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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Brandt
Guilford County, North Carolina · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
63°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Brandt
Lake Brandt is a lake in Guilford County, North Carolina, covering about 720 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles with roughly 10.7 miles of shoreline. At about 740 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Summerfield, is about 2.4 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 740 ft
- County
- Guilford County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
2 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
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 6:54 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Brandt
- Summerfieldabout 2.4 mi northwest
- Oak Ridgeabout 5.7 mi west
- Greensboroabout 6.2 mi southeast
- Stokesdaleabout 6.6 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Brandt
What fish are in Lake Brandt?
Lakes like Lake Brandt usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Brandt?
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 Lake Brandt?
About 720 acres, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Brandt?
Summerfield is about 2.4 miles northwest; Oak Ridge is about 5.7 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Brandt today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Brandt on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
