Haywood County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Orchard Branch
Orchard Branch is a stream in Haywood 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
79°
58°
5 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
82°
64°
12 mph
47%
Sun
Drizzle
80°
64°
5 mph
49%
→ 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
- Sally Branch0.2 mi
- Mooney Branch1.2 mi
- Gibson Branch1.5 mi
- Turkey Creek1.7 mi
- Wesley Creek2.1 mi
- James Branch2.8 mi
- Morgan Creek2.7 mi
- Jasperfield Branch2.5 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.
Orchard Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Orchard 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 Orchard Branch?+
Orchard Branch is a stream in Haywood County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.