfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Wood Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 77°F, with January the cold end at about 38°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Wood Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Benbow Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Wood Lake locally before you travel.