Frederick County · stream · order 4 river · ~50 cfs typical
Owens Creek
Stocked 10× on record · Maryland DNR
Owens Creek is a stream in Frederick County, Maryland, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 11, 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°
14 mph
1%
Fri
Partly cloudy
86°
66°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
90°
67°
14 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | ||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| May 11 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 21 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 21 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | ||
| Apr 21 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 24 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | ||
| Mar 16 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 16 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | ||
When does Owens Creek get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in March through May.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Maryland waters with brown trout → · All Maryland waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Beaver Branch1.1 mi
- Big Hunting Creek2.4 mi
- Double Pipe Creek2.9 mi
- Little Hunting Creek3.1 mi
- Stony Branch4.3 mi
- Big Pipe Creek3.6 mi
- Little Pipe Creek3.6 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
- Toms Creek5.1 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.
Owens Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Owens Creek?+
Owens Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Frederick County, Maryland, most recently on May 11, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Owens Creek get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking at Owens Creek peaks in March through May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Owens 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 Owens Creek?+
Owens Creek is a stream in Frederick County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Maryland DNR · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.