Howard County · reservoir · 21 acres
Wilde Lake
Wilde Lake 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
80°
68°
14 mph
2%
Fri
Mostly clear
85°
65°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
67°
12 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
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Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Kittamaqundi0.7 mi
- Centennial Lake1.3 mistocked Mar 12, 2026
- Red Hill Branch1.8 mi
- Plumtree Branch2.0 mi
- Lake Elkhorn3.0 mistocked Feb 24, 2026
- General Electric Retention Pond4.5 mi
- Johns Hopkins Pond4.1 mi
- Carrolls Branch4.4 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.
Wilde Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Wilde Lake?+
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 Wilde Lake?+
Wilde Lake is a reservoir in Howard County, Maryland. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.