Yancey County · stream · order 2 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Bailey Branch
Bailey Branch is a stream in Yancey 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
79°
54°
5 mph
2%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
61°
10 mph
49%
Sun
Showers
71°
66°
8 mph
66%
→ 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
- Pigpen Creek1.1 mi
- Jacks Creek1.4 mi
- Whitson Branch1.5 mi
- Peterson Branch1.5 mi
- Hampton Branch1.6 mi
- Mine Fork1.6 mi
- Big Rock Creek2.0 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Patterson Branch2.0 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.
Bailey Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bailey 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 Bailey Branch?+
Bailey Branch is a stream in Yancey County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.