Madison County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Baxter Branch
Baxter 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
77°
58°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
63°
14 mph
35%
Sun
Showers
74°
64°
7 mph
71%
→ 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
- Big Rocky Branch0.4 mi
- Little Prong0.8 mi
- Rock Branch2.0 mi
- East Prong Hickey Fork2.0 mi
- West Prong Hickey Fork2.0 mi
- Bear Creek2.0 mi
- Chimney Creek2.2 mi
- Hickey Fork2.7 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.
Baxter Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Baxter 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 Baxter Branch?+
Baxter Branch is a stream in Madison County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.