Howard County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Carrolls Branch
Carrolls 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°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
66°
11 mph
5%
Sun
Showers
89°
71°
11 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 Pond3.2 mi
- Rocky Gorge Reservoir4.4 mi
- Benson Branch5.0 mi
- Hawlings River4.0 mi
- Wilde Lake4.4 mi
- Lake Kittamaqundi4.6 mi
- Triadelphia Reservoir4.7 mi
- Centennial Lake5.3 mistocked Mar 12, 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.
Carrolls Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Carrolls 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 Carrolls Branch?+
Carrolls Branch is a stream in Howard County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.