McDowell County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Horse Branch
Horse 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
1%
Sat
Rain
84°
67°
7 mph
69%
Sun
Showers
74°
68°
3 mph
78%
→ 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
- Newberry Creek0.7 mi
- Slick Falls Branch1.1 mi
- Tantrough Branch0.9 mi
- Hickory Branch1.2 mi
- Long Branch1.2 mi
- Deep Branch1.3 mi
- Chute Branch1.5 mi
- Laurel Log Branch1.9 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.
Horse Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Horse 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 Horse Branch?+
Horse Branch is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.