Clay County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical
Buchanan Branch
Buchanan Branch is a stream in Clay 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
85°
61°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
67°
11 mph
71%
Sun
Showers
76°
68°
5 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
- Greasy Creek0.1 mi
- Will Mason Branch0.4 mi
- Pinelog Creek0.8 mi
- Little Brasstown Creek1.1 mi
- Jenkins Branch1.1 mi
- Trout Cove Branch1.1 mi
- Garringer Branch1.3 mi
- Clabber Branch1.8 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.
Buchanan Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buchanan 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 Buchanan Branch?+
Buchanan Branch is a stream in Clay County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.