Buncombe County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Shadepen Branch
Shadepen Branch is a stream in Buncombe 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
76°
57°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Drizzle
77°
59°
12 mph
63%
Sun
Storms
69°
62°
5 mph
70%
→ 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
- Stony Fork0.6 mi
- Glassmine Branch0.7 mi
- Saltrock Branch1.0 mi
- Left Fork Swannanor River1.5 mi
- Right Fork Swannanoa River2.2 mi
- Dry Branch2.1 mi
- Little Fork2.1 mi
- Long Branch2.4 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.
Shadepen Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shadepen 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 Shadepen Branch?+
Shadepen Branch is a stream in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.