Craven County · stream · order 1 river · ~3 cfs typical
Big Branch
Big Branch is a stream in Craven 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
Partly cloudy
85°
69°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
85°
71°
10 mph
5%
Sun
Storms
88°
74°
15 mph
52%
→ 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
- Mitchell Creek1.3 mi
- Gulden Creek1.4 mi
- Clubfoot Creek2.2 mi
- Long Creek3.7 mi
- Gum Branch4.2 mi
- Cahoogue Creek4.4 mi
- Little John Creek4.5 mi
- Gatlin Creek5.5 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.
Big Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big 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 Big Branch?+
Big Branch is a stream in Craven County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.