Carteret County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
Sikes Branch
Sikes 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
86°
68°
10 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
86°
76°
13 mph
9%
Sun
Drizzle
87°
79°
17 mph
66%
→ 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
- Patsy Pond1.3 mi
- East Prong Broad Creek1.8 mi
- West Prong Broad Creek1.8 mi
- Broad Creek2.1 mi
- Northwest Prong Newport River6.8 mi
- Southwest Prong Newport River6.8 mi
- Shoe Branch7.1 mi
- Pettiford Creek6.5 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.
Sikes Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sikes 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 Sikes Branch?+
Sikes Branch is a stream in Carteret County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.