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Atlantic croaker

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Atlantic croaker

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Pinfish

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Atlantic stingray

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Atlantic croaker

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Black drum

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General info

Woodward Branch is a stream located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black drum, Atlantic croaker, and Northern puffer.

Location

33°58′28.4″N 78°22′34.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Woodward 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Black drum as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Min size

14"

Max size

25"

Measurement

Total Length
Good

Pogonias cromis

Regulations for

33°58′28.4″N 78°22′34.9″W
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FAQ about Woodward Branch fishing

the Woodward Branch is a stream located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°58′28.4″N 78°22′34.9″W
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