Boating & Fishing

 
Milton E. Mazarick Park
Address
1400 Belvedere Avenue
City
Fayetteville
State
NC
Zip
28303
Website
Contact Name
Mr. Gavin Shuey
Phone
(910) 433-1575
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Weekends: Friday - Sunday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fax
N
Email
Park Type
Regional
Acreage
80
Size of Water Area
N/A
Boat Launching
N/A
Boat Rental

Y - Cannot rent boats after 2:30 p.m. Boats must be returned by 3:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday; Friday - Sunday boats must be turned in by 7 p.m.

Fishing
Y
Types of Fish

Blue Gill, Crappie, Large Mouth Bass, Shad, Catfish

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment

Canoes, Tackle/Rods Loaner Program. Boats must be returned by 3:30 cannot rent after 2:30 p.m. except for Friday, Saturday, Sunday when boats have to be returned by 7 p.m.

Cost to Rent

Monday - Thursday - $5 for 6 hrs. 7 - 9 a.m. At 9:01 a.m. flat rate of $2 hour. $10 for a full day 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Seating Capacity
Open Area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces

100 spaces; 4 handicap spaces (2 van accessible)

Handicap Accessible
Y
Male Restrooms
(1) male: (1) toilet (1) sink
Female Restrooms
(1) female (1) toilet (1) sink
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
No alcohol allowed
Concessions
N
Picnic Shelter
2 picnic tables by lake with grills.
2 picnic tables by office with grills
Picnicking
Y

 
Lake Rim Park
Address
2214 Tar Kiln Road
City
Fayetteville
State
NC 
Zip
28304
Website
www.fcpr.us
Contact Name
Emily Collins
Phone
(910) 424-6134
Hours of Operation
March 1 - October 31; 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.; 
November 1 - February 28: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fax
(910) 864-3883
Email
ecollins@ci.fay.nc.us
Park Type
Regional Park
Acreage
30
Size of Water Area

Length is 487 feet. Maximum discharge is 272 cubic feet per second.

Boat Launching
Y
Boat Rental
N
Fishing
Y
Types of Fish

Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Shellcracker Channel Catfish and Black Crappie

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
Tackle/Rods Loaner Program
Cost to Rent
Free
Seating Capacity
Open Area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces

300 spaces, 4 handicapped spaces with 2 of these being van accessible

Handicap Accessible
Y
Male Restrooms

(3) 1 stall, I urinal, 1 sink. Across the street at Smith Park.

Female Restrooms

(3) 2 stalls and 1 sink. Across the street at Smith Park.

Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
No alcohol allowed
Concessions
N
Picnic Shelter

(2) Shelters with 12 tables across the street from park. Across the street at Smith Park.

Picnicking
Y

 

 
Rhodes Pond
Address
11055 Dunn Road
City
Godwin
State
NC
Zip
28344
Website
Contact Name
Jodie B. Owens
Phone
(919) 707-0187
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
N
Email
N
Park Type
Historical
Acreage
455
Size of Water Area
455 acres including shoreline
Boat Launching
Y - No gas motors allowed.
Boat Rental
N
Fishing
Y
Types of Fish

Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
Free to fish
Seating Capacity
Open Area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces

Dirt/Unpaved with 2 handicapped van accessible parking spots.

Handicap Accessible
Y
Male Restrooms
N
Female Restrooms
N
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
N/A
Concessions
N
Picnic Shelter
N
Picnicking
Y

 

 
Texas Lake
Address
Honeycutt Road
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28307
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
29
Size of Water Area

Length is 1450 feet. Its capacity is 65 acre feet. Normal storage is 54 acre feet.

Boat Launching
Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor.
Boat Rental
N
Fishing
F
Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year 
Seating Capacity
Open Area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
N
Picnic Shelter

Across from the Hunting and Fishing Office Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
McArthur Lake
Address
Manchester Road
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28307
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
29
Size of Water Area

Length is 1137 feet. Its capacity is 288 acre feet. Normal storage is 252 acre feet.

Boat Launching
Y
Boat Rental
N
Fishing

Y - Daily limit of largemouth bass is 5; all bass less than 16 inches long must be released immediately.

Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open Area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Bldg.
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by boat ramp

 

 
Mott Lake
Address
Plank Road
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28307
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
29
Size of Water Area

Capacity is 442 acre feet. Normal storage is 442 acre feet.

Boat Launching
Y
Boat Rental
N
Fishing
Y
Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open Area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol Allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellar's Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
Over Hills Lake
Address
NTA - 5
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28310
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
29
Size of Water Area
29 acres including shoreline.
Boat Launching

Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor. Trailered boats are prohibited.

Boat Rental
N
Fishing
Y
Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open Area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers
Concessions
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
Dear Pen Lake
Address
NTA - 8
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28310
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
29
Size of Water Area
29 acres including shoreline.
Boat Launching

Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor. Trailered boats are prohibited.

Boat Rental
N
Fishing
Y
Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirty, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
N
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
Quail Lake
Address
NTA - 8
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28310
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
5
Size of Water Area
25 acres including shoreline.
Boat Launching

Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor. Trailered boats are prohibited.

Boat Rental
N
Fishing
Y
Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open Area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
N
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
Croatan Lake
Address
NTA - 5
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28310
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
5
Size of Water Area
5 acres including shoreline.
Boat Launching
Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor.
Boat Rental
N
Fishing
Y
Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirty, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
N
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
Lower McKellars Lake
Address
McKellars Road
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28310
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation

Closed daily from 0600 - 1100 otherwise open.

Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
16
Size of Water Area

Length is 575 feet. Its capacity is 125 acre feet. Normal storage is 94 acre feet.

Boat Launching
N - Boats Banned.
Boat Rental
N
Fishing

Y - Bank fishing only. Daily Limit for channel catfish is 3. Minimum size is 14"

Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, Unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Bldg. at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp 

 

 
Wyatt Lake
Address
West off Lamont Road
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28310
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation

Closed daily from 0600 - 1100 otherwise open.

Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
8
Size of Water Area

Capacity is 69 acre feet. Normal storage is 69 acre feet.

Boat Launching
N - Boats Banned.
Boat Rental
N
Fishing

Y - Bank fishing only. Daily Limit for channel catfish is 3. Minimum size is 14".

Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved parking
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
N
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
Simmons Lake
Address
Honeycutt Road
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28310
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
13
Size of Water Area
13 acres including shoreline.
Boat Launching
Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor.
Boat Rental
N
Fishing

Y - Minnows may not be used. Daily limit for large mouth bass is 5. All bass less than 16" long must be released immediately.

Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
Holland Lake
Address
Manchester Road
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28307
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
11
Size of Water Area
80 acre feet
Boat Launching
Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor
Boat Rental
N
Fishing

Y - Minnows may not be used. Daily limit for largemouth bass is 5. All bass less than 16" long must be released immediately.

Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
McFayden Pond
Address
Butner Road at Wilson Park
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28307
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
8
Size of Water Area

Length is 339 feet. Capacity is 65 acre feet. Normal storage is 52 acre feet.

Boat Launching
Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor.
Boat Rental
N
Fishing

Y - Open only to youths under 16 accompanied by an adult as well as wheel chair bound adult. Minnows may not be used. Open during daylights hours only.

Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
Hurley Lake
Address
Marks Road
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28310
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
8
Size of Water Area

Length is 350 feet. Its capacity is 68 acre feet.

Boat Launching
Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor.
Boat Rental
N
Fishing

Y - Minnows may not be used. Daily limit for large mouth bass is 5; All bass less than 16" long must be released immediately.

Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol Allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
Keist Lake
Address

Manchester Road 2 1/2 miles West of Lamont Road

City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28310
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
8
Size of Water Area

Length is 405 feet. Its capacity is 175 acre feet. Normal storage is 175 acre feet.

Boat Launching
Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor.
Boat Rental
N
Fishing
Y - Minnows may not be used
Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 
Boundary Line Lake
Address
Between firebreaks 8 and 9 in the NEA
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28310
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
14
Size of Water Area

Length is 405 feet. Capacity 175 acre feet. Normal storage is 175 acre feet.

Boat Launching
Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor.
Boat Rental
N
Fishing

Y - Minnows may not be used. Daily limit for largemouth bass is 5. All bass less than 16" long must be released immediately

Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol allowed. Can bring coolers.
Concessions
N
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp

 

 

Smith Lake (Currently Closed for Fishing and Boating)

Address
Hwy 210
City
Fort Bragg
State
NC
Zip
28310
Website
Contact Name
Alan D. Shultz
Phone
(910) 432-5415
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours a day every day.
Fax
(910) 396-9474
Email
Park Type
Military/Public
Acreage
68
Size of Water Area

Length is 352 feet. Its capacity is 238 acre feet. Normal storage is 198 acre feet.

Boat Launching

Y - Maximum 25 horsepower boat motor. Gas powered boats are not allowed.

Boat Rental
N
Fishing
Y
Types of Fish

Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Flier, Pickerel, Bullhead

Swimming
N
Available or Special Equipment
N
Cost to Rent
$5 day, $7 week, $25 year
Seating Capacity
Open area
Covered Seating
N
# of Parking Spaces
Dirt, unpaved
Handicap Accessible
N
Male Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Female Restrooms
2 at the Wildlife Building
Showers
N
Alcohol Policy

Allowed at the lake for fishing but not the Smith Lake Recreation Area

Concessions
N
Picnic Shelter

Across from Wildlife Building at McKellars Lodge

Picnicking
Y - by the boat ramp