The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Mayo Reservoir
Person County, North Carolina · about 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this morning.
About Mayo Reservoir
Mayo Reservoir spreads over about 2,460 acres in Person County, North Carolina.
From end to end it runs about 6.7 miles with roughly 35 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 430 ft above sea level. Roxboro lies about 6.5 miles to the southwest. Durham, the nearest city, is about 31 miles south.
- Size
- About 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 35 miles
- End to end
- About 6.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 430 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
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. At 62°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 6:51 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mayo Reservoir
- Roxboroabout 6.5 mi southwest
- South Bostonabout 11 mi north
- Halifaxabout 16 mi north
- Mountain Roadabout 16 mi north
- Durhamnearest city, about 31 mi south
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Questions about Mayo Reservoir
What fish are in Mayo Reservoir?
Lakes like Mayo Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Mayo Reservoir?
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 Mayo Reservoir?
About 2,460 acres, with about 35 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mayo Reservoir?
Roxboro is about 6.5 miles southwest; South Boston is about 11 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Mayo Reservoir today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Mayo Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
