Frederick County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Hawbottom Branch
Hawbottom Branch is a stream in Frederick 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°
66°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
89°
70°
14 mph
8%
Sun
Rain
83°
67°
16 mph
56%
→ 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
- Little Catoctin Creek2.3 mi
- Grindstone Run2.1 mi
- Middletown Reservoir2.8 mi
- Middle Creek2.8 mi
- Little Catoctin Creek2.7 mi
- Frostown Branch2.4 mi
- Hollow Road Creek3.7 mi
- Middle Creek4.9 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.
Hawbottom Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hawbottom 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 Hawbottom Branch?+
Hawbottom Branch is a stream in Frederick County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.