McDowell County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Paddys Branch
Paddys 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
86°
65°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
85°
68°
7 mph
70%
Sun
Showers
75°
69°
3 mph
79%
→ 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
- Deep Branch0.5 mi
- Tantrough Branch1.3 mi
- Camp Grier Lake1.3 mi
- Newberry Creek1.5 mi
- Jarrett Creek1.7 mi
- Cave Creek1.6 mi
- Horse Branch1.9 mi
- Curtis Creek2.0 mistocked May 15, 2026
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.
Paddys Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Paddys 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 Paddys Branch?+
Paddys Branch is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.