Catawba County · stream · order 2 river · ~3 cfs typical
Cow Branch
Cow Branch is a stream in Catawba 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°
63°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
89°
64°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
90°
68°
14 mph
55%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Leatherman Lake0.7 mi
- Hart Lake1.1 mi
- Rhodes Mill Creek3.2 mi
- Hop Creek3.6 mi
- Henry Fork3.6 mi
- Jacob Fork3.6 mistocked May 15, 2026
- James Lake4.1 mi
- Camp Creek3.8 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.
Cow Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cow 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 Cow Branch?+
Cow Branch is a stream in Catawba County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.