Howard County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Benson Branch
Benson Branch is a stream in Howard 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°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
67°
11 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
85°
72°
13 mph
51%
→ 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
- Johns Hopkins Pond1.8 mi
- Carrolls Branch5.0 mi
- Centennial Lake4.2 mistocked Mar 12, 2026
- Wilde Lake4.6 mi
- Red Hill Branch4.7 mi
- Lake Kittamaqundi5.3 mi
- Piney Run6.1 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
- Warfields Pond4.9 mistocked Mar 18, 2026
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.
Benson Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Benson 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 Benson Branch?+
Benson Branch is a stream in Howard County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.