Frederick County · stream · order 2 river · ~1 cfs typical
Bear Branch
Bear Branch is a stream in Frederick County, Maryland. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Maryland's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
68°
5 mph
4%
Sat
Drizzle
89°
69°
14 mph
8%
Sun
Drizzle
83°
71°
16 mph
54%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lily Pons Fish Ponds1.2 mi
- Bennett Creek1.7 mi
- Little Bennett Creek2.3 mi
- Rocky Fountain Run2.9 mi
- Horsehead Run3.4 mi
- Furnace Branch3.8 mi
- Chevy Chase Lake3.5 mi
- Ballenger Creek4.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Branch?+
Yes — Maryland requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bear Branch?+
Bear Branch is a stream in Frederick County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.