Scott County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Hess Branch
Hess Branch is a stream in Scott 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
90°
64°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Showers
86°
71°
19 mph
86%
Sun
Showers
75°
69°
11 mph
80%
↘ 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
- Little Indian Branch2.7 mi
- Humphreys Lakes4.3 mi
- Lytles Fork5.3 mi
- Minors Creek4.5 mi
- Rays Fork5.7 mi
- Paynes Run6.2 mi
- Locust Fork6.3 mi
- Oakland Branch5.2 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.
Hess Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hess 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 Hess Branch?+
Hess Branch is a stream in Scott County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.