Kershaw County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Gates Ford Branch
Gates Ford Branch is a stream in Kershaw County, South Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South 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
91°
64°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
94°
70°
12 mph
40%
Sun
Storms
92°
72°
17 mph
89%
→ 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
- Kirkleys Mill Pond (historical)0.8 mi
- Hanging Rock Creek1.1 mi
- Bowers Pond1.1 mi
- Neds Creek3.2 mi
- Lindenzwiegs Pond3.1 mi
- Cow Branch3.6 mi
- Baxley Pond4.6 mi
- George West Pond4.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Gates Ford Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gates Ford Branch?+
Yes — South 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 Gates Ford Branch?+
Gates Ford Branch is a stream in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.