Beaufort County · stream · order 3 river · ~30 cfs typical
Big Swamp
Big Swamp is a stream in Beaufort 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
86°
64°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
71°
11 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
92°
69°
16 mph
69%
→ 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
- Old Ford Swamp2.0 mi
- Latham Creek2.0 mi
- Mitchell Branch4.5 mi
- Cherry Run4.9 mi
- Maple Branch4.5 mi
- Tar River5.6 mi
- Tranters Creek5.6 mi
- Herring Run6.0 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 Swamp fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Swamp?+
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 Swamp?+
Big Swamp is a stream in Beaufort County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.