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Little Pipe Creek trout stocking

Carroll County, Maryland · stream · 392 ft elevation

Little Pipe Creek was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 17, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 20, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (1,800 fish). Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 17, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
1,800 fish
Water temperature
62°F
Ideal for trout
  • Number 4 of 9 stocked waters in Carroll County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Maryland water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SAMS CREEK AT MCKINSTRYS MILL, MD (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
62°F
Flow
4 cfs
higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
1.44 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

476583Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 60 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
0715Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 3 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Little Pipe Creek

  • Tonight
    58°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    10% rain · wind 0 mph
  • Tuesday
    74°F
    Mostly Sunny
    10% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    58°F
    Partly Cloudy
    10% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Wednesday
    78°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 3 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    61°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 1 mph
  • Thursday
    82°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 1 to 5 mph

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

When is Little Pipe Creek stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Little Pipe Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Golden trout2
Rainbow trout2

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1,800 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previous
Apr 17Latest
Friday
Golden troutRainbow trout
800
4 weeks
Mar 20
Friday
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 Little Pipe Creek?

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

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Stocked waters near Little Pipe Creek

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Questions about Little Pipe Creek

When was Little Pipe Creek last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 17, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 800 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is Little Pipe Creek stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Little Pipe Creek stocked often?
Number 4 of 9 stocked waters in Carroll County by stocking days. 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 Little Pipe Creek?
Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near Little Pipe Creek?
The nearest USGS gage read 62°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.