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Jolly Branch

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species at Jolly Branch

Creek chub
Creek chub
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Creek chub

8 in · 6 oz

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General info

Jolly Branch is a stream located in Orange County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Creek chub.

Location

35°56′32.9″N 79°04′50.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Jolly 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 Jolly Branch fishing

the Jolly Branch is a stream located in Orange County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°56′32.9″N 79°04′50.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Jolly 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.
The most common species in the Jolly Branch are:
  • Creek chub - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Jolly Branch fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the Jolly 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 .

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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