Where in Cumberland County can you go fishing? Here's a list of 21 locations
Fishing is big business in North Carolina and the area has plenty of places to cast your line and catch the big one.
Before embarking on your next fishing adventure, you must first obtain a state fishing license through the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission at www.GoOutdoorsNorthCarolina.com.
Annual inland fishing licenses cost $25 for residents and $45 for nonresidents. Annual coastal recreational fishing licenses cost $16 for residents and $32 for nonresidents. Residents can get both licenses for a total of $41, according to the eRegulations website.
Once you've got your fishing license in hand, here's where you can fish in Cumberland County, as well as what types of fish you can expect to catch, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Fayetteville boating access on the Cape Fear River
Address: 2487 Wilmington Highway
Fish: American shad, largemouth bass, North American freshwater catfishes, spotted bass, striped bass and sunfish
Hours: 24-hour access
More Information: 919-707-0187 or ncwildlife.org
Deep Creek Outfitters on the Cape Fear River
Address: 1122 Person St., Fayetteville
Fish: American shad, largemouth bass, North American freshwater catfishes, spotted bass, striped bass and sunfish
Hours: The shop is open Mondays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 8 .am. to 7 p.m.; and Friday-Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More Information: 910-709-1612 or facebook.com/DeepCreekOutfittersNC
Glenville Lake at Mazarick Park
Address: 1400 Belvedere Ave., Fayetteville
Fish: Bluegill, largemouth bass, redear sunfish and channel catfish
Hours: Park hours are 8 a.m. to dusk daily.
More information: 910-433-1575 or fcpr.us/parks-trails/parks/mazarick-park
John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center at Lake Rim
Address: 7489 Raeford Road, Fayetteville
Fish: Largemouth bass, North American freshwater catfishes and sunfish
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday except for events.
More information: 910-868-5003 or ncwildlife.org/Learning/John-E-Pechmann-Fishing-Education-Center
Lake Rim public fishing area
Address: 7490 Old Raeford Road, Fayetteville
Fish: Largemouth bass, North American freshwater catfishes and sunfish
Hours: Open 24 hours
More information: 910-868-5003 or ncwildlife.org
Rhodes Pond
Address: 11055 Dunn Road, Godwin
Fish: Largemouth bass, North American freshwater catfishes and sunfish
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
More Information: 919-707-0187 or ncwildlife.org
Hope Mills Lake
Address: Boatman Drive, off North Main Street, Hope Mills
Fish: Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, North American freshwater catfishes, sunfish
Hours: Sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset Monday through Saturday and 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
More Information: 910-424-4555 or townofhopemills.com/407/Hope-Mills-Lake
Carvers Creek State Park
Address: 2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, or 995 McCloskey Road, Fayetteville
Fish: Bass, bluegill and channel catfish
Hours: Daily except Christmas Day. Hours vary by season.
More Information: 910-436-4681 or ncparks.gov/state-parks/carvers-creek-state-park
Fort Liberty fishing spots
Fort Liberty is home to at least a dozen fishing spots. To access the exact locations, you'll need to create a free account at liberty.isportsman.net and download the fishing and hunting map.
All of these locations are open to the public, provided that guests possess a North Carolina fishing license and a Fort Liberty permit. Individuals with 50% or more of Veterans Affairs disability can receive a free Fort Liberty permit upon presenting their paperwork.
Fish: Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth, flier, pickerel and bullheads.
Fish: Bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish.
Fish: Bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish.
Fish: Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth, flier, pickerel and bullheads.
Fish: Channel catfish, bass, bluegill, and warmouth are present.
Fish: Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth, flier, pickerel and bullheads.
Fish: Bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish.
Fish: Nass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish.
Fish: Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth, flier, pickerel and bullheads.
Fish: Bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and channel catfish.
Fish: Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth, flier, pickerel and bullheads.
Fish: Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, warmouth, flier, pickerel and bullheads.
Fish: Channel catfish, bass, bluegill, and warmouth are present.
Reporter Lizmary Evans covers growth and development for The Fayetteville Observer. You can reach her at LEvans@gannett.com
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