Maryland
Rainbow Trout in Maryland
Rainbow Trout are on record in 57 Maryland waters, with 196 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in March.
When does Maryland stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- North Branch Potomac River13×
- South Branch Patapsco River10×
- Antietam Creek9×
- Bear Creek7×
- Evitts Creek7×
- Big Elk Creek6×
- Deer Creek5×
- Savage River5×
- Wills Creek5×
- Patuxent River5×
- Owens Creek4×
- Georges Creek4×
- Jennings Run4×
- Fifteenmile Creek4×
- Morgan Run4×
- Great Seneca Creek4×
- Greenbriar Lake4×
- Blairs Valley Lake4×
- Catoctin Creek4×
- Little Falls3×
- Licking Creek3×
- Little Gunpowder Falls3×
- Rainbow Lake3×
- Town Creek3×
- Carroll Creek3×
- Little Tonoloway Creek3×
- Unicorn Branch3×
- Tuckahoe Creek3×
- Warfields Pond3×
- Beaver Creek2×
- Piney Run2×
- Severn Run2×
- Little Pipe Creek2×
- Little Patuxent River2×
- Middle Patuxent River2×
- Israel Creek2×
- Gwynns Falls2×
- Principio Creek2×
- Rising Sun Community Pond2×
- Flintstone Creek2×
17 more on the Maryland map.
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- Bear CreekMay 11, 2026
- Owens CreekMay 11, 2026
- Beaver CreekMay 8, 2026
- North Branch Potomac RiverMay 8, 2026
- Georges CreekMay 8, 2026
- North Branch Potomac RiverMay 8, 2026
- South Branch Patapsco RiverMay 7, 2026
- South Branch Patapsco RiverMay 7, 2026
- North Branch Potomac RiverMay 6, 2026
- Antietam CreekMay 6, 2026
- Deer CreekMay 6, 2026
- Big Elk CreekMay 6, 2026
- Jennings RunMay 5, 2026
- Evitts CreekMay 5, 2026
- Savage RiverMay 5, 2026
- Little FallsMay 4, 2026
- Fifteenmile CreekMay 4, 2026
- Wills CreekMay 4, 2026
- Antietam CreekMay 1, 2026
- Piney Run LakeApr 30, 2026
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Rainbow Trout in Maryland — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in Maryland?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 57 Maryland waters, including North Branch Potomac River, South Branch Patapsco River, Antietam Creek. The full list is on this page.
When does Maryland stock rainbow trout?+
Maryland stocks rainbow trout most heavily in March, going by 196 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in Maryland?+
Yes — Maryland requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.