Columbus County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Cowpen Branch
Cowpen 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°
67°
10 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
90°
74°
14 mph
10%
Sun
Storms
88°
73°
18 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
- White Oak Branch1.8 mi
- Bogue Swamp4.2 mi
- Lake Waccamaw5.0 mi
- Soules Swamp5.6 mi
- Welch Creek5.9 mi
- Mill Branch6.8 mi
- Cypress Creek7.1 mi
- Horse Branch6.3 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.
Cowpen Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cowpen 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 Cowpen Branch?+
Cowpen Branch is a stream in Columbus County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.