McDowell County · stream · order 2 river · ~1 cfs typical
Big Branch
Big 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
86°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
86°
67°
8 mph
71%
Sun
Storms
76°
69°
3 mph
77%
→ 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
- Jackson Creek0.2 mi
- Lytle Branch0.4 mi
- Pine Cove Branch1.0 mi
- Hodges Creek1.0 mi
- Clarks Branch1.2 mi
- Bird Creek1.4 mi
- Little Crooked Creek1.9 mi
- Guthrie 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.
Big Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big 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 Big Branch?+
Big Branch is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.