Craven County · stream · order 2 river · ~6 cfs typical
Black Branch
Black 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
Overcast
90°
66°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
89°
71°
12 mph
1%
Sun
Drizzle
90°
73°
15 mph
46%
→ 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
- West Prong Brice Creek3.3 mi
- Brice Creek4.1 mi
- Old Towne Lake5.0 mi
- Trent River5.6 mi
- Lawson Creek5.7 mi
- Otter Creek5.0 mi
- Crooked Run5.0 mi
- Wilson Creek5.4 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.
Black Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Black 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 Black Branch?+
Black Branch is a stream in Craven County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.