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
Lake Townsend
Guilford County, North Carolina · about 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Lake Townsend
Lake Townsend is a lake in Guilford County, North Carolina, covering about 1,360 acres.
It stretches about 4.7 miles end to end with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. At about 720 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Summerfield, is about 5.5 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,360 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 720 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 10 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
Expect the usual North Carolina mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 62°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
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 Townsend
- Summerfieldabout 5.5 mi west
- Greensboroabout 6 mi south
- McLeansvilleabout 6.9 mi southeast
- Oak Ridgeabout 9.6 mi west
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Questions about Lake Townsend
What fish are in Lake Townsend?
Lakes like Lake Townsend 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 Townsend?
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 Townsend?
About 1,360 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Townsend?
Summerfield is about 5.5 miles west; Greensboro is about 6 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Townsend today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Townsend on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
