When was Northwest Branch Watershed last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 23, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 800 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.

How often is Northwest Branch Watershed stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Northwest Branch Watershed 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 Northwest Branch Watershed?

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

How warm is the water near Northwest Branch Watershed?

The nearest USGS gage read 64°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Northwest Branch Watershed trout stocking

Montgomery County, Maryland · stream · 57 ft elevation

Northwest Branch Watershed was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 23, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 12, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (2,000 fish). Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 23, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

2,000 fish

Water temperature

64°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: SLIGO CREEK NEAR TAKOMA PARK, MD (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 64°F
Flow: 2 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 0.67 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: 63 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 4 cfs on Sep 27.

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

Weather at Northwest Branch Watershed

Tonight
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Tuesday
76°F
Mostly Sunny
10% rain · wind 5 mph
Tuesday Night
60°F
Partly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Wednesday
81°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
63°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Thursday
84°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 mph

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

When is Northwest Branch Watershed stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

Stockings of Northwest Branch Watershed 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 · 2,000 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
Apr 23Latest Thursday	Golden troutRainbow trout	800	6 weeks
Mar 12 Thursday	Golden troutRainbow trout	1,200

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 Northwest Branch Watershed?

Montgomery 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 Northwest Branch Watershed

Lake Artemesialake · 2 mistocked Mar 5, 2026
Greenbelt Lakelake · 4 mistocked Mar 5, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Pondpond · 5 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
Pine Lakelake · 6 mistocked Mar 12, 2026
Laurel Lakelake · 9 mistocked Mar 10, 2026
Patuxent Riverstream · 11 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Allen's Pondpond · 13 mistocked Mar 3, 2026
Middle Patuxent Riverstream · 13 mistocked Apr 16, 2026

All stocked waters in Montgomery County Stocked this week in Maryland

Questions about Northwest Branch Watershed

When was Northwest Branch Watershed last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 23, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 800 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is Northwest Branch Watershed stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Northwest Branch Watershed 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 Northwest Branch Watershed?: Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near Northwest Branch Watershed?: The nearest USGS gage read 64°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.