Howard County · stream · order 5 river · ~66 cfs typical
Middle Patuxent River
Stocked 4× on record · Maryland DNR
Middle Patuxent River is a stream in Howard County, Maryland, stocked with Brown 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
Overcast
82°
69°
13 mph
1%
Fri
Partly cloudy
87°
67°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
91°
68°
13 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 13 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | ||
| Mar 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- General Electric Retention Pond2.6 mi
- Lake Elkhorn3.2 mistocked Feb 24, 2026
- Dorsey Run3.2 mi
- Laurel Lake3.6 mistocked Mar 10, 2026
- Lake Kittamaqundi5.5 mi
- Rocky Gorge Reservoir4.6 mi
- Blue Pond5.7 mi
- Snowden Pond5.9 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.
Middle Patuxent River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Middle Patuxent River?+
Middle Patuxent River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Howard County, Maryland, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Middle Patuxent River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle Patuxent River?+
Middle Patuxent River is a stream in Howard 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.