Fishing in
Charles County
Charles County, Maryland has 151 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
64 waters
Waters in Charles County
- Hughesville Pondreservoir4× stocked
- Wheatley Lakereservoir3× stocked
- Trinity Lakereservoir73 ac
- Gilbert Pondreservoir50 ac
- Hampshire Lakereservoir11 ac
- Lambeth Hill Lakereservoir6 ac
- Post Office Lakereservoir5 ac
- Smoots Pondreservoir4 ac
- Cedarville Pondreservoir4 ac
- Wakefield Lakereservoir3 ac
- Redwood Lakereservoir2 ac
- Saint Pauls Lakereservoir2 ac
- Cat Pondlake1 ac
- Allens Fresh Runbay
- Angler Lakereservoir
- Barn Covebay
- Beaverdam Creekstream
- Blue Baybay
- Bluff Point Covebay
- Bowling Creekstream
- Bowling Gutstream
- Bowman Creekstream
- Budds Creekstream
- Bunker Hill Branchstream
- Burgess Creekstream
- Burroughs Runstream
- Charleston Creekbay
- Chicamuxen Creekstream
- Clark Runstream
- Clifton Creekstream
121 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Golden Rainbow Trout2 waters
- Rainbow Trout2 waters
Latest stockings
- Hughesville PondRainbow TroutMar 11, 2026
- Hughesville PondGolden Rainbow TroutMar 11, 2026
- Wheatley LakeRainbow TroutMar 3, 2026
- Wheatley LakeGolden Rainbow TroutMar 3, 2026
- Hughesville PondGolden Rainbow TroutFeb 18, 2026
- Wheatley LakeRainbow TroutFeb 18, 2026
- Hughesville PondRainbow TroutFeb 18, 2026
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Charles County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Charles County, Maryland?+
Charles County has 151 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Charles County?+
Waters in Charles County hold golden rainbow trout and rainbow trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Charles County?+
Yes — Maryland requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.