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Joel Branch

North Carolina, United States

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Rainbow trout

14 in Β· 1 lb

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Brown trout

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Brook trout

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General info

Joel Branch is a stream located in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brook trout, and Brown trout.

Location

35Β°16β€²25.3β€³N 82Β°43β€²40.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Joel Branch, NC

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of July 18, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Joel Branch fishing

the Joel Branch is a stream located in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°16β€²25.3β€³N 82Β°43β€²40.3β€³W
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