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Anthony Branch
Anthony Branch is a stream in Swain County, North Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Carolina'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°
59°
5 mph
3%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
65°
9 mph
55%
Sun
Drizzle
79°
68°
5 mph
61%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- West Fork Chambers Creek0.7 mi
- Chambers Creek1.1 mi
- Gunter Branch1.2 mi
- Panther Creek1.6 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Tuckasegee River1.7 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Jenny Branch1.6 mi
- Fontana Lake2.5 mi
- Forney Creek2.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Anthony Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Anthony Branch?+
Yes — North Carolina 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 Anthony Branch?+
Anthony Branch is a stream in Swain County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.