Bell County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Payne Branch
Payne Branch is a stream in Bell County, Texas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Texas'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
Partly cloudy
99°
77°
13 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
95°
77°
13 mph
15%
Sun
Overcast
101°
76°
14 mph
4%
→ 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
- Kell Branch3.7 mi
- Stampede Creek3.7 mi
- Rolling Hills Country Club Lake5.6 mi
- Station Creek5.7 mi
- Shine Branch6.4 mi
- John M Brinegar Reservoir6.3 mi
- Metheglin Creek6.3 mi
- Soil Conservation Service Site 17 Reservoir6.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TX regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Payne Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Payne Branch?+
Yes — Texas 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 Payne Branch?+
Payne Branch is a stream in Bell County, Texas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.