(L-R) City Manager Monty Crump, Mayor Gene McLaurin, Hatchery Superintendent Rick Bradford and Hatchery Technician Doug Hinshaw added the channel catfish to Hinson Lake's fish community that includes largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, warmouth and fliers.

Flanked by dignitaries from the City of Rockingham and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Mayor Gene McLaurin and Commission Executive Director Richard Hamilton cut the ribbon at the June 8 Grand Opening Ceremony.

Visitors to the wildlife conservation area at Hinson Lake can use a 300-foot wooden bridge that connects more than 2.5 miles of scenic walking trails; a lodge with a meeting room, kitchen facilities, covered deck, picnic tables and outdoor patio with gas grill; and a universally accessible fishing pier and solar-powered fish feeders to attract fish. More information can be found here.

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