Garrett County · reservoir · 12 acres
New Germany Lake
Stocked 4× on record · Maryland DNR
New Germany Lake is a reservoir in Garrett County, Maryland, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 3, 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
71°
56°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
76°
57°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
81°
62°
7 mph
27%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 3 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | ||
| Apr 3 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | ||
| Mar 5 | 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
- Meadow Run Lake3.2 mi
- Poplar Lick Run3.9 mi
- Bluelick Run3.5 mi
- North Branch Casselman River3.7 mi
- South Branch Casselman River3.7 mi
- Lake Heritage3.9 mi
- Big Run6.4 mi
- Mudlick Run5.3 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.
New Germany Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in New Germany Lake?+
New Germany Lake is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Garrett County, Maryland, most recently on Apr 3, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does New Germany Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at New Germany Lake peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish New Germany Lake?+
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 New Germany Lake?+
New Germany Lake is a reservoir in Garrett County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Maryland DNR · updated Apr 3, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.