Lyon County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Nickell Branch
Nickell Branch is a stream in Lyon 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°
67°
7 mph
12%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
69°
15 mph
44%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
67°
10 mph
37%
↘ 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
- Willow Creek2.0 mi
- Cave Pond (historical)2.2 mi
- Little Bear Creek3.1 mi
- Demumbers Creek3.0 mi
- Dodds Creek3.6 mi
- Sledd Creek3.6 mi
- Flat Creek4.5 mi
- Bear Creek4.9 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.
Nickell Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nickell 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 Nickell Branch?+
Nickell Branch is a stream in Lyon County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.