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Big Branch
Big Branch is a stream in Watauga 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
72°
55°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
77°
58°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Fog
78°
63°
12 mph
64%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Boone Fork0.7 mi
- Laurel Fork1.1 mi
- Upper Laurel Fork1.8 mi
- Price Lake3.0 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Sims Pond3.0 mi
- Different Drum Lake3.2 mi
- Rosasco Lake Upper3.3 mi
- Trout Lake3.1 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.
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 Watauga County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.