Hinson Lake Fishing
Richmond County, NCWRC District 6.
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Groundwork on Hinson Lake
NCWRC manages Hinson Lake, a lake in Richmond County, out of District 6. Census places put Rockingham nearest, around under a mile away.
There are 1 mapped launch on file, with 0 run as NCWRC Boating Access Areas. Access land is held by NC WRC.
Ramps ringing Hinson Lake
- Hinson Lakepaddle access, 20 trailer spaces, restrooms, NC WRC
NCWRC public fishing areas on Hinson Lake
- Hinson Lake2 piers, owner NC WRC, open
Access areas around Hinson Lake
- Hamlet City ParkHamlet City Lake, 5 miles southeast
- RockinghamPee Dee River, 7 miles west
- Blewetts GravePee Dee River, 8 miles northwest
- McKinney Lake Fish HatcheryMcKinney Lake, 8 miles northeast
- Pee DeeBlewett Falls Lake, 9 miles northwest
- DiggsPee Dee River, 9 miles southwest
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Regulations on Hinson Lake
Hinson Lake has no water-specific limit in the NCWRC tables.
| 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 |
Crappie and sunfish rows follow the map position of Hinson Lake against I-95 and I-77, the lines NCWRC uses.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinson Lake | 1 | |||
| Hamlet City Lake | 5 miles southeast | 45 | 1 | yes |
| McKinney Lake | 9 miles northeast | 73 | 1 | |
| Lions Club Pond | 9 miles north | 0 | ||
| Crawford Lake | 10 miles east | 28 | 1 | |
| Sandhills Gl Pond, Richmond County | 10 miles northeast | 0 |
Short drives from Hinson Lake
More lakes near Hinson Lake
- Hamlet City Lake5 miles southeast
- McKinney Lake9 miles northeast
- Lions Club Pond9 miles north
- Crawford Lake10 miles east
- Sandhills Gl Pond, Richmond County10 miles northeast
Tackle counters around Hinson Lake
- Glenns Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Rockingham, 4 miles
- Aberdeen Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Aberdeen, 23 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Southern Pinessporting goods store, Southern Pines, 24 miles
Home bases near Hinson Lake
- Rockinghamunder a mile
- Dobbins Heights4 miles
- Hamlet4 miles
County pages tied to Hinson Lake
- Richmond Countyseat: Rockingham
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Species around Hinson Lake, pictured
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Quick facts on Hinson Lake
How far is Hinson Lake from a town?
It sits in Richmond County (District 6), about under a mile from Rockingham.
What acreage does the dam record give Hinson Lake?
NCWRC and the NID give no acreage.
Where do I launch on Hinson Lake?
Try Hinson Lake, one of 1 launch.
Which species does NCWRC tie to Hinson Lake?
The Commission gives no species here.
When is Hinson Lake stocked?
Neither 2026 list names it.
What rules apply on Hinson Lake?
Statewide inland limits apply.
Must anglers on Hinson Lake carry a license?
From 16, the inland license; residents pay $32.
How high is Hinson Lake today?
There is no level feed for it.
Which tackle counter sits closest to Hinson Lake?
Glenns Bait & Tackle sits about 4 miles from the lake.
Make for Hinson Lake
Buy the inland license online before you go.