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 2019 Closure Schedule.
- Closure 0 means no restrictions and trout fishing is allowed.
- Closure 1 means areas are closed from 10pm March 10 until 5:30 am March 30, 2019
- Closure Period 2 means areas are closed from 10pm March 24 until 5:30 am March, 30, 2019
All areas are open to fishing at 5:30 a.m. on March 30, 2019.
2019 Spring Trout Stocking
Stay tuned for daily updates once stocking begins.
View the 
2019 Spring Trout Stocking Schedule.
Species Codes:
RB = Rainbow Trout; GN = Golden Trout; BN = Brown Trout
View the trout stocking locations map.