Montgomery County · reservoir

Lake Needwood

Stocked 3× on record · Maryland DNR

Lake Needwood is a reservoir in Montgomery County, Maryland, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 12, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Maryland DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

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Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Overcast

83°

69°

13 mph

Fri

Overcast

87°

65°

7 mph

Sat

Overcast

91°

67°

13 mph

↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

— 2026 —
Mar 12	Rainbow Trout	500
Mar 12	Golden Rainbow Trout	—
Mar 2	Rainbow Trout	800

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Nearby waters

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 Needwood fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Lake Needwood?+

Lake Needwood is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Montgomery County, Maryland, most recently on Mar 12, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

Do I need a license to fish Lake Needwood?+

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 Needwood?+

Lake Needwood is a reservoir in Montgomery County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: Maryland DNR · updated Mar 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.