Greenup County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Backs Branch
Backs Branch is a stream in Greenup 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
89°
64°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Showers
87°
69°
15 mph
75%
Sun
Storms
83°
67°
10 mph
75%
↘ 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
- Shaws Branch0.8 mi
- Buffalo Creek1.2 mi
- Three Prong Branch1.3 mi
- Grassy Creek1.6 mi
- Leatherwood Branch2.2 mi
- Harvey Branch1.9 mi
- Little Leatherwood Branch2.4 mi
- Wolf Creek2.4 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.
Backs Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Backs 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 Backs Branch?+
Backs Branch is a stream in Greenup County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.