Craven County · swamp
Black Swamp
Black Swamp is a swamp 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
Mostly clear
89°
67°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
87°
70°
11 mph
3%
Sun
Drizzle
88°
74°
14 mph
60%
→ 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
- Little Lake2.3 mi
- Southwest Prong Slocum Creek2.6 mi
- East Prong Slocum Creek2.6 mi
- Cedar Creek2.8 mi
- Long Lake3.0 mi
- Lake Ellis Simon3.7 mi
- Goodwin Creek4.4 mi
- Sandy Run4.4 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 Swamp fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Black 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 Black Swamp?+
Black Swamp is a swamp in Craven County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.