Prince George's County · stream · order 4 river · ~113 cfs typical
Western Branch Patuxent River
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
86°
70°
6 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
91°
68°
12 mph
1%
Sun
Showers
90°
69°
13 mph
47%
→ 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
- Charles Branch0.3 mi
- Two Run Branch0.8 mi
- Old Galloway Creek1.1 mi
- Chews Lake1.1 mi
- Swan Point Creek1.9 mi
- Mataponi Creek2.6 mi
- Depot Pond2.8 mi
- Lyons Creek2.8 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.
Western Branch Patuxent River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish 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 Western Branch Patuxent River?+
Western Branch Patuxent River is a stream in Prince George's County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.