Howard County · reservoir · 33 acres
Lake Elkhorn
Stocked 2× on record · Maryland DNR
Lake Elkhorn is a reservoir in Howard County, Maryland, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Feb 24, 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°
68°
13 mph
1%
Fri
Mostly clear
86°
66°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
90°
68°
10 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Feb 24 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | ||
| Feb 24 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- General Electric Retention Pond1.8 mi
- Lake Kittamaqundi2.4 mi
- Wilde Lake3.0 mi
- Middle Patuxent River3.2 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Centennial Lake4.1 mistocked Mar 12, 2026
- Red Hill Branch4.3 mi
- Plumtree Branch4.3 mi
- Rocky Gorge Reservoir5.4 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.
Lake Elkhorn fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Elkhorn?+
Lake Elkhorn is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Howard County, Maryland, most recently on Feb 24, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Elkhorn?+
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 Lake Elkhorn?+
Lake Elkhorn is a reservoir in Howard County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Maryland DNR · updated Feb 24, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.