Maryland
Golden Rainbow Trout in Maryland
Golden Rainbow Trout are on record in 55 Maryland waters, with 163 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in March.
When does Maryland stock golden rainbow trout?
Waters holding golden rainbow trout
- Antietam Creek9×
- North Branch Potomac River9×
- South Branch Patapsco River8×
- Bear Creek7×
- Evitts Creek7×
- Big Elk Creek6×
- Wills Creek5×
- Owens Creek4×
- Jennings Run4×
- Morgan Run4×
- Savage River4×
- Great Seneca Creek4×
- Greenbriar Lake4×
- Blairs Valley Lake4×
- Little Falls3×
- Licking Creek3×
- Little Gunpowder Falls3×
- Rainbow Lake3×
- Carroll Creek3×
- Little Tonoloway Creek3×
- Unicorn Branch3×
- Tuckahoe Creek3×
- Warfields Pond3×
- Beaver Creek2×
- Deer Creek2×
- Piney Run2×
- Severn Run2×
- Little Pipe Creek2×
- Little Patuxent River2×
- Israel Creek2×
- Gwynns Falls2×
- Patuxent River2×
- Principio Creek2×
- Rising Sun Community Pond2×
- New Germany Lake2×
- Lake Herrington2×
- Little Youghiogheny River2×
- Georges Creek2×
- Walton Pond2×
- Fifteenmile Creek2×
15 more on the Maryland map.
Freshest golden rainbow trout stockings
- Bear CreekMay 11, 2026
- Owens CreekMay 11, 2026
- Beaver CreekMay 8, 2026
- South Branch Patapsco RiverMay 7, 2026
- South Branch Patapsco RiverMay 7, 2026
- Big Elk CreekMay 6, 2026
- Deer CreekMay 6, 2026
- Antietam CreekMay 6, 2026
- North Branch Potomac RiverMay 6, 2026
- Jennings RunMay 5, 2026
- Evitts CreekMay 5, 2026
- Little FallsMay 4, 2026
- Wills CreekMay 4, 2026
- Antietam CreekMay 1, 2026
- Licking CreekApr 27, 2026
- Little Gunpowder FallsApr 23, 2026
- Morgan RunApr 23, 2026
- Piney RunApr 22, 2026
- South Branch Patapsco RiverApr 22, 2026
- South Branch Patapsco RiverApr 22, 2026
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Golden Rainbow Trout in Maryland — FAQ
Where can I catch golden rainbow trout in Maryland?+
Golden Rainbow Trout are on record in 55 Maryland waters, including Antietam Creek, North Branch Potomac River, South Branch Patapsco River. The full list is on this page.
When does Maryland stock golden rainbow trout?+
Maryland stocks golden rainbow trout most heavily in March, going by 163 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for golden rainbow trout in Maryland?+
Yes — Maryland requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.