The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Hyco Lake
Person County, North Carolina · about 3,490 acres (5.5 sq mi)
63°F water, level steady, calm this afternoon.
About Hyco Lake
Hyco Lake spreads over about 3,490 acres in Person County, North Carolina.
It stretches about 7.9 miles end to end with roughly 56 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 410 ft above sea level. Roxboro lies about 6.7 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Burlington, about 28 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,490 acres (5.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 56 miles
- End to end
- About 7.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 410 ft
- County
- Person County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in North Carolina, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 63°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:52 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hyco Lake
- Roxboroabout 6.7 mi southeast
- Yanceyvilleabout 9.1 mi west
- Danvilleabout 15 mi northwest
- South Bostonabout 15 mi northeast
- Burlingtonnearest city, about 28 mi southwest
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Questions about Hyco Lake
What fish are in Hyco Lake?
Lakes like Hyco Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Hyco Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Hyco Lake?
About 3,490 acres, with about 56 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hyco Lake?
Roxboro is about 6.7 miles southeast; Yanceyville is about 9.1 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Hyco Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Hyco Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
