Polk County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Hematite Branch
Hematite Branch is a stream in Polk 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
Overcast
91°
65°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Storms
86°
72°
12 mph
77%
Sun
Showers
88°
69°
12 mph
77%
↘ 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
- Woodstock Lake1.5 mi
- Spring Creek1.8 mi
- Kirkpatrick Lake2.7 mi
- Smith Lake2.8 mi
- Hunts Lake3.0 mi
- Brocks Lake4.1 mi
- Last Lake4.1 mi
- Little Cedar Creek5.0 mistocked Jul 17, 2026
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.
Hematite Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hematite 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 Hematite Branch?+
Hematite Branch is a stream in Polk County, Georgia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.