Carroll County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Bear Branch
Bear Branch is a stream in Carroll 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°
67°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
66°
15 mph
6%
Sun
Showers
85°
68°
15 mph
50%
→ 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
- Deep Run0.6 mi
- Lake Hashawha1.2 mi
- Westminster Community Pond4.8 mistocked Mar 3, 2026
- Cranberry Reservoir4.6 mi
- Lawrence Baker Sheppard Reservoir5.9 mi
- Sheppard-Meyers Reservoir5.6 mistocked Mar 27, 2026
- Long Arm Creek6.8 mi
- Silver Run5.3 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 Carroll County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.