When was North Branch Potomac River, Barnum last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (rainbow trout, 910 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.

How often is North Branch Potomac River, Barnum stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Fridays, about every 19 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.

Is North Branch Potomac River, Barnum stocked often?

The second most stocked of 23 waters in Garrett County. Stocked more often than 90% of Maryland waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in North Branch Potomac River, Barnum?

Rainbow trout (5 stockings, 910 fish); Golden trout (4 stockings).

How warm is the water near North Branch Potomac River, Barnum?

The USGS gage read 58°F on Sep 28. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

North Branch Potomac River, Barnum trout stocking

Garrett County, Maryland · stream · 1,146 ft elevation

North Branch Potomac River, Barnum was last stocked 5 months ago (May 8, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Oct 7, 2025, 5 in the last 12 months (8,260 fish). Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 8, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

8,260 fish

Water temperature

58°F

Ideal for trout

The second most stocked of 23 waters in Garrett County.
Stocked more often than 90% of Maryland waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: NORTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER AT BARNUM, WV (under 1 km away).

Water temperature: 58°F
Flow: 305 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.16 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: 58 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 293 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 28, 2026, 8:25 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at North Branch Potomac River, Barnum

Tonight
55°F
Patchy Fog
10% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday
72°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
10% rain · wind 3 mph
Tuesday Night
53°F
Partly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Wednesday
78°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
58°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 3 mph
Thursday
81°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 to 9 mph

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

When is North Branch Potomac River, Barnum stocked?

Most stockings come in April. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Fridays, about every 19 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of North Branch Potomac River, Barnum 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	2	1
2025										1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	5	910	182
Golden trout	4

Stocking history

20264 stockings · 7,260 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
May 8Latest Friday	Rainbow trout	910	18 days
Apr 20 Monday	Golden troutRainbow trout	910	19 days
Apr 1 Wednesday	Golden troutRainbow trout	1,810	26 days
Mar 6 Friday	Golden troutRainbow trout	3,630	150 days

20251 stocking · 1,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
Oct 7 Tuesday	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 North Branch Potomac River, Barnum?

Garrett 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 North Branch Potomac River, Barnum

North Branch Potomac River, Westernportstream · 4 mistocked May 8, 2026
Savage Reservoirlake · 6 mistocked Mar 10, 2026
North Branch Potomac River, Kitzmillerstream · 6 mistocked May 6, 2026
Savage Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 5, 2026
Laurel Runstream · 9 mistocked Mar 5, 2026
Georges Creekstream · 10 mistocked May 8, 2026
North Branch Potomac River, Delayed Harveststream · 11 mistocked May 18, 2026
Dans Mountain Pondpond · 12 mistocked Mar 23, 2026

All stocked waters in Garrett County Stocked this week in Maryland

Questions about North Branch Potomac River, Barnum

When was North Branch Potomac River, Barnum last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 8, 2026 (rainbow trout, 910 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is North Branch Potomac River, Barnum stocked?: Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in April, usually on Fridays, about every 19 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
Is North Branch Potomac River, Barnum stocked often?: The second most stocked of 23 waters in Garrett County. Stocked more often than 90% of Maryland waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in North Branch Potomac River, Barnum?: Rainbow trout (5 stockings, 910 fish); Golden trout (4 stockings).
How warm is the water near North Branch Potomac River, Barnum?: The USGS gage read 58°F on Sep 28. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.