Watauga County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Laurel Branch
Laurel Branch is a stream in Watauga 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
78°
58°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Fog
79°
63°
15 mph
56%
Sun
Showers
70°
65°
9 mph
77%
→ 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
- Sharp Creek0.3 mi
- Sawyer Creek0.9 mi
- Vanderpool Creek1.3 mi
- Long Branch1.5 mi
- George Gap Branch1.9 mi
- North Fork Cove Creek2.1 mi
- Ellison Branch2.1 mi
- Brushy Fork2.5 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.
Laurel Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Laurel 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 Laurel Branch?+
Laurel Branch is a stream in Watauga County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.