When was Centennial Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Mar 12, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 800 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.

How often is Centennial Lake stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Centennial Lake stocked often?

The second most stocked of 5 waters in Howard County. Stocked about as often as a typical Maryland water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Centennial Lake?

Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 800 fish); Golden trout (1 stocking).

Centennial Lake trout stocking

Howard County, Maryland · lake · 344 ft elevation

Centennial Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 12, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 2, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (1,600 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Mar 12, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,600 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Mar 2, 2026

The second most stocked of 5 waters in Howard County.
Stocked about as often as a typical Maryland water on our record.

Weather at Centennial Lake

Tonight
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Tuesday
75°F
Mostly Sunny
10% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday Night
59°F
Partly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Wednesday
79°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
62°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 3 mph
Thursday
83°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 2 to 6 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Centennial Lake stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

Stockings of Centennial Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	2	800	400
Golden trout	1

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1,600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
Mar 12Latest Thursday	Golden troutRainbow trout	800	10 days
Mar 2 Monday	Rainbow trout	800

From Maryland fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Maryland fishing regulations.

Where is Centennial Lake?

Howard County, Maryland. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Maryland fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Centennial Lake

Lake Elkhornlake · 4 mistocked Feb 24, 2026
Middle Patuxent Riverstream · 6 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Little Patuxent Riverstream · 6 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Patapsco River, Daniels Areastream · 6 mistocked May 7, 2026
Patapsco River, Avalon Areastream · 6 mistocked May 7, 2026
South Branch Patapsco River, Marriottsville/Henrytonstream · 8 mistocked May 7, 2026
Piney Runstream · 9 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
Warfield Park Pondpond · 9 mistocked Mar 18, 2026

All stocked waters in Howard County Stocked this week in Maryland

Questions about Centennial Lake

When was Centennial Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Mar 12, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 800 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is Centennial Lake stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Centennial Lake stocked often?: The second most stocked of 5 waters in Howard County. Stocked about as often as a typical Maryland water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Centennial Lake?: Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 800 fish); Golden trout (1 stocking).