East Prong Broad Creek is a freshwater stream located in Carteret County, North Carolina, flowing through the state's coastal plain region. This waterway supports a diverse population of freshwater fish species including redfin pickerel, which have been documented by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission through multiple scientific collections over several decades. The creek is part of the broader Broad Creek watershed system that drains into the coastal waters of North Carolina, providing important habitat for both resident and transient fish species in the region's extensive network of rivers and streams.