Bedford County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Bates Branch
Bates Branch is a stream in Bedford 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
87°
65°
6 mph
4%
Sat
Showers
87°
69°
16 mph
70%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
64°
7 mph
45%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Straight Creek1.0 mi
- Noah Fork2.2 mi
- Muse Branch2.3 mi
- Anthony Branch2.3 mi
- Wartrace Creek2.4 mi
- Stokes Branch3.2 mi
- Pannell Branch3.3 mi
- Bell Buckle Creek3.5 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.
Bates Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bates 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 Bates Branch?+
Bates Branch is a stream in Bedford County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.