McDowell County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Crane Trace Branch
Crane Trace 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
82°
61°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
87°
68°
12 mph
29%
Sun
Storms
82°
67°
8 mph
72%
→ 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
- Big Branch0.9 mi
- Spice Creek2.8 mi
- Clear Fork3.6 mi
- Wolfpen Branch3.9 mi
- Bartley Creek4.7 mi
- Crane Creek4.3 mi
- Betsy Branch4.4 mi
- Twin Branch5.6 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.
Crane Trace Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crane Trace 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 Crane Trace Branch?+
Crane Trace Branch is a stream in McDowell County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.