When was New Germany Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 3, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.

How often is New Germany Lake stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is New Germany Lake stocked often?

Number 11 of 23 stocked waters in Garrett 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 New Germany Lake?

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

How warm is the water near New Germany Lake?

The nearest USGS gage read 58°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

New Germany Lake trout stocking

Garrett County, Maryland · lake · 2,469 ft elevation

New Germany Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 3, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 5, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (4,000 fish). Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 3, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

4,000 fish

Water temperature

58°F

Ideal for trout

Number 11 of 23 stocked waters in Garrett County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Maryland water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SAVAGE RIVER NEAR BARTON, MD (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 58°F
Flow: 19 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.13 ft

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

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 57 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 22 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at New Germany Lake

Tonight
55°F
Areas Of Fog
10% rain · wind 3 mph
Tuesday
68°F
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
10% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday Night
54°F
Partly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Wednesday
73°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 mph
Wednesday Night
58°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 1 to 6 mph
Thursday
76°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 6 to 10 mph

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

When is New Germany Lake stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

Stockings of New Germany Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Golden trout	2
Rainbow trout	2

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 4,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
Apr 3Latest Friday	Golden troutRainbow trout	1,000	29 days
Mar 5 Thursday	Golden troutRainbow trout	3,000

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 New Germany Lake?

Garrett 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 New Germany Lake

Parkview Pondpond · 5 mistocked Apr 3, 2026
Casselman Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 4, 2026
Savage Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 5, 2026
Laurel Runstream · 7 mistocked Mar 5, 2026
Savage Reservoirlake · 8 mistocked Mar 10, 2026
Piney Reservoirlake · 8 mistocked Apr 3, 2026
Georges Creekstream · 9 mistocked May 8, 2026
Lion's Park Pondpond · 10 mistocked Apr 3, 2026

All stocked waters in Garrett County Stocked this week in Maryland

Questions about New Germany Lake

When was New Germany Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 3, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 1,000 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is New Germany Lake stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is New Germany Lake stocked often?: Number 11 of 23 stocked waters in Garrett 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 New Germany Lake?: Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near New Germany Lake?: The nearest USGS gage read 58°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.