Wilcox County · stream · order 4 river · ~5 cfs typical · seasonal
Pates Branch
Pates Branch is a stream in Wilcox 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
95°
73°
10 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
93°
76°
21 mph
89%
Sun
Storms
84°
72°
14 mph
75%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Reedy Branch1.3 mi
- Haw Pond2.3 mi
- Whelchel Lake2.6 mi
- Gibbs Lake2.9 mi
- Hobby Lake3.9 mi
- Pate Lake4.1 mi
- Lime Creek4.1 mi
- Mile Branch4.8 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.
Pates Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Pates 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 Pates Branch?+
Pates Branch is a stream in Wilcox County, Georgia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.