Haywood County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Winding Stair Branch
Winding Stair Branch is a stream in Haywood 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°
58°
6 mph
3%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
63°
11 mph
49%
Sun
Drizzle
79°
65°
6 mph
50%
→ 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
- Caldwell Fork1.2 mi
- Palmer Creek1.2 mi
- Little Cataloochee Creek1.6 mi
- Correll Branch1.7 mi
- Snelson Branch2.3 mi
- Rough Fork2.4 mi
- Early Creek3.0 mi
- White Oak Creek3.1 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.
Winding Stair Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Winding Stair 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 Winding Stair Branch?+
Winding Stair Branch is a stream in Haywood County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.