Anne Arundel County · stream · order 5 river · ~178 cfs typical
Little Patuxent River
Stocked 4× on record · Maryland DNR
Little Patuxent River is a stream in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 16, 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
Mostly clear
88°
69°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
90°
68°
13 mph
2%
Sun
Showers
91°
69°
14 mph
50%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | ||
| Apr 16 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 10 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | ||
| Mar 10 | 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
- Walking Fish Pond1.3 mi
- Towsers Branch2.4 mi
- Horsepen Branch2.2 mi
- Woodward Pond3.0 mi
- Allen Pond4.3 mi
- Mill Branch4.6 mi
- Lake Ruth3.8 mi
- Midway Branch5.0 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.
Little Patuxent River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Little Patuxent River?+
Little Patuxent River is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Little Patuxent River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Little Patuxent River peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Little Patuxent River?+
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 Little Patuxent River?+
Little Patuxent River is a stream in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Maryland DNR · updated Apr 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.