Upchurches Pond in Cumberland County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Upchurches Pond is listed under Cumberland County, North Carolina. The country round it is open plain from end to end. Surface area is around 187 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Around 4.1 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. Few waters listed in Cumberland County are bigger. Nearest place of any size is Rockfish, 3.7 miles away. Hope Mills lies 4.2 miles off, Fayetteville another 10 miles.

• Where to Fish on Upchurches Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. County-wide records name redbreast sunfish, dollar sunfish, yellow bullhead and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Upchurches Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 42°F to 80°F. Cold never closes this one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Upchurches Pond. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Kings Pond, 2.2 miles away. Nothing on Upchurches Pond should be assumed from this page alone.