Rowan County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
Hays Branch
Hays Branch is a stream in Rowan 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
85°
63°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Showers
84°
69°
14 mph
87%
Sun
Storms
80°
67°
10 mph
87%
↘ 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
- Old House Creek4.2 mi
- Holly Fork4.2 mi
- Rock Fork4.3 mi
- Christy Creek4.9 mi
- Moore Branch4.6 mi
- Elk Lick Fork5.7 mi
- Upper Tygart Branch5.3 mi
- Flat Fork5.3 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.
Hays Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hays 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 Hays Branch?+
Hays Branch is a stream in Rowan County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.