Mercer County · stream · order 4 river · ~13 cfs typical
Payne Branch
Payne 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
81°
59°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
67°
13 mph
26%
Sun
Showers
76°
67°
15 mph
74%
→ 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
- Hales Branch0.2 mi
- Fivemile Creek0.7 mi
- Pigeon Creek0.9 mi
- Big Spring Branch4.0 mi
- Peggy Branch4.4 mi
- Spruce Fork4.9 mi
- Christian Fork Lake4.7 mi
- Tracy Fork6.0 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.
Payne Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Payne 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 Payne Branch?+
Payne Branch is a stream in Mercer County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.