Carteret County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Shoe Branch
Shoe Branch is a stream in Carteret 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
Mostly clear
87°
68°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
86°
71°
12 mph
4%
Sun
Storms
85°
76°
19 mph
65%
→ 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
- Southwest Prong Newport River1.1 mi
- Northwest Prong Newport River1.1 mi
- Deep Creek2.8 mi
- Hull Swamp4.6 mi
- West Prong Broad Creek5.4 mi
- East Prong Broad Creek5.4 mi
- Black Creek4.9 mi
- Broad Creek5.7 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.
Shoe Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shoe 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 Shoe Branch?+
Shoe Branch is a stream in Carteret County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.