Montgomery County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
James Creek
James Creek is a stream in Montgomery 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
Partly cloudy
86°
65°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
90°
68°
11 mph
9%
Sun
Drizzle
81°
72°
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
- Reddy Branch1.1 mi
- Hawlings River1.2 mi
- Triadelphia Reservoir2.7 mi
- Cattail Creek4.5 mi
- Buckhorn Branch4.9 mi
- Carrolls Branch5.2 mi
- Warfields Pond7.0 mistocked Mar 18, 2026
- Lake Bernard Frank6.5 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.
James Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish James 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 James Creek?+
James Creek is a stream in Montgomery County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.