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Brown Branch
Brown 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
75°
57°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
76°
62°
14 mph
72%
Sun
Showers
68°
63°
7 mph
85%
→ 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
- Appalachian Ski Mountain Lake1.6 mi
- Chetola Lake1.7 mi
- Bass Lake2.2 mi
- Heart Lake2.4 mi
- East Fork South Fork New River3.4 mi
- Boone Creek3.4 mi
- Winkler Creek3.5 mi
- Middle Fork South Fork New River3.6 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.
Brown Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Brown 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 Brown Branch?+
Brown Branch is a stream in Watauga County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.