Johnston County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical · seasonal
Gum Swamp
Gum Swamp is a stream in Johnston 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
Fog
87°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
68°
9 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
94°
69°
18 mph
76%
→ 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
- Sassarixa Swamp0.6 mi
- McGee Pond2.1 mi
- Lake Levinson3.4 mi
- Massengill Mill Pond3.1 mi
- G R Barbour Pond3.4 mi
- Gar Gut3.8 mi
- Bernal Branch4.2 mi
- Beaverdam Swamp4.2 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.
Gum Swamp fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gum 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 Gum Swamp?+
Gum Swamp is a stream in Johnston County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.