Metcalfe County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Oil Well Branch
Oil Well Branch is a stream in Metcalfe 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
86°
64°
7 mph
6%
Sat
Showers
84°
71°
19 mph
87%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
66°
11 mph
49%
↘ 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
- Beard Branch0.7 mi
- Grissom Branch0.8 mi
- Dunham Lake1.9 mi
- Douglas Creek1.9 mi
- Black Rock Creek1.8 mi
- Moccasin Creek2.5 mi
- Scott Branch2.9 mi
- Rogers Creek2.8 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.
Oil Well Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Oil Well 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 Oil Well Branch?+
Oil Well Branch is a stream in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.