Crappie Lake Fishing
Richmond County, NCWRC District 6, 20.5 acres.
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Crappie Lake, sized up
The lake named Crappie Lake lies in Richmond County and belongs to Commission District 6. Federal dam data count 20.5 acres of water. Crappie Lake Dam Dam on the Big Branch Drowning Creek holds it back, finished in 1933. Hoffman is the nearest town on the Census list, roughly 2 miles off.
The access list shows 1 mapped launch, 0 of them Commission sites. The access areas belong to NC WRC.
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- Crappie Lakepaddle access, NC WRC
Shore fishing sites on Crappie Lake
- Crappie Lakebank access, owner NC WRC, open
Launches within a drive of Crappie Lake
- Indian CampIndian Camp Lake, 3 miles south
- Kinney CameronKinney Cameron Lake, 4 miles south
- McKinney Lake Fish HatcheryMcKinney Lake, 4 miles southwest
- Scotland LakeSandhills Gl Pond, 5 miles southeast
- Crawford LakeCrawford Lake, 11 miles south
- Hinson LakeHinson Lake, 13 miles southwest
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
NCWRC limits for Crappie Lake
Only statewide inland limits apply on Crappie Lake.
| 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 |
The I-95 and I-77 lines decide part of the table for Crappie Lake.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Crappie Lake beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie Lake | 20.5 | 1 | ||
| Broadacres Lake | 3 miles southeast | 20 | 0 | |
| Indian Camp Lake | 3 miles south | 1 | yes | |
| Sandhills Gl Pond, Richmond County | 3 miles west | 0 | ||
| McKinney Lake | 4 miles southwest | 73 | 1 | |
| Kinney Cameron Lake | 4 miles south | 1 |
Just around Crappie Lake
Nearby impoundments to Crappie Lake
- Broadacres Lake3 miles southeast
- Indian Camp Lake3 miles south
- Sandhills Gl Pond, Richmond County3 miles west
- McKinney Lake4 miles southwest
- Kinney Cameron Lake4 miles south
Bait counters nearest Crappie Lake
- Aberdeen Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Aberdeen, 11 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Southern Pinessporting goods store, Southern Pines, 12 miles
- Glenns Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Rockingham, 16 miles
- Morgan Bait Distributorsbait and tackle shop, Biscoe, 22 miles
- Bob's Sporting Goodssporting goods store, Biscoe, 22 miles
- The Wapiti Project, LLCbait and tackle shop, Biscoe, 24 miles
Towns encircling Crappie Lake
- Hoffman2 miles
- Pinebluff7 miles
- Foxfire9 miles
Counties that share Crappie Lake
- Richmond Countyseat: Rockingham
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Before a trip to Crappie Lake
How do I find Crappie Lake on a map?
The lake point falls in Richmond County, District 6, about 2 miles from Hoffman.
How large a water is Crappie Lake?
20.5 acres, per the NID.
Which access area serves Crappie Lake?
1 launch on file, including Crappie Lake.
Does Crappie Lake hold bass?
No species are named in NCWRC records.
Does NCWRC stock Crappie Lake?
NCWRC lists no stocking for it this year.
Are the statewide NCWRC limits in force on Crappie Lake?
The statewide table covers it.
Which North Carolina license do I need for Crappie Lake?
Inland license from 16: $32 resident.
Where can I check the level of Crappie Lake?
Ask the dam operator; no feed is public.
Who sells bait close to Crappie Lake?
Aberdeen Bait & Tackle, about 11 miles away.
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