Johnson County · stream · order 2 river · ~1 cfs typical
Backbone Branch
Backbone Branch is a stream in Johnson County, Tennessee. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Tennessee'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
82°
61°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
13 mph
28%
Sun
Drizzle
81°
65°
12 mph
70%
→ 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
- Reservoir Branch0.6 mi
- Chalk Branch1.3 mi
- Maple Branch1.5 mi
- London Bridge Branch2.2 mi
- Fagall Branch2.6 mi
- Ramsey Branch3.1 mi
- Beaverdam Creek3.1 mi
- Wright Branch3.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Backbone Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Backbone Branch?+
Yes — Tennessee 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 Backbone Branch?+
Backbone Branch is a stream in Johnson County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.