Madison County · stream · order 4 river · ~1 cfs typical
Back Branch
Back Branch is a stream in Madison 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
82°
61°
6 mph
4%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
65°
14 mph
39%
Sun
Showers
77°
65°
6 mph
58%
→ 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
- Indian Camp Branch0.4 mi
- Baker Branch0.6 mi
- North Fork Big Pine Creek0.8 mi
- South Fork Big Pine Creek0.8 mi
- Gentry Branch1.0 mi
- Sugarcamp Branch1.0 mi
- Puncheon Camp Branch1.3 mi
- Davis Branch1.5 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.
Back Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Back 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 Back Branch?+
Back Branch is a stream in Madison County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.