Top fish species at Laurel Branch

Brown trout
Brown trout
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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Brown trout

18 in Β· 3 lb

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Brown trout

19 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

Laurel Branch is a stream located in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout and Rainbow trout.

Location

37Β°25β€²46.6β€³N 81Β°30β€²29.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Laurel Branch, WV

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 West Virginia 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 June 19, 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 Laurel Branch fishing

the Laurel Branch is a stream located in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°25β€²46.6β€³N 81Β°30β€²29.5β€³W
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