Carteret County · stream · order 3 river · ~30 cfs typical
Southwest Prong Newport River
Southwest Prong Newport River 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
Clear
87°
68°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
85°
71°
12 mph
5%
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
- Northwest Prong Newport River0.0 mi
- Shoe Branch1.1 mi
- Deep Creek3.9 mi
- West Prong Broad Creek5.1 mi
- East Prong Broad Creek5.2 mi
- Broad Creek5.6 mi
- Patsy Pond5.5 mi
- Hull Swamp5.7 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.
Southwest Prong Newport River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Southwest Prong Newport River?+
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 Southwest Prong Newport River?+
Southwest Prong Newport River is a stream in Carteret County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.