Fishing near Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cumberland County, population 208,501.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 3ramps nearby
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Casting from Fayetteville
208,501 people lived in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, at the 2020 count. For still water, Glenville Lake sits 4 miles east. The nearest launch page is Lake Rim (5 miles).
Reservoirs a drive from Fayetteville
- Glenville Lake4 miles east
- Lake Rim5 miles southwest
- Upchurch Lake14 miles west
- Rhodes Pond21 miles northeast, 120 acres
- San-Lee Park Ponds29 miles north
- Luke Marion Pond30 miles northwest
Fish in the lakes around Fayetteville
| Species | Nearby lakes |
|---|---|
| White catfish | 2 |
| Bluegill | 1 |
| Channel catfish | 1 |
| Largemouth bass | 1 |
Rivers near Fayetteville
- Lumber River24 miles
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- Lake RimLake Rim, 5 miles
- FayettevilleCape Fear River, 9 miles
- Upchurch LakeUpchurch Lake, 14 miles
Straight line distances from the Census point for Fayetteville.
River readings around Fayetteville
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Cr At All American Freeway Fort Bragg, Nc | 2.68 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:30 pm |
| Beaver Creek At Gruber Road At Fort Bragg, Nc | 6.85 ft gage height | Oct 12 6:00 pm |
| Cross Creek At Langdon Street At Fayetteville, Nc | 6 cfs, 2.82 ft gage height | Oct 12 6:20 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 6:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Shops by Fayetteville
Counters a drive from Fayetteville
- Gus's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Fayettevillesporting goods store, Fayetteville, 2 miles
- Lee's Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 3 miles
- Riverside Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 7 miles
- Deep Creek Outfitterssporting goods store, Fayetteville, 7 miles
- 210 Live Bait & Brewbait and tackle shop, Spring Lake, 9 miles
- Cricket Bucket Fishing Pierbait and tackle shop, Fayetteville, 9 miles
- Mj Catfishing Co.bait and tackle shop, Cameron, 13 miles
NCWRC-stocked water by Fayetteville
| Lake | Distance | 2026 stocking |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Rim | 5 miles | 2,000 8-12 in white catfish |
| Rhodes Pond | 21 miles | 500 2-4 in largemouth bass and 5,000 2-4 in bluegill |
| Luke Marion Pond | 30 miles | 1,500 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Indian Camp Lake | 34 miles | 1,100 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Harris Lake | 36 miles | 3,000 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Bass Lake | 40 miles | 4,500 8-12 in channel catfish |
NCWRC 2026 stocking lists.
Statewide limits for Fayetteville anglers
| 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 |
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations; rows chosen by the town position against I-95 and I-77.
The area around Fayetteville
Towns within a drive of Fayetteville
- Spring Lake7 miles
- Hope Mills8 miles
- Eastover11 miles
- Parkton13 miles
Counties that hold Fayetteville
- Cumberland Countyseat: Fayetteville
What is near Fayetteville, in pictures
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Common asks near Fayetteville
Which lake page is nearest Fayetteville?
Glenville Lake, 4 miles east.
Which ramp sits closest to Fayetteville?
The nearest ramp page is Lake Rim (5 miles).
Is there pier fishing close to Fayetteville?
Not within 30 miles.
Which tackle shop is closest to Fayetteville?
Gus's Bait & Tackle is nearest.
Which guides run trips in Fayetteville?
Nobody lists Fayetteville; the county page has more.
What county page goes with Fayetteville?
Cumberland County holds it.
Is there trout water near Fayetteville?
Trout water is more than 30 miles off.
Is a river within reach of Fayetteville?
The nearest stream page is the Lumber River, 24 miles off.
What license does a visitor to Fayetteville buy?
From 16: $29 for a 10-day inland license, $15 for coastal.
Line up a trip from Fayetteville
Choose any lake, ramp or pier above.