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Big Branch
Big Branch is a stream in Mingo 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
83°
61°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
90°
65°
12 mph
40%
Sun
Storms
79°
66°
5 mph
71%
↘ 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
- Browning Fork2.6 mi
- Beech Fork4.1 mi
- Left Fork3.6 mi
- Horsepen Creek4.0 mi
- Sandlick Creek4.3 mi
- Spring Branch4.8 mi
- Stirrat Number 15 Impoundment5.2 mi
- Nighway Branch4.8 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 Mingo County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.