Lake Rim Fishing
Cumberland County, NCWRC District 4.
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Groundwork on Lake Rim
NCWRC manages Lake Rim, a lake in Cumberland County, out of District 4. Census places put Fayetteville nearest, around 5 miles away.
Commission records point to white catfish. There are 1 mapped launch on file, with 1 run as NCWRC Boating Access Areas. Planned 2026 stocking: 2,000 8-12 in white catfish. Access land is held by NC WRC.
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- Lake Rim1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock, NC WRC
NCWRC public fishing areas on Lake Rim
- Lake Rim2 piers, owner NC WRC, open
Access areas around Lake Rim
- Upchurch LakeUpchurch Lake, 9 miles west
- FayettevilleCape Fear River, 11 miles east
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Species notes for Lake Rim
No NCWRC lake survey lists every fish in Lake Rim; these come from its stocking, rules, profiles and records. stocked: 1.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
What NCWRC stocks in Lake Rim
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Catfish | 8-12" | 2,000 | MGT | Lake Rim |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
Regulations on Lake Rim
Lake Rim has no water-specific limit in the NCWRC tables.
- It is unlawful to fish at any time in the waters or on the property of any state fish hatchery, including Bones Creek from the Lake Rim Dam to the U.S. 401 Bypass (Raeford Road). You may fish on McKinney Lake Reservoir at McKinney Lake State Fish Hatchery.NCWRC other fishing regulations
- Lake Rim (Cumberland County)NCWRC other fishing regulations
| 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 Lake Rim against I-95 and I-77, the lines NCWRC uses.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Lake Rim and its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Rim | 1 | yes | ||
| Glenville Lake | 8 miles east | 0 | ||
| Upchurch Lake | 9 miles west | 1 | ||
| Rhodes Pond | 26 miles northeast | 120 | 1 | yes |
| Sandhills Gl Pond, Scotland County | 27 miles west | 1 | ||
| Broadacres Lake | 29 miles west | 20 | 0 |
Short drives from Lake Rim
More lakes near Lake Rim
- Glenville Lake8 miles east
- Upchurch Lake9 miles west
- Rhodes Pond26 miles northeast
- Sandhills Gl Pond, Scotland County27 miles west
- Broadacres Lake29 miles west
Tackle counters around Lake Rim
- Gus's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 3 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Fayettevillesporting goods store, Fayetteville, 4 miles
- Cricket Bucket Fishing Pierbait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 6 miles
- Lee's Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 8 miles
- Riverside Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 10 miles
- Deep Creek Outfitterssporting goods store, Fayetteville, 10 miles
Home bases near Lake Rim
- Fayetteville5 miles
- Hope Mills6 miles
- Parkton9 miles
County pages tied to Lake Rim
- Cumberland Countyseat: Fayetteville
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Species around Lake Rim, pictured
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Quick facts on Lake Rim
How far is Lake Rim from a town?
It sits in Cumberland County (District 4), about 5 miles from Fayetteville.
What acreage does the dam record give Lake Rim?
NCWRC and the NID give no acreage.
Where do I launch on Lake Rim?
Try Lake Rim, one of 1 launch.
Which species does NCWRC tie to Lake Rim?
The Commission lists white catfish.
When is Lake Rim stocked?
Planned: 2,000 8-12 in white catfish.
What rules apply on Lake Rim?
Statewide inland limits apply.
Must anglers on Lake Rim carry a license?
From 16, the inland license; residents pay $32.
How high is Lake Rim today?
There is no level feed for it.
Which tackle counter sits closest to Lake Rim?
Gus's Bait & Tackle sits about 3 miles from the lake.
Make for Lake Rim
Buy the inland license online before you go.