Putnam County · stream · order 3 river · ~10 cfs typical
Elm Branch
Elm Branch is a stream in Putnam 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
Overcast
84°
66°
11 mph
9%
Fri
Rain
84°
68°
15 mph
83%
Sat
Overcast
79°
64°
19 mph
28%
↘ 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 West Locust Creek4.8 mi
- Buckworth Creek5.0 mi
- West Fork Medicine Creek5.1 mi
- Barber Creek5.4 mi
- Hooton Creek7.0 mi
- Middle Fork Medicine Creek9.0 mi
- East Fork Medicine Creek9.0 mi
- Watkins Creek8.3 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.
Elm Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elm 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 Elm Branch?+
Elm Branch is a stream in Putnam County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.