Brunswick County · lake
Dead Backwater
Dead Backwater is a lake in Brunswick 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
88°
70°
13 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
87°
78°
17 mph
18%
Sun
Drizzle
88°
80°
16 mph
63%
→ 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 River0.8 mi
- Calabash Creek2.6 mi
- Jinks Creek2.7 mi
- Greenbriar Lake3.3 mi
- Persimmon Swamp4.8 mi
- Gold Mine Creek4.4 mi
- Spring Branch5.1 mi
- Little Cawcaw Swamp6.2 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.
Dead Backwater fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dead Backwater?+
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 Dead Backwater?+
Dead Backwater is a lake in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.