Buncombe County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Shute Branch
Shute 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
82°
61°
6 mph
2%
Sat
Rain
81°
66°
11 mph
65%
Sun
Showers
73°
66°
5 mph
71%
→ 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
- Burnett Reservoir0.2 mi
- Walker Branch0.3 mi
- Laurel Branch0.6 mi
- North Fork Reservoir0.7 mi
- Fall Branch0.9 mi
- Sugar Fork1.0 mi
- Long Branch2.2 mi
- Lake Eden2.4 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.
Shute Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shute 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 Shute Branch?+
Shute Branch is a stream in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.