When was Principio Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 13, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout, 300 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.

How often is Principio Creek stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Principio Creek stocked often?

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 Principio Creek?

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

Principio Creek trout stocking

Cecill County, Maryland · stream · 319 ft elevation

Principio Creek was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 13, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 18, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (1,100 fish). Species stocked: brown trout, golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 13, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

1,100 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Mar 18, 2026

Stocked about as often as a typical Maryland water on our record.

Weather at Principio Creek

Tonight
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Tuesday
73°F
Mostly Sunny
10% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Tuesday Night
57°F
Partly Cloudy
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Wednesday
76°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Wednesday Night
60°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 3 mph
Thursday
79°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 6 mph

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

When is Principio Creek stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

Stockings of Principio Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Brown trout	2
Golden trout	2
Rainbow trout	2

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 1,100 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
Apr 13Latest Monday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	300	26 days
Mar 18 Wednesday	Brown troutGolden troutRainbow trout	800

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 Principio Creek?

Cecill 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 Principio Creek

Rising Sun Pondpond · 3 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
Big Elk Creekstream · 12 mistocked May 6, 2026
Howards Pondpond · 12 mistocked Mar 26, 2026
Bynum Pondpond · 17 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Deer Creekstream · 20 mistocked May 6, 2026
Little Gunpowder Fallsstream · 23 mistocked Apr 23, 2026

All stocked waters in Cecill County Stocked this week in Maryland

Questions about Principio Creek

When was Principio Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 13, 2026 (brown trout and golden trout and rainbow trout, 300 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is Principio Creek stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Principio Creek stocked often?: 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 Principio Creek?: Brown trout (2 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).