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Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond trout stocking

Montgomery County, Maryland · pond · 296 ft elevation

Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 1, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 12, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (800 fish). Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 1, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
800 fish
Water temperature
63°F
Ideal for trout
  • The second most stocked of 6 waters in Montgomery County.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Maryland water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: PAINT BRANCH NEAR COLLEGE PARK, MD (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
63°F
Flow
3 cfs
higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
1.51 ft

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

476481Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 62 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
01631Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 5 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 28, 2026, 9:05 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond

  • Tonight
    59°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    10% rain · wind 3 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 1 to 5 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    62°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 3 mph
  • Thursday
    83°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 5 mph

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

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Golden trout2
Rainbow trout2

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 800 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previous
Apr 1Latest
Wednesday
Golden troutRainbow trout
400
20 days
Mar 12
Thursday
Golden troutRainbow trout
400

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 Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond?

Montgomery 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond

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Questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond

When was Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 1, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 400 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond stocked often?
The second most stocked of 6 waters in Montgomery 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond?
Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pond?
The nearest USGS gage read 63°F on Sep 28. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.