Lumber River Fishing
Robeson County plus 3 other counties.
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Angling the Lumber River
NCWRC and USGS maps carry the Lumber River, a river, through Robeson County plus 3 other counties. About 99 miles are mapped in-state. From the mapped midpoint, Wagram is about 2 miles away.
Readings come from 3 active gauges. 5 launches give boat access.
The Lumber River right now
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lumber River Near Maxton, Nc | 124 cfs, 6.81 ft gage height | Nov 14 8:00 am |
| Lumber River At Lumberton, Nc | 201 cfs, 7.51 ft gage height | Nov 14 7:45 am |
| Lumber River At Boardman, Nc | 212 cfs, 2.50 ft gage height | Nov 14 8:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 14, 2026 8:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Ramps on the Lumber River
- Wagram1 lane, 9 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Scotland County, inland waters
- McNeils Bridge1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, Robeson County, inland waters
- High Hill1 lane, 19 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Robeson County, inland waters
- Boardman1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, Robeson County, inland waters
- Fair Bluff1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Columbus County, inland waters
NCWRC Boating Access Areas, USACE, USFS and OpenStreetMap; midpoint from the NCWRC trout layer or USGS NHDPlus lines.
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NCWRC tables name the Lumber River in these rules:
| Species | Size limit | Daily creel |
|---|---|---|
| Crappie (Black And White) | 8-inch minimum | 20 in combination |
| Sunfish (Except Crappie, Rock Bass, & Roanoke Bass) | None | 30 in combination, including no more than 12 redbreast sunfish |
| 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 |
| 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 |
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations. All North Carolina limits.
Short drives from Lumber River
More lakes near Lumber River
- Sandhills Gl Pond, Scotland County11 miles
- Upchurch Lake11 miles
- Kinney Cameron Lake12 miles
- Broadacres Lake13 miles
Tackle counters around Lumber River
- Aberdeen Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Aberdeen, 14 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Southern Pinessporting goods store, Southern Pines, 17 miles
- Cricket Bucket Fishing Pierbait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 19 miles
- Glenns Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Rockingham, 22 miles
- Gus's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 23 miles
Home bases near Lumber River
- Wagram2 miles
- Raeford8 miles
- East Laurinburg12 miles
- Red Springs12 miles
Rivers around the Lumber River
- Big Swamp40 miles
- Little River, Montgomery County45 miles
- Pee Dee River50 miles
- South River56 miles
County pages tied to Lumber River
- Robeson County
- Scotland County
- Columbus County
- Hoke County
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What to know about the Lumber River
Which county holds the Lumber River?
It crosses Robeson County, Scotland County, Columbus County and Hoke County.
Is the Lumber River trout water?
NCWRC gives it no trout designation.
Does NCWRC stock the Lumber River?
Neither 2026 list names it.
Where can I see Lumber River flows?
There are 3 USGS gauges, listed above.
Is the Lumber River good for a kayak?
5 launches on file, led by Wagram.
What rules apply on the Lumber River?
Crappie (Black And White): 8-inch minimum, 20 in combination; Sunfish (Except Crappie, Rock Bass, & Roanoke Bass): None, 30 in combination, including no more than 12 redbreast sunfish.
Must anglers on the Lumber River carry a license?
Inland waters take an NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16 ($32 resident, $56 nonresident).
Which counter sells bait nearest the Lumber River?
The nearest listing is Aberdeen Bait & Tackle, 14 miles off.
Which town makes a base on the Lumber River?
Wagram, at about 2 miles.
Block out a day for the Lumber River
Flow and rules first, then the drive.