Madison County · stream · order 4 river · ~2 cfs typical
Shelton Branch
Shelton Branch is a stream in Madison 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
82°
61°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
67°
13 mph
37%
Sun
Showers
77°
67°
8 mph
68%
→ 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
- Shade Branch0.6 mi
- Billy King Branch0.6 mi
- Rock Branch0.9 mi
- Little Laurel Creek1.5 mi
- Pounding Mill Branch1.5 mi
- Roddy Branch1.4 mi
- Horse Branch1.9 mi
- Shelton Laurel Creek2.3 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
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.
Shelton Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shelton 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 Shelton Branch?+
Shelton Branch is a stream in Madison County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.