When was Middle Patuxent River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 16, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 700 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.

How often is Middle Patuxent River stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Middle Patuxent River 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 Middle Patuxent River?

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

Middle Patuxent River trout stocking

Howard County, Maryland · stream · 240 ft elevation

Middle Patuxent River was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 16, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 13, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (1,050 fish). Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 16, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,050 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Mar 13, 2026

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

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER AT GUILFORD, MD (2 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 28 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.27 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 36 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Middle Patuxent River

Tonight
60°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 0 to 3 mph
Wednesday
80°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
62°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Thursday
83°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 6 mph

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

When is Middle Patuxent River stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

Stockings of Middle Patuxent River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Brown trout	2
Rainbow trout	2

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1,050 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
Apr 16Latest Thursday	Brown troutRainbow trout	700	34 days
Mar 13 Friday	Brown troutRainbow trout	350

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 Middle Patuxent River?

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 Middle Patuxent River

Little Patuxent Riverstream · 2 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Lake Elkhornlake · 2 mistocked Feb 24, 2026
Patuxent Riverstream · 4 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Laurel Lakelake · 5 mistocked Mar 10, 2026
Centennial Lakelake · 6 mistocked Mar 12, 2026
Patuxent River C&R (Artificial Flies Only)stream · 8 mistocked Mar 5, 2026
Patapsco River, Avalon Areastream · 9 mistocked May 7, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pondpond · 9 mistocked Apr 1, 2026

All stocked waters in Howard County Stocked this week in Maryland

Questions about Middle Patuxent River

When was Middle Patuxent River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 16, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout, 700 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is Middle Patuxent River stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Middle Patuxent River 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 Middle Patuxent River?: Brown trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).