Prince George's County · stream · order 4 river · ~34 cfs typical
Paint Branch
Paint Branch is a stream in Prince George's County, Maryland. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Maryland's fish & wildlife agency; 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
89°
70°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
92°
70°
12 mph
1%
Sun
Showers
92°
72°
13 mph
62%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Indian Creek0.0 mi
- Lake Artemesia0.6 mistocked Mar 5, 2026
- Little Paint Branch2.1 mi
- Greenbelt Lake2.3 mistocked Mar 5, 2026
- Beaverdam Creek2.8 mi
- Northeast Branch Anacostia River2.9 mi
- Northwest Branch Anacostia River2.9 mi
- Cabin Branch4.4 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.
Paint Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Paint Branch?+
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 Paint Branch?+
Paint Branch is a stream in Prince George's County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.