Lincoln County · stream · order 2 river · ~1 cfs typical
Bear Branch
Bear Branch is a stream in Lincoln County, West Virginia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from West 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
87°
62°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
90°
67°
12 mph
46%
Sun
Storms
83°
68°
10 mph
68%
↘ 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
- Peters Cave Fork0.0 mi
- Laurel Fork0.4 mi
- Brushy Fork1.1 mi
- Dodson Fork1.5 mi
- Jack Smith Branch1.9 mi
- Big Horse Creek2.2 mi
- Little Horse Creek2.3 mi
- Hewitt Creek2.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WV regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Branch?+
Yes — West 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 Bear Branch?+
Bear Branch is a stream in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.