Catawba County · stream · order 4 river · ~32 cfs typical
Shady Branch
Shady Branch is a stream in Catawba 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
89°
61°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
91°
68°
14 mph
52%
Sun
Showers
75°
70°
6 mph
79%
→ 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
- Pinch Gut Creek0.2 mi
- Maiden Creek1.4 mi
- Larkard Creek2.5 mi
- Bel-Air Pond2.3 mi
- Knolls Association Lake2.8 mi
- Allen Creek2.4 mi
- Shooks Lake3.3 mi
- Maiden Water Plant Lake3.0 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.
Shady Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shady 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 Shady Branch?+
Shady Branch is a stream in Catawba County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.