McDowell County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Long Branch
Long 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
84°
64°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
68°
8 mph
66%
Sun
Showers
72°
68°
4 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
- Roaring Fork0.3 mi
- Roses Creek0.5 mi
- Three Mile Creek0.8 mi
- Bartlett Creek1.4 mi
- Bad Fork1.2 mi
- South Fork Roses Creek1.3 mi
- ODear Creek1.5 mi
- Sycamore Branch1.5 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.
Long Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Long 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 Long Branch?+
Long Branch is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.