Harford County · stream · order 4 river · ~215 cfs typical
Deer Creek
Stocked 7× on record · Maryland DNR
Deer Creek is a stream in Harford County, Maryland, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 6, 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
81°
70°
14 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
86°
66°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
88°
71°
12 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | ||
| Apr 21 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | ||
| Mar 25 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | ||
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | ||
| Feb 25 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | ||
| Feb 25 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
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All Maryland waters with golden rainbow trout → · All Maryland waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Rock Run1.2 mi
- Octoraro Creek3.0 mi
- Basin Run3.4 mi
- Conowingo Creek5.4 mi
- Octoraro Lakes6.2 mi
- Stone Run6.5 mi
- Perryville Reservoir5.3 mi
- Susquehanna River6.4 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.
Deer Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Deer Creek?+
Deer Creek is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Harford County, Maryland, most recently on May 6, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Deer Creek get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2026, stocking at Deer Creek peaks in February, March, May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Deer 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 Deer Creek?+
Deer Creek is a stream in Harford County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Maryland DNR · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.