Prince George's County · stream · order 3 river · ~16 cfs typical
Southwest Branch Western Branch Patuxent River
Southwest Branch Western Branch Patuxent River 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
84°
72°
15 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
88°
68°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
92°
70°
12 mph
2%
↗ 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
- Northeast Branch Western Branch Patuxent River1.5 mi
- Northampton Lake1.8 mi
- Bald Hill Branch3.4 mi
- Lottsford Branch3.5 mi
- Collington Lake3.5 mi
- Schoolhouse Pond4.6 mistocked Mar 3, 2026
- Collington Branch4.7 mi
- Depot Pond5.0 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.
Southwest Branch Western Branch Patuxent River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Southwest Branch Western Branch 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 Southwest Branch Western Branch Patuxent River?+
Southwest Branch Western Branch Patuxent River is a stream in Prince George's County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.