Polk County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Ritchie Branch
Ritchie Branch is a stream in Polk 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°
62°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
85°
69°
11 mph
69%
Sun
Drizzle
82°
69°
7 mph
69%
↘ 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
- Ellis Creek1.5 mi
- Big Lost Creek1.4 mi
- Childers Creek1.7 mi
- Tieskee Creek2.3 mi
- Spring Creek3.7 mi
- Towee Creek3.6 mi
- Piney Flats Branch3.7 mi
- Smith Creek3.8 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.
Ritchie Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ritchie 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 Ritchie Branch?+
Ritchie Branch is a stream in Polk County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.