Mercer County · stream · order 2 river · ~3 cfs typical
Big Branch
Big Branch is a stream in Mercer 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
77°
58°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
81°
61°
10 mph
25%
Sun
Showers
74°
65°
12 mph
71%
→ 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
- Righthand Fork Widemouth Creek1.0 mi
- Turkey Gap Slurry Impoundment2.8 mi
- Widemouth Creek4.5 mi
- Tolliver Branch Lake4.5 mi
- Sandlick Creek5.2 mi
- Pocosin Fork4.3 mi
- Crane Creek5.5 mi
- Lorton Lick Creek5.9 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.
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 Mercer County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.