Transylvania County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
McLain Branch
McLain Branch is a stream in Transylvania 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
81°
60°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
80°
64°
10 mph
77%
Sun
Drizzle
71°
67°
5 mph
80%
→ 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
- Camp Cove Branch0.2 mi
- Richland Creek0.3 mi
- Jerry Branch0.4 mi
- Beasley Creek1.2 mi
- Blue Ridge Hills Lake1.3 mi
- Parker Creek1.7 mi
- Sal Creek2.1 mi
- South Fork Flat Creek2.2 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.
McLain Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McLain 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 McLain Branch?+
McLain Branch is a stream in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.