McDowell County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Hickory Bottom Branch
Hickory Bottom 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°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
85°
68°
9 mph
68%
Sun
Showers
72°
68°
4 mph
83%
→ 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
- Armstrong Creek0.5 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Limekiln Creek0.6 mi
- Yancey Pond0.7 mi
- Conley Branch0.9 mi
- Cox Creek0.8 mi
- Martin Branch2.2 mi
- Caney Branch2.0 mi
- Rag Creek2.3 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.
Hickory Bottom Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hickory Bottom 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 Hickory Bottom Branch?+
Hickory Bottom Branch is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.