Frederick County · stream · order 3 river · ~16 cfs typical
Carroll Creek
Stocked 6× since 2025 · Maryland DNR
Carroll Creek is a stream in Frederick County, Maryland, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 13, 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
85°
66°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
89°
67°
13 mph
8%
Sun
Drizzle
84°
72°
17 mph
55%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | ||
| Apr 13 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 10 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | ||
| Mar 10 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 7 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | ||
| Oct 7 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Addison Run1.4 mi
- Linganore Creek1.6 mi
- Israel Creek1.8 mi
- Long Branch1.8 mi
- Tuscarora Creek2.2 mi
- Culler Lake2.5 mi
- Glade Creek3.4 mi
- Lake Marian2.9 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.
Carroll Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Carroll Creek?+
Carroll Creek is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Frederick County, Maryland, most recently on Apr 13, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Carroll Creek get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Carroll Creek peaks in March, April, October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Carroll 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 Carroll Creek?+
Carroll Creek is a stream in Frederick County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Maryland DNR · updated Apr 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.