Fishing in Richmond County, North Carolina
Seat: Rockingham. NCWRC District 6.
- 9lakes
- 9launches
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An overview of Richmond County
County offices for Richmond County are in Rockingham; NCWRC handles it from District 6. The county holds 474 square miles of land plus 6 of water.
Blewett Falls Lake heads the 9 county lakes on this site. Boaters can use 9 launches, 9 of them inland and 0 on salt or brackish water. NCWRC plans 8,600 warmwater fish for 4 waters here in 2026.
Richmond County fishing access, mapped
NCWRC access areas, USACE, USFS, OpenStreetMap and NC DCM, checked October 2026.
Still water across Richmond County
- Blewett Falls Lakelake, 2,560 acres, 2 launches
- McKinney Lakelake, 73 acres, 1 launch
- Hamlet City Lakelake, 45 acres, 1 launch, Community Fishing Program
- Crappie Lakelake, 20.5 acres, 1 launch
- Broadacres Lakelake, 20 acres
- Hinson Lakelake, 1 launch
- Indian Camp Lakelake, 1 launch
- Lions Club Pondpond, Community Fishing Program
- Sandhills Gl Pond, Richmond Countypond
Flowing water in Richmond County
- Pee Dee Riverriver, 5 launches
- Little River, Montgomery Countyriver, 1 launch
Richmond County stream gauges
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham, Nc | 1,810 cfs, 2.23 ft gage height | Nov 14 7:15 am |
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman, Nc | 37 cfs, 1.42 ft gage height | Nov 14 7:00 am |
| Pee Dee River Above Jones Creek Near Cordova, Nc | 2.93 ft gage height | Nov 14 7:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 14, 2026 7:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Ramps throughout Richmond County
Lake ramps and river put-ins in Richmond County (9)
- Blewetts GravePee Dee River, 1 lane, 30 trailer spaces
- Crappie LakeCrappie Lake, paddle access
- DiggsPee Dee River, 1 lane, 7 trailer spaces, 1 dock
- Grassy IslandBlewett Falls Lake, 1 lane, 6 trailer spaces, restrooms, 1 dock
- Hamlet City ParkHamlet City Lake, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces
- Hinson LakeHinson Lake, paddle access, 20 trailer spaces, restrooms
- Indian CampIndian Camp Lake, paddle access, 15 trailer spaces
- McKinney Lake Fish HatcheryMcKinney Lake, paddle access, 10 trailer spaces
- RockinghamPee Dee River, 1 lane, 40 trailer spaces, 1 dock
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE, USFS and OpenStreetMap slipways.
Richmond County stocking and record fish
NCWRC stocking in Richmond County
| Water | Species | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlet City Lake | Channel Catfish | 3,000 |
| Rockingham City Water Cply Lke | Channel Catfish | 3,000 |
| Ellerbe Community Park | Channel Catfish | 1,500 |
| Indian Camp Lake | Channel Catfish | 1,100 |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater list, live trout report and freshwater state records.
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| Species | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | No closed season |
| Crappie | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Sunfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Striped and Bodie bass | 4 a day | 20 in minimum | No closed season |
| White bass | 10 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Walleye | 8 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Rock and Roanoke bass | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Blue, channel and flathead catfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Trout (undesignated waters) | 7 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations; rows chosen by the county seat position against I-95 and I-77.
Hired help in Richmond County
Bait counters, Richmond County
- Glenns Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Rockingham
Short drives from Richmond County
Town pages, Richmond County
- Rockinghampop. 9,243
- Hamletpop. 6,025
- Ellerbepop. 864
- Dobbins Heightspop. 687
- Hoffmanpop. 418
- Normanpop. 100
Adjoining Richmond County
- Scotland County19 miles southeast
- Anson County20 miles west
- Montgomery County24 miles north
- Moore County26 miles northeast
Species around Richmond County, pictured
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What to know in Richmond County
Where are the ramps in Richmond County?
Records show 9 launches (9 inland, 0 coastal or joint).
Which lake tops Richmond County by size?
Blewett Falls Lake, 2,560 acres.
Does Richmond County reach the coast?
No; drive east for salt water.
Which agencies manage fishing in Richmond County?
NCWRC District 6.
Which counters sell bait in Richmond County?
Listings show 1 shops, such as Glenns Bait & Tackle.
Which guides run trips in Richmond County?
None list the county.
What does NCWRC add to Richmond County waters?
4 waters on the 2026 lists (8,600 warmwater fish, 0 trout waters).
What is the Richmond County county seat?
County government is in Rockingham.
Which North Carolina license covers Richmond County?
Inland waters take an NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16 ($32 resident, $56 nonresident).
Give Richmond County a day of fishing
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