About Lake Higgins

Lake Higgins is a 226-acre municipal reservoir. It was constructed in 1956 and later named in honor of Vic Higgins, who served on the Greensboro City Council from 1955-1957. Lake Higgins is located on Hamburg Mill Road, off Highway 220 North.

It is the smallest of the three City lakes, yet offers some of the best fishing in the area. Fishing is allowed from a boat or from the pier. Kayaking, stand-up paddling boarding, and canoeing are allowed on Lake Higgins. A launch ramp is open for motorboats. Personal canoes and kayaks may be launched year-round. Rowboats, kayaks, and canoes are available for daily rentals. See below for more information on kayak rentals. Click here for more information on rules, fees, and monthly opening hours.

The Taylor Turner Hatchery Pond, established in 1988, is used to nurture catfish and trout in season. The pond can accommodate as many as 6,000 fish at a time.

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The pond at Lake Higgins will be stocked with trout on November 12th. The cost to fish is $2 per person. All fish caught, must be kept and weighed. The cost of fish is $5 per pound. Please check-in at the marina office before fishing.

Trout fishing is available Tuesday through Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm. The pond will remain stocked through February.

Kayak Rentals

Kayak rentals are available May 1 to October 31. Rentals are first come, first served. There is no time limit. Renters must be 16 years of age. Ages 9-15 may be in a boat by themselves with a signed waiver and a parent or guardian in a boat next to them. Under 9 must be in a boat with an adult. No swimming is allowed.

Solo kayak $15
Tandem kayak $25
Stand up paddleboard $15
Canoe $25

North Carolina Rowing Center

The North Carolina Rowing Center is located on Lake Higgins and offers rowing for youth and adults.  Middle and High School teams are coed and compete throughout the Southeast.  Home-school programs are offered for middle and high school students. Two adult programs include learn to row for beginners and a recreational program geared towards improving physical fitness.  There are also opportunities for adults to compete. 

Accessible Boat Launch

accessible dock

Parks and Recreation received a grant from Duke Energy to improve sidewalks, parking, and the kayak and canoe launch at Lake Higgins. This project is part of Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation's efforts to expand recreation opportunities to people of a wide range of physical abilities. The marina also has accessible parking, restrooms, and an accessible fishing pier.