When was Howards Pond last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Mar 26, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.

How often is Howards Pond stocked?

It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to March and October.

Is Howards Pond stocked often?

The second most stocked of 3 waters in Cecil County. Stocked more often than 60% of Maryland waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Howards Pond?

Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 700 fish); Golden trout (2 stockings).

Howards Pond trout stocking

Cecil County, Maryland · pond · 11 ft elevation

Howards Pond was last stocked 6 months ago (Mar 26, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Oct 15, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months (1,700 fish). Most stockings come in February to March and October. Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Mar 26, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

1,700 fish

On record

3 stockings

since Oct 15, 2025

The second most stocked of 3 waters in Cecil County.
Stocked more often than 60% of Maryland waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: BIG ELK CREEK AT ELK MILLS, MD (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 82 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.63 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 166 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 28, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Howards Pond

Tonight
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Tuesday
74°F
Mostly Sunny
10% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday Night
58°F
Partly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Wednesday
78°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Wednesday Night
61°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 2 mph
Thursday
81°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 1 to 5 mph

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

When is Howards Pond stocked?

Most stockings come in February to March and October.

By month, all years

Stockings of Howards Pond by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026		1	1
2025										1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	3	700	233
Golden trout	2

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1,200 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
Mar 26Latest Thursday	Golden troutRainbow trout	500	29 days
Feb 25 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	700	19 weeks

20251 stocking · 500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
Oct 15 Wednesday	Golden troutRainbow trout	500

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 Howards Pond?

Cecil 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 Howards Pond

Big Elk Creekstream · 6 mistocked May 6, 2026
Principio Creekstream · 12 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
Rising Sun Pondpond · 15 mistocked Apr 13, 2026

All stocked waters in Cecil County Stocked this week in Maryland

Questions about Howards Pond

When was Howards Pond last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Mar 26, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 500 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is Howards Pond stocked?: It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to March and October.
Is Howards Pond stocked often?: The second most stocked of 3 waters in Cecil County. Stocked more often than 60% of Maryland waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Howards Pond?: Rainbow trout (3 stockings, 700 fish); Golden trout (2 stockings).