General Stocking Information
Spring trout stocking generally takes place during the middle of March through late May. The department posts stocking updates on Facebook and Twitter and through its email news service. Lastly, anglers may also call 800-688-3467 and press option #1 to get a recorded weekly update when stocking is in process (usually updated on Fridays).
Put-and-take areas have a five-trout limit and specific spring closures depending on location. Consult the Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing for closure dates and special management area restrictions.
The daily limit in areas (that are not put-and-take or special management areas) is two trout with no minimum size and no closed season, except in special trout management and put-and-take areas.
Some trout fishing areas are subject to the 2020 Closure Schedule.
- Closure 0 means no restrictions and trout fishing is allowed.
- Closure 1 means areas are closed from 10 pm March 8 until 5:30 am March 28, 2020
- Closure Period 2 means areas are closed from 10 pm March 22 until 5:30 am March 28, 2020
All areas are open to fishing at 5:30 a.m. on March 28, 2020.
2020 Trout Stocking
Stay tuned for daily updates once stocking begins.
View the 
2020 Spring Trout Stocking Schedule.
Species Codes:
RB = Rainbow Trout; GN = Golden Trout; BN = Brown Trout
View the trout stocking locations map.