Cecil County · stream · order 4 river · ~38 cfs typical
Principio Creek
Stocked 6× on record · Maryland DNR
Principio Creek is a stream in Cecil County, Maryland, stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 13, 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
81°
70°
14 mph
5%
Fri
Overcast
86°
68°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
89°
72°
10 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | ||
| Apr 13 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | ||
| Mar 18 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 18 | Brown Trout | — | ||
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
- Stancill Incorporated Reservoir0.5 mi
- Mill Creek1.0 mi
- Perryville Reservoir2.0 mi
- North East River2.3 mi
- Susquehanna River2.5 mi
- Mason Dixon Original Settling Pond3.4 mi
- Mason-Dixon Sand and Gravel Reservoir4.2 mi
- Hance Point Creek4.1 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.
Principio Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Principio Creek?+
Principio Creek is stocked with Brown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Cecil County, Maryland, most recently on Apr 13, 2026 by Maryland DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Principio Creek get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Principio Creek peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Principio 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 Principio Creek?+
Principio Creek is a stream in Cecil County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Maryland DNR · updated Apr 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.