Howard County · stream · order 2 river · ~5 cfs typical
Dorsey Branch
Dorsey 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
81°
70°
14 mph
2%
Fri
Mostly clear
85°
66°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
67°
12 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Cattail Creek1.6 mi
- Riggs Farm Pond1.6 mi
- Warfields Pond1.7 mistocked Mar 18, 2026
- Triadelphia Reservoir3.6 mi
- Lisbons Little Creek3.9 mi
- Cabin Branch3.1 mi
- Reddy Branch5.3 mi
- James Creek6.1 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.
Dorsey Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dorsey 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 Dorsey Branch?+
Dorsey Branch is a stream in Howard County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.