When was Friends Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 11, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout, 900 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.

How often is Friends Creek stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Mondays, about every 20 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March.

Is Friends Creek stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Frederick County (4 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 78% of Maryland waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Friends Creek?

Golden trout (4 stockings); Rainbow trout (4 stockings); Brown trout (2 stockings).

Friends Creek trout stocking

Frederick County, Maryland · stream · 750 ft elevation

Friends Creek was last stocked 5 months ago (May 11, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since Mar 16, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months (4,800 fish). Most stockings come in March. Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 11, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

4,800 fish

On record

4 stockings

since Mar 16, 2026

Tied for the most stocked water in Frederick County (4 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 78% of Maryland waters on our record.

Weather at Friends Creek

Overnight
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 3 mph
Tuesday
71°F
Mostly Sunny
10% rain · wind 3 mph
Tuesday Night
57°F
Partly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Wednesday
75°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Wednesday Night
59°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 3 mph
Thursday
80°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 mph

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

When is Friends Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in March. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Mondays, about every 20 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Friends Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Golden trout	4
Rainbow trout	4
Brown trout	2

Stocking history

20264 stockings · 4,800 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
May 11Latest Monday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	900	20 days
Apr 21 Tuesday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	900	4 weeks
Mar 24 Tuesday	Golden troutRainbow trout	2,000	8 days
Mar 16 Monday	Golden troutRainbow trout	1,000

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 Friends Creek?

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

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Questions about Friends Creek

When was Friends Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 11, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout, 900 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is Friends Creek stocked?: Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Mondays, about every 20 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March.
Is Friends Creek stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Frederick County (4 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 78% of Maryland waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Friends Creek?: Golden trout (4 stockings); Rainbow trout (4 stockings); Brown trout (2 stockings).