Decatur County · stream
Bates Branch
Bates Branch is a stream in Decatur 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
90°
69°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
94°
67°
9 mph
14%
Sat
Showers
89°
67°
16 mph
43%
→ 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
- Short and Dirty Creek0.2 mi
- Terrapin Creek0.5 mi
- Cub Creek2.2 mi
- Goodin Branch2.6 mi
- Lick Creek3.2 mi
- North Fork Lick Creek3.5 mi
- Shipman Creek3.0 mi
- Sulphur Fork Cub Creek3.1 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 Decatur County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.