Mitchell County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Flat Branch
Flat Branch is a stream in Mitchell 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
82°
59°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
64°
10 mph
39%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
67°
6 mph
69%
→ 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
- Sams Branch0.6 mi
- Whiteoak Creek1.2 mi
- Hollow Poplar Creek1.9 mi
- Hughes Creek2.1 mi
- Shinbone Creek2.1 mi
- North Toe River2.1 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Cane River2.1 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Cooper Branch2.0 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.
Flat Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Flat 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 Flat Branch?+
Flat Branch is a stream in Mitchell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.