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Austin Branch
Austin Branch is a stream in Buncombe 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°
58°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
64°
11 mph
50%
Sun
Showers
78°
67°
7 mph
55%
→ 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
- Dellwood Lake0.7 mi
- Dingle Creek0.8 mi
- Boring Mill Branch0.8 mi
- Bent Creek1.1 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Long Valley Lake1.6 mi
- Orton Branch1.6 mi
- Clayton Creek1.6 mi
- Westerly Lake1.5 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.
Austin Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Austin 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 Austin Branch?+
Austin Branch is a stream in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.