Fishing and Boating on Lake Higgins

Lake Higgins is a 226-acre municipal reservior in Greensboro. It was built in 1956 and named in honor of then City Councilman, Vic Higgins. The lake is located off Highway 220 at Hamburg Mill Road. You can fish or boat on the lake. The surrounding area has wonderful hiking trails as well as picnic tables available. This photo was taken late in the day when lighting was not the best. However, we were struck by the peacefulness of the scene with the man in the photo enjoying his moment of solitude. 

In preparing this post, we learned that there is a North Carolina angler fishing forum specifically for people who fish at Lake Higgins and other Greensboro lakes! One of the advantages of our establishing Greensboro Daily Photo is that we are always learning something new about our city. We got another little chuckle when we learned from the city's website that Lake Higgins can accommodate up to 6,000 fish. Who would have the heart to tell fish # 6,001 that there was no room for him and that he had to go? Enter the fisherman.....

We posted this photo today to provide a you with a breath of fresh air for mid-week Wednesday. Imagine you are enjoying music from the nature store, hearing wild birds calling, relaxing to the sound of a fish jumping. If you like this image, chances are, you'll like the other watery images from around the world on this, our Watery Wednesday!

Comments

[Mick]

Beautiful reflections in your photo. I like your last paragraph of description.

[Kirigalpoththa]

Greetings from your Watery Wednesday neighbor :)

What a wonderful lake..This reminds me the lake I used to row every evening :)

[Kirigalpoththa]

Hi me again.

The link to that 'lake' is shown with my blog name below.

Just click n see :)

[Ellie]

The water is so peaceful - like a mirror for the nature's green! Where were you when you took that pick - were you walking on water :) Great point to get the best of the scene!

[Ellie]

Wanted to ask - is this a bird house on that stick? My guess is it is not a mail box.

[floreta]

lovely color green

[Regina]

Awesome!

[Ginger~Wilimington, NC]

I also enjoy learning new things about my area, when making my blog posts. This looks like a cool and quiet spot to spend a summer day.

[Darla]

What a great photo!!

[Nicole]

First off, lovely shot!
That guy has a lot of equipment with him, no?
And yeah, it's great to learn something new every day about the area you live in, no?
(Well, at least you can read the information you find, grin).
I like your description of the nature sounds too.
Here you can add some cows, depending on where you are at at the lakes :)

Thanks for the sweet feedback on my articles too!

[Martha]

Wonderful photo!

Mine is here

[East Gwillimbury WOW!]

I sure am glad I don't need to worry about being fish #6001. LOL Nice photo!

[Stephany]

This photo almost looks like a painting. Wonderful composition and serene setting. I love the birdhouse and the little splashes of color from the flowers. Lovely!

[Danielle]

Too bad for fish number 6,001! LOL. Great shot. Nice post.

[Jacob]

There is nothing wrong with this photo...it's excellent. I like the reflections most...looks the boat is frosted with Cool-Whip!

I could spend many happy hours at Lake Higgins, I think!

Thanks for your kind words on Ocala DP; and for the link!

[Lee Spangler]

Wow, such clear pictures. I can feel those bass lurking in and on the edges of those lilypads!

[Dan Thompson]

Wish I was there.
The bird house is a nesting box for wood ducks.