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Tar Kiln Branch

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species at Tar Kiln Branch

Creek chub
Creek chub
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Creek chub

3 in · 5 oz

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General info

Tar Kiln Branch is a stream located in Union County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Lancaster County, South Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Creek chub.

Location

34°58′22.9″N 80°47′30.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Tar Kiln Branch, NC

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Tar Kiln Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Tar Kiln Branch located?
the Tar Kiln Branch is a stream located in Union County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Lancaster County, South Carolina. Its coordinates are:
34°58′22.9″N 80°47′30.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Tar Kiln Branch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Tar Kiln Branch by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Tar Kiln Branch?
The most common species in the Tar Kiln Branch are:
  • Creek chub - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Tar Kiln Branch fishing reports?
The latest Tar Kiln Branch fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Tar Kiln Branch right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Tar Kiln Branch, some of the species in season this June include: Cobia, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and American eel. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Tar Kiln Branch?

Fishing in North Carolina requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at vendors.

In North Carolina, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted lifetime license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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