Cherokee County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Buckhorn Branch
Buckhorn Branch is a stream in Cherokee 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
83°
64°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
82°
68°
9 mph
69%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
67°
4 mph
75%
→ 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
- Graybeard Creek0.5 mi
- Derreberry Branch0.8 mi
- Nancy Hawkins Branch1.0 mi
- Puett Creek1.0 mi
- Coldspring Branch1.1 mi
- Hyatt Creek1.6 mi
- Vengeance Creek1.6 mi
- Welch Mill Creek2.0 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.
Buckhorn Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn Branch?+
Buckhorn Branch is a stream in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.