When was Rising Sun Pond last stocked?

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

How often is Rising Sun Pond stocked?

It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.

Is Rising Sun Pond stocked often?

The third most stocked of 3 waters in Cecil 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 Rising Sun Pond?

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

Rising Sun Pond trout stocking

Cecil County, Maryland · pond · 344 ft elevation

Rising Sun Pond was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 13, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 12, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (800 fish). Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 13, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

2 stockings

800 fish

On record

2 stockings

since Mar 12, 2026

The third most stocked of 3 waters in Cecil County.
Stocked about as often as a typical Maryland water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Octoraro Creek near Richardsmere, MD (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 315 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.45 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 151 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 28, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Rising Sun Pond

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
Mostly Clear
10% rain · wind 2 mph
Wednesday
77°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Wednesday Night
60°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 2 mph
Thursday
80°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 2 to 6 mph

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

When is Rising Sun Pond stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

Stockings of Rising Sun Pond 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 · 800 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Since previous
Apr 13Latest Monday	Golden troutRainbow trout	300	32 days
Mar 12 Thursday	Golden troutRainbow trout	500

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 Rising Sun Pond?

Cecil 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 Rising Sun Pond

Principio Creekstream · 3 mistocked Apr 13, 2026
Big Elk Creekstream · 13 mistocked May 6, 2026
Howards Pondpond · 15 mistocked Mar 26, 2026
Bynum Pondpond · 17 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
Deer Creekstream · 18 mistocked May 6, 2026
Little Gunpowder Fallsstream · 24 mistocked Apr 23, 2026

All stocked waters in Cecil County Stocked this week in Maryland

Questions about Rising Sun Pond

When was Rising Sun Pond last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 13, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 300 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is Rising Sun Pond stocked?: It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Rising Sun Pond stocked often?: The third most stocked of 3 waters in Cecil 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 Rising Sun Pond?: Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).