McDowell County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Nix Branch
Nix 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
88°
62°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
89°
66°
7 mph
67%
Sun
Storms
74°
69°
4 mph
81%
→ 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
- Shadrick Creek0.5 mi
- South Muddy Creek1.4 mi
- North Muddy Creek1.4 mi
- Hemphill Creek1.9 mi
- Thompsons Fork2.0 mi
- Muddy Creek1.7 mi
- Paddy Creek2.4 mi
- Old Paddy Creek2.5 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.
Nix Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nix 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 Nix Branch?+
Nix Branch is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.