McDowell County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Chestnut Branch
Chestnut 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
85°
64°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
84°
66°
8 mph
71%
Sun
Showers
75°
68°
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
- Clover Patch Branch0.2 mi
- Youngs Fork Creek1.2 mi
- Spring Branch1.3 mi
- Left Prong Catawba River1.4 mi
- Assembly Lake1.9 mi
- Swannanoa Creek2.6 mi
- Black Mountain Reservoir2.4 mi
- Bird Creek3.0 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.
Chestnut Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chestnut 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 Chestnut Branch?+
Chestnut Branch is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.