Bates County · stream · order 4 river · ~8 cfs typical
Willow Branch
Willow Branch is a stream in Bates 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
98°
76°
17 mph
61%
Sat
Overcast
85°
69°
21 mph
2%
Sun
Clear
87°
63°
10 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
- Maus Lake0.6 mi
- Shaw Branch0.6 mi
- Raps Pond1.0 mi
- Fix Pond1.3 mi
- Grant Pond1.5 mi
- Collins Lake1.6 mi
- McKenzie Creek1.6 mi
- Logan Lake1.8 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.
Willow Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Willow 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 Willow Branch?+
Willow Branch is a stream in Bates County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.