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Cowpen Branch
Cowpen Branch is a stream in Russell County, Virginia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Virginia'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
83°
57°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
87°
65°
12 mph
19%
Sun
Showers
83°
66°
11 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
- Alvy Creek0.7 mi
- Thompson Creek1.7 mi
- Rocky Fork1.7 mi
- Weaver Creek2.4 mi
- Crooked Fork3.7 mi
- Big Cedar Creek3.7 mi
- Stillhouse Branch3.8 mi
- Millstone Branch4.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official VA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cowpen Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cowpen Branch?+
Yes — Virginia 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 Cowpen Branch?+
Cowpen Branch is a stream in Russell County, Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.