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Mountain Branch
Mountain Branch is a stream in Swain 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
86°
64°
5 mph
3%
Sat
Rain
81°
69°
9 mph
56%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
68°
4 mph
64%
→ 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
- Lands Creek0.2 mi
- Laurel Branch0.4 mi
- Peachtree Creek0.9 mi
- Watkins Branch0.8 mi
- Buckner Branch1.0 mi
- Reeny Branch1.1 mi
- Cochran Branch1.6 mi
- Silvermine Branch2.0 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.
Mountain Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Mountain 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 Mountain Branch?+
Mountain Branch is a stream in Swain County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.