Watauga County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Long Branch
Long 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°
57°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Fog
79°
63°
15 mph
54%
Sun
Showers
70°
64°
9 mph
76%
→ 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
- Sawyer Creek0.6 mi
- North Fork Cove Creek0.6 mi
- Ellison Branch0.7 mi
- Sharp Creek1.4 mi
- Laurel Branch1.5 mi
- Vanderpool Creek2.8 mi
- West Fork Buttermilk Branch3.0 mi
- George Gap Branch3.4 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 Watauga County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.