Mitchell County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Sams Branch
Sams Branch is a stream in Mitchell 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
81°
56°
4 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
84°
62°
9 mph
41%
Sun
Showers
74°
67°
8 mph
65%
→ 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
- Flat Branch0.6 mi
- Whiteoak Creek0.6 mi
- North Toe River1.5 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Cane River1.5 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Cooper Branch1.5 mi
- Mc Kinney Branch1.9 mi
- Howell Branch2.0 mi
- Pigeonroost Creek2.1 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.
Sams Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sams 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 Sams Branch?+
Sams Branch is a stream in Mitchell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.