Rhodes Pond Fishing
Cumberland County, NCWRC District 4, 120 acres.
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Getting oriented on Rhodes Pond
Rhodes Pond covers part of Cumberland County as a pond in NCWRC District 4. The National Inventory of Dams lists 120 surface acres at normal pool. The water backs up behind Rhodes Pond Dam Dam on the Black River, completed in 1770. Supplies are closest in Godwin, about 2 miles away.
Records from the Commission list bluegill, largemouth bass and white catfish. 1 mapped launch serve it, 1 of them NCWRC Boating Access Areas. For 2026, NCWRC plans to stock 500 2-4 in largemouth bass, 5,000 2-4 in bluegill and 500 2-4 in white catfish. Ownership of the ramps: NC WRC.
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- Rhodes Pond1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, 1 dock, NC WRC
NCWRC shoreline access, Rhodes Pond
- Rhodes Pond1 pier, owner NC WRC, open
Other ramps by Rhodes Pond
- LillingtonCape Fear River, 13 miles northwest
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE Wilmington District, USFS and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Fish to target on Rhodes Pond
NCWRC publishes no species survey for most lakes, so this list comes from stocking, regulations, profiles and records that name Rhodes Pond. stocked: 3.
NCWRC 2026 stocking list, warm-water regulations, species profiles and state records.
Rhodes Pond stocking plan
| Species | Size | Number | Program | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 2-4" | 500 | MGT | Rhodes Pond BAA |
| Bluegill | 2-4" | 5,000 | MGT | Rhodes Pond BAA |
| White Catfish | 2-4" | 500 | MGT | Rhodes Pond BAA |
NCWRC 2026 warmwater stocking list and the live trout stocking report. North Carolina stocking.
Rhodes Pond rules
No NCWRC rule names Rhodes Pond, so statewide inland limits apply.
| 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 |
Rows depending on I-95 or I-77 are chosen for the location of Rhodes Pond.
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations (eRegulations), checked October 2026. All North Carolina limits.
Side by side with Rhodes Pond
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Stocked 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Pond | 120 | 1 | yes | |
| Glenville Lake | 18 miles southwest | 0 | ||
| Lake Rim | 26 miles southwest | 1 | yes | |
| Bass Lake | 29 miles north | 58.6 | 0 | yes |
| Lake Benson | 30 miles north | 463 | 0 | |
| Harris Lake | 31 miles northwest | 5,568 | 3 | yes |
Neighbors of Rhodes Pond on the map
Lakes close to Rhodes Pond
- Glenville Lake18 miles southwest
- Lake Rim26 miles southwest
- Bass Lake29 miles north
- Lake Benson30 miles north
- Harris Lake31 miles northwest
Bait stores near Rhodes Pond
- Deep Creek Luresbait and tackle shop, Dunn, 5 miles
- Erwin Fish Boxbait and tackle shop, Erwin, 6 miles
- 210 Live Bait & Brewbait and tackle shop, Spring Lake, 17 miles
- Riverside Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 17 miles
- Deep Creek Outfitterssporting goods store, Fayetteville, 17 miles
- Lee's Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 18 miles
Places to stay by Rhodes Pond
- Godwin2 miles
- Falcon2 miles
- Linden6 miles
Which counties Rhodes Pond crosses
- Cumberland Countyseat: Fayetteville
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Common catches near Rhodes Pond
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Rhodes Pond in a few answers
Which corner of North Carolina holds Rhodes Pond?
Find it in Cumberland County within District 4, about 2 miles from Godwin.
What surface does Rhodes Pond cover at full pool?
120 acres on the National Inventory of Dams.
Where is boating access on Rhodes Pond?
1 launch; Rhodes Pond is one of them.
Which fish does NCWRC tie to Rhodes Pond?
Records point to bluegill, largemouth bass and white catfish.
Does NCWRC stock Rhodes Pond?
It gets 500 2-4 in largemouth bass and 5,000 2-4 in bluegill in 2026.
What are the creel limits at Rhodes Pond?
Nothing beyond statewide limits.
What license fee applies at Rhodes Pond?
Residents buy the $32 inland license from age 16.
Does a gauge track Rhodes Pond?
No public gauge reports it.
Which tackle counter is nearest Rhodes Pond?
Try Deep Creek Lures, around 5 miles off.
Drive out to Rhodes Pond
Fees and every statewide limit sit on the license page.