Howard County · reservoir · 655 acres
Rocky Gorge Reservoir
Rocky Gorge Reservoir is a reservoir in Howard 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
81°
69°
13 mph
1%
Fri
Mostly clear
86°
66°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
90°
70°
13 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Contee Main Settling Pond4.2 mi
- Carrolls Branch4.4 mi
- Laurel Lake4.2 mistocked Mar 10, 2026
- Middle Patuxent River4.6 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Blue Pond5.7 mi
- Lake Elkhorn5.4 mistocked Feb 24, 2026
- Hawlings River5.6 mi
- Lake Kittamaqundi6.8 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.
Rocky Gorge Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rocky Gorge Reservoir?+
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 Rocky Gorge Reservoir?+
Rocky Gorge Reservoir is a reservoir in Howard County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.