Hamlet City Lake Fishing
Richmond County, NCWRC District 6, 45 acres.
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Hamlet City Lake through an angler’s eyes
Hamlet City Lake is a lake in Richmond County, part of NCWRC fisheries District 6. NID records give it 45 acres of surface water. Hamlet City Lake Lower Dam Dam (1934) impounds the Marks Creek to form it. A drive of about 1 mile reaches Hamlet, the nearest town. NCWRC includes it among its Community Fishing Program ponds and lakes.
NCWRC sources name channel catfish here. Boaters can use 1 mapped launch; 0 belong to the NCWRC access program. NCWRC requested 3,000 8-12 in channel catfish for this water in 2026. City Of Hamlet owns the public access points.
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- Hamlet City Parkpaddle access, 10 trailer spaces, City Of Hamlet
Public fishing areas by Hamlet City Lake
- Hamlet City Park1 pier, owner City Of Hamlet, open
Nearest put-ins to Hamlet City Lake
- Hinson LakeHinson Lake, 5 miles northwest
- Crawford LakeCrawford Lake, 7 miles east
- McKinney Lake Fish HatcheryMcKinney Lake, 9 miles north
- Indian CampIndian Camp Lake, 11 miles northeast
- DiggsPee Dee River, 11 miles west
- RockinghamPee Dee River, 11 miles west
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
What hits in Hamlet City Lake
The list for Hamlet City Lake is built from NCWRC stocking, rule tables, species profiles and the record book. stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
Hatchery fish for Hamlet City Lake
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 8-12" | 3,000 | CFP | 34.885790, -79.691011 |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
Harvest rules for Hamlet City Lake
Statewide inland rows cover Hamlet City Lake; no special rule is listed.
| 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 |
Interstate lines in the NCWRC rules pick some rows for Hamlet City Lake.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Neighbor lakes of Hamlet City Lake
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet City Lake | 45 | 1 | yes | |
| Hinson Lake | 5 miles northwest | 1 | ||
| Crawford Lake | 6 miles east | 28 | 1 | |
| McKinney Lake | 9 miles northeast | 73 | 1 | |
| Indian Camp Lake | 11 miles northeast | 1 | yes | |
| Kinney Cameron Lake | 11 miles northeast | 1 |
In reach of Hamlet City Lake
Next reservoirs over from Hamlet City Lake
- Hinson Lake5 miles northwest
- Crawford Lake6 miles east
- McKinney Lake9 miles northeast
- Indian Camp Lake11 miles northeast
- Kinney Cameron Lake11 miles northeast
Where to buy bait by Hamlet City Lake
- Glenns Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Rockingham, 3 miles
- Aberdeen Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Aberdeen, 23 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Southern Pinessporting goods store, Southern Pines, 25 miles
Towns nearest Hamlet City Lake
- Hamlet1 mile
- Dobbins Heights1 mile
- Rockingham5 miles
Hamlet City Lake county links
- Richmond Countyseat: Rockingham
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Worth knowing about Hamlet City Lake
Which NCWRC district covers Hamlet City Lake?
Richmond County, in NCWRC District 6, about 1 mile from Hamlet.
Is Hamlet City Lake a big lake?
The dam record lists 45 acres.
Does a ramp reach Hamlet City Lake?
Access records list 1 launch; Hamlet City Park is one.
What species does Hamlet City Lake hold?
Expect channel catfish.
What does NCWRC put in Hamlet City Lake?
The 2026 warmwater list shows 3,000 8-12 in channel catfish.
Is Hamlet City Lake under special regulations?
Statewide limits, no special rule.
Can visitors fish Hamlet City Lake?
An NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16, $32 a year for residents.
Is there a live reading for Hamlet City Lake?
No live gauge covers it.
Which counter sells bait nearest Hamlet City Lake?
Closest on our list: Glenns Bait & Tackle, 3 miles.
Block out a day for Hamlet City Lake
Read the limits, then pick a ramp above.