Columbus County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Bear Branch
Bear Branch is a stream 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
92°
68°
10 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
89°
73°
13 mph
12%
Sun
Storms
89°
74°
17 mph
50%
→ 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
- Gum Swamp Run0.1 mi
- White Marsh0.5 mi
- Schulkens Pond2.1 mi
- Juniper Creek2.6 mi
- The Fishponds3.0 mi
- Cow Bog Branch3.1 mi
- Sand Pit Branch4.4 mi
- Simmons Bay Creek6.4 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 Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Branch?+
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 Branch?+
Bear Branch is a stream in Columbus County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.