Burke County · stream · order 4 river · ~4 cfs typical
James Branch
James Branch is a stream in Burke 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
87°
63°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
89°
67°
9 mph
66%
Sun
Storms
75°
69°
5 mph
82%
→ 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
- Jack Branch0.9 mi
- Anderson Branch1.6 mi
- Hall Creek1.6 mi
- Henredon Lake1.9 mi
- Shoal Creek2.7 mi
- Double Branch2.5 mi
- Sutterwhite Creek2.8 mi
- Clear Creek2.8 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.
James Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish James 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 James Branch?+
James Branch is a stream in Burke County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.