Garrett County · stream · order 4 river · ~92 cfs typical
Bear Creek
Stocked 14× since 2025 · Maryland DNR
Bear Creek is a stream in Garrett County, Maryland, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 11, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Maryland DNR; 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
78°
57°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
83°
60°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
82°
63°
8 mph
25%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | 1,520 | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 1,520 | ||
| Apr 16 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 27 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | ||
| Mar 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Rainbow Trout | 6,070 | ||
| Mar 20 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 20 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | ||
| Mar 19 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Rainbow Trout | 3,040 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 8 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | ||
| Oct 8 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does Bear Creek get stocked?
Going by 14 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in March.
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Nearby waters
- Buffalo Run1.5 mi
- South Branch Bear Creek1.5 mi
- Laurel Run2.3 mi
- Mill Run3.2 mi
- White Rock Run4.9 mi
- Hall Run5.5 mi
- Pinkham Run5.7 mi
- Tub Run7.0 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 Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bear Creek?+
Bear Creek is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Garrett County, Maryland, most recently on May 11, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bear Creek get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2025, stocking at Bear Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bear Creek?+
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 Creek?+
Bear Creek is a stream in Garrett County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Maryland DNR · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.