Yancey County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Whitson Branch
Whitson Branch is a stream in Yancey 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
80°
57°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
81°
63°
13 mph
45%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
66°
6 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
- Jacks Creek0.5 mi
- Pigpen Creek0.9 mi
- Peterson Branch1.0 mi
- Big Rock Creek1.1 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Raccoon Creek1.3 mi
- Bee Branch1.6 mi
- Mine Fork2.1 mi
- Hampton Branch2.2 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.
Whitson Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Whitson 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 Whitson Branch?+
Whitson Branch is a stream in Yancey County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.