St. Mary's County · stream · order 6 river · ~982 cfs typical
Patuxent River
Stocked 8× since 2025 · Maryland DNR
Patuxent River is a stream in St. Mary's County, Maryland, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 14, 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
86°
68°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
88°
72°
18 mph
1%
Sun
Showers
82°
73°
16 mph
51%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | ||
| Apr 14 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | ||
| Mar 18 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | 350 | ||
| Mar 5 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Feb 26 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 23 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | ||
When does Patuxent River get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in March.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Maryland waters with brown trout → · All Maryland waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Lake Charming1.0 mi
- Drum Point Pond1.0 mi
- Lake Vista1.6 mi
- Goose Creek2.0 mi
- Lake Lariat2.9 mi
- Mill Creek2.6 mi
- Chesapeake Ranch Club Lake3.6 mi
- Cove Lake3.6 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.
Patuxent River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Patuxent River?+
Patuxent River is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in St. Mary's County, Maryland, most recently on Apr 14, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Patuxent River get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking at Patuxent River peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish 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 Patuxent River?+
Patuxent River is a stream in St. Mary's County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Maryland DNR · updated Apr 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.