Carter County · stream · order 2 river · ~3 cfs typical
Black Branch
Black Branch is a stream in Carter 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°
59°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
65°
12 mph
35%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
68°
8 mph
73%
→ 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
- Row Branch0.2 mi
- Heaton Branch1.7 mi
- Elk River2.0 mi
- Little Laurel Branch2.3 mi
- Milligan Branch2.5 mi
- Cobb Creek3.2 mi
- Roan Creek3.3 mi
- Watauga Lake3.3 mistocked May 19, 2026
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.
Black Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Black 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 Black Branch?+
Black Branch is a stream in Carter County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.