Wilkes County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Hatchet Branch
Hatchet Branch is a stream in Wilkes County, Georgia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Georgia's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
93°
67°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Showers
96°
71°
15 mph
76%
Sun
Storms
85°
72°
8 mph
74%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Hobb Branch1.5 mi
- Carlton Branch3.2 mi
- Johnson Pond3.8 mi
- Syls Fork5.0 mi
- Washington-Wilkes Orchard Lake5.5 mi
- Beaverdam Creek Lake5.4 mi
- Little Kettle Creek5.7 mi
- Beaverdam Creek6.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official GA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Hatchet Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hatchet Branch?+
Yes — Georgia requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Hatchet Branch?+
Hatchet Branch is a stream in Wilkes County, Georgia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.