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Lake Rim

Lake Rim is a reservoir in North Carolina, near Cumberland County.

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Fish species in Lake Rim

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Lake Rim is one of the named reservoir waters in Cumberland County, so I would begin around one straightforward part of the lake and avoid a long move until I get a clear read from the first adjustment. I would rather understand one section well than skim five, so I would stay around one promising starting zone until I learn something from the first few casts.

Lake Rim Size, Maximum Depth and Volume

The known size and water figures for Lake Rim are about 35 surface acres and 272 acre-feet of storage, or roughly 88.6 million gallons, so I would use them as context for how much ground to cover while fishing one easy-to-read starting zone until I learn something from the nearby water.

Fish Species and Best Baits

Fish recorded for Lake Rim include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Redear Sunfish, so I would make a single target fish the opening focus around one manageable starting zone and stay with it until I learn something from the first hour. For largemouths at Lake Rim, I would start with a search bait around one nearby area near the launch and move to a jig or Texas rig when I find a repeatable bite in the first setup.

A Practical Lake Rim Game Plan

On Lake Rim, I would begin around one short area near the launch with one clear target and change one part of the plan before the rest only after I find a repeatable bite in the first adjustment. The moment I see a pattern develop in the first few casts, I would stay with one sheltered piece of water on Lake Rim before making the next move. When I see a pattern develop in the nearby water, I would treat one straightforward piece of water as the first useful reference point for my next visit to Lake Rim.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Catfish — supporting source

    North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    North Carolina 2026-2027 Inland Fishing Regulations

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    NC Wildlife Manmade Wetlands and Pond Management Guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    NC Wildlife Channel Catfish Species Profile

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Redear Sunfish — supporting source

    NC Wildlife Manmade Wetlands and Pond Management Guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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