Washington County · stream
Licking Creek
Stocked 7× on record · Maryland DNR
Licking Creek is a stream in Washington County, Maryland, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 27, 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
83°
67°
13 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
89°
64°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
92°
68°
14 mph
12%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | ||
| Apr 27 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 26 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | ||
| Mar 26 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 19 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Maryland waters with brown trout → · All Maryland waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Big Run0.7 mi
- Lanes Run0.9 mi
- Sleepy Creek2.3 mi
- Cherry Run2.6 mi
- Big Pool3.1 mi
- Little Pool3.6 mi
- Little Cove Creek4.9 mi
- Swim Run3.9 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.
Licking Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Licking Creek?+
Licking Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Washington County, Maryland, most recently on Apr 27, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Licking Creek get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2026, stocking at Licking Creek peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Licking 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 Licking Creek?+
Licking Creek is a stream in Washington County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Maryland DNR · updated Apr 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.