South River (North Carolina) facts for kids

For the tidal estuary in Carteret County, North Carolina, see South River (Neuse River estuary).

For other places named South River, see South River (disambiguation).

Quick facts for kids South River
The South River near Autryville, North Carolina
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of South River mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Black River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Bladen Cumberland Pender Sampson
Physical characteristics
Main source	confluence of Mingo Swamp and Black River about 1 mile northeast of Falcon, North Carolina 118 ft (36 m) 35°12′29″N 078°37′49″W / 35.20806°N 78.63028°W / 35.20806; -78.63028
River mouth	Black River about 0.25 miles downstream of Bakers Landing 13 ft (4.0 m) 34°35′00″N 078°16′10″W / 34.58333°N 78.26944°W / 34.58333; -78.26944
Length	78.47 mi (126.29 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally southeast
River system	Black River
Basin size	477.31 square miles (1,236.2 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Williamson Swamp Jones Swamp Big Swamp Castle Mill Creek Jumping Run Creek Tomahawk Creek Enoch Mill Creek Right: Browns Swamp Big Creek Sandy Creek Beaver Dam Creek Peters Creek Cypress Swamp Long Branch South Mill Pond Run Lake Creek
Bridges	Green Path Road, US 13, Hayes Mill Road, Maxwell Road, Faircloth Bridge Road, Autry Highway (NC 24), Clinton Road, S Gray Street, Butler Island Bridge Road, Elzabethtown Highway, Melvins Bridge Road, Greens Bridge Road, Helltown Road, US 701, Tomahawk Highway (NC 41), Wildcat Road

The South River is a cool river in southeastern North Carolina, United States. It flows for about 78 miles (126 km) and eventually joins the Black River.

The South River starts near Falcon, North Carolina. This is where two smaller waterways, Mingo Swamp and a smaller Black River, meet up. The smaller Black River flows about 30 miles (48 km) from Harnett County. It passes through towns like Angier and Benson.

As the South River continues, it flows southeast. It then turns south-southeast when it gets east of Fayetteville. Finally, it joins the larger Black River near Ivanhoe, North Carolina. This spot is about 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Wilmington.

Fishing in the South River

The South River is a great place for fishing! It's home to many different kinds of fish.

• Largemouth Bass: These are popular sport fish known for their size.
• Chain Pickerel: These fish have a cool chain-like pattern on their sides.
• Sunfish: You can find various types of sunfish here, like bluegill.
• Longnose Gar: These unique fish have long, narrow snouts.
• Catfish: Several kinds of catfish live in the river.

If you want to explore the river and find the best fishing spots, it's a good idea to use a kayak or a small jon boat. These boats are perfect for navigating the river's waters.