Magoffin County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Back Branch
Back Branch is a stream in Magoffin County, Kentucky. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Kentucky'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
87°
62°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Showers
85°
68°
15 mph
65%
Sun
Drizzle
83°
67°
11 mph
65%
↘ 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
- Licking Fork3.7 mi
- Fletcher Fork3.7 mi
- Wolf Creek4.5 mi
- Taulbee Fork3.8 mi
- Crafts Fork3.8 mi
- Cranes Nest Branch3.9 mi
- Spruce Pine Fork3.9 mi
- Boardtree Fork4.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official KY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Back Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Back Branch?+
Yes — Kentucky 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 Back Branch?+
Back Branch is a stream in Magoffin County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.