Madison County · stream · order 5 river · ~18 cfs typical
Puncheon Fork
Puncheon Fork is a stream in Madison 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
78°
58°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
79°
63°
13 mph
37%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
64°
8 mph
57%
→ 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
- Shook Branch0.1 mi
- Bear Branch0.7 mi
- Little Creek0.9 mi
- Ponder Branch0.9 mi
- Wilson Branch1.3 mi
- Flea Branch1.9 mi
- Roaring Fork2.4 mi
- Wolf Laurel Branch2.8 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.
Puncheon Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Puncheon Fork?+
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 Puncheon Fork?+
Puncheon Fork is a stream in Madison County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.