McDowell County · stream · order 1 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Big Branch
Big Branch is a stream in McDowell 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
81°
60°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
85°
67°
12 mph
28%
Sun
Storms
82°
67°
11 mph
70%
→ 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
- Bottom Creek0.9 mi
- Coalbank Branch1.4 mi
- Laurel Branch1.6 mi
- Keystone Refuse Impoundment1.6 mi
- Burk Creek2.3 mi
- North Fork Elkhorn Creek2.9 mi
- Buzzard Branch3.1 mi
- Harmon Branch4.0 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.
Big Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big 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 Big Branch?+
Big Branch is a stream in McDowell County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.