Columbus County · swamp
Bear Bay
Bear Bay is a swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Carolina's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
91°
65°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
90°
72°
14 mph
18%
Sun
Storms
95°
71°
20 mph
79%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- The Net Hole1.7 mi
- Rough Horn Branch1.5 mi
- Smith Lake1.5 mi
- Long Lake1.6 mi
- Blackfish Lake (historical)1.9 mi
- Lewis Lake (historical)2.0 mi
- Marys Lake2.0 mi
- Brier Creek2.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear Bay fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Bay?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bear Bay?+
Bear Bay is a swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.