BUCK BRANCH

Fishing Weather Hydrology
November 21, 2024

SUMMARY

The Buck Branch Fishing Area is located in North Carolina and offers anglers the opportunity to catch a variety of fish species, such as bass, catfish, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait or lures that mimic local prey. The best time of year to visit is from April to October when the weather is warm and fish are actively feeding. Average temperatures during this time range from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE

It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.

FISH SPECIES

  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt Green Sunfish


  • Image Alt Redbreast Sunfish


  • Image Alt Redear Sunfish


  • Image Alt Pumpkinseed Sunfish


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Watershed River Levels

2530

Cubic Feet Per Second

213

Cubic Feet Per Second

1

Cubic Feet Per Second

6030

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Point of Interest

Moorehead Recreation Park

Moorehead Recreation Park

Moorehead Recreation Park is a popular destination in North Carolina that attracts visitors of all ages. The park boasts beautiful scenery, a variety of outdoor activities, and several points of interest that are worth seeing. One of the main reasons to visit Moorehead Recreation Park is to enjoy its natural beauty. The park covers over 1,100 acres and features rolling hills, lush forests, and picturesque streams. Visitors can explore miles of hiking and biking trails, go fishing in one of the park's many lakes, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. In addition to its natural beauty, Moorehead Recreation Park ...