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
Rhodhiss Lake
Caldwell County, North Carolina · about 1,610 acres (2.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Rhodhiss Lake
Rhodhiss Lake spreads over about 1,610 acres in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
From end to end it runs about 10 miles with roughly 27 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 990 ft above sea level. Rhodhiss is on the shore.
- Size
- About 1,610 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 10 miles
- Elevation
- About 990 ft
- County
- Caldwell County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:00 am · sunset 5:19 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rhodhiss Lake
- Rhodhisson the shore
- Granite Fallson the shore
- Drexelabout 1.6 mi west
- Rutherford Collegeabout 2 mi southeast
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Questions about Rhodhiss Lake
What fish are in Rhodhiss Lake?
Lakes like Rhodhiss 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 Rhodhiss 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 Rhodhiss Lake?
About 1,610 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rhodhiss Lake?
Rhodhiss is on the shore.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Rhodhiss Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Rhodhiss Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
