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Cold Spring Branch
Cold Spring Branch is a stream in Swain 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
80°
61°
5 mph
3%
Sat
Rain
77°
65°
10 mph
51%
Sun
Drizzle
79°
65°
9 mph
56%
→ 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
- Bone Valley Creek1.2 mi
- Haw Gap Branch1.8 mi
- Roaring Creek2.5 mi
- Desolation Branch2.7 mi
- Sandy Gap Branch2.6 mi
- Proctor Creek2.9 mi
- Tsi-squa-hi Branch4.2 mi
- West Fork Chambers Creek4.1 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.
Cold Spring Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring Branch?+
Cold Spring Branch is a stream in Swain County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.