Haywood County · stream · order 4 river · ~3 cfs typical
Leatherwood Branch
Leatherwood Branch is a stream in Haywood 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
82°
58°
9 mph
4%
Sat
Rain
82°
64°
11 mph
44%
Sun
Drizzle
79°
66°
5 mph
55%
→ 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
- Nelson Branch0.5 mi
- Cove Creek0.7 mi
- Parks Branch0.9 mi
- Moody Branch0.9 mi
- Right Fork Cove Creek1.1 mi
- Morrow Branch1.4 mi
- Jonathans Creek2.0 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Structure Number Two C Lake2.0 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.
Leatherwood Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Leatherwood 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 Leatherwood Branch?+
Leatherwood Branch is a stream in Haywood County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.