Johnson County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
Butcher Branch
Butcher Branch is a stream in Johnson County, Missouri. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Missouri'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
Drizzle
95°
74°
18 mph
49%
Sat
Overcast
83°
67°
21 mph
6%
Sun
Clear
88°
63°
9 mph
2%
↘ 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
- North Fork Blackwater River0.9 mi
- South Fork Blackwater River0.9 mi
- Brush Creek2.9 mi
- Honey Creek3.0 mi
- Little Blackwater Creek3.1 mi
- Sky Haven Lake3.4 mi
- Briar Creek3.8 mi
- Hamilton Lake4.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Butcher Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Butcher Branch?+
Yes — Missouri 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 Butcher Branch?+
Butcher Branch is a stream in Johnson County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.