McDowell County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Bear Drive Branch
Bear Drive Branch is a stream in McDowell 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
81°
63°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
80°
65°
9 mph
68%
Sun
Showers
70°
65°
3 mph
79%
→ 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
- Licklog Branch0.6 mi
- Camp Rock Branch0.8 mi
- Long Branch1.7 mi
- Hickory Branch1.7 mi
- Slick Falls Branch1.7 mi
- Left Prong Newberry Creek2.1 mi
- Newberry Creek2.5 mi
- Laurel Log Branch2.1 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.
Bear Drive Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Drive 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 Bear Drive Branch?+
Bear Drive Branch is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.