Madison County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Crane Branch
Crane Branch is a stream in Madison 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°
57°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
86°
65°
12 mph
41%
Sun
Showers
85°
66°
8 mph
66%
→ 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
- Sodom Branch0.2 mi
- Gunter Branch0.7 mi
- Barnes Branch0.8 mi
- Highshoal Branch1.0 mi
- Little Laurel Creek2.0 mi
- Spillcorn Creek1.9 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Roddy Branch2.3 mi
- Shelton Laurel Creek2.0 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
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.
Crane Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crane 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 Crane Branch?+
Crane Branch is a stream in Madison County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.