Madison County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Rough Branch
Rough Branch 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
83°
60°
7 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
86°
66°
14 mph
38%
Sun
Showers
78°
66°
7 mph
54%
→ 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
- North Prong Little Pine Creek0.8 mi
- South Prong Little Pine Creek1.6 mi
- High Shoal Branch1.7 mi
- Caldwell Branch2.0 mi
- Boyd Branch2.0 mi
- Roberts Branch2.6 mi
- North Fork Big Pine Creek2.9 mi
- South Fork Big Pine Creek2.9 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.
Rough Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rough 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 Rough Branch?+
Rough Branch is a stream in Madison County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.