Alleghany County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical
Horse Cove Branch
Horse Cove Branch is a stream in Alleghany 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°
65°
14 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
83°
65°
13 mph
67%
Sun
Showers
73°
65°
12 mph
84%
→ 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
- Temple Lake1.7 mi
- Rich Mountain Creek1.9 mi
- Stone Mountain Creek2.2 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Bullhead Creek2.2 mi
- Noname2.0 mi
- Wolf Branch2.8 mi
- Little Glade Millpond2.8 mi
- Noname2.8 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.
Horse Cove Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Horse Cove 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 Cove Branch?+
Horse Cove Branch is a stream in Alleghany County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.