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South Branch Patapsco River, River Rd. trout stocking

Carroll County, Maryland · stream · 341 ft elevation

South Branch Patapsco River, River Rd. was last stocked 5 months ago (May 7, 2026). We have 5 stockings on record since Oct 20, 2025, 5 in the last 12 months (3,700 fish). Most stockings come in March. Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
5 months ago
May 7, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
5 stockings
3,700 fish
On record
5 stockings
since Oct 20, 2025
  • The most stocked water in Carroll County (5 stocking days on record).
  • Stocked more often than 90% of Maryland waters on our record.

Weather at South Branch Patapsco River, River Rd.

  • Overnight
    59°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    10% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Tuesday
    74°F
    Mostly Sunny
    10% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    59°F
    Partly Cloudy
    10% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Wednesday
    78°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 3 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    61°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 3 mph
  • Thursday
    82°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 5 mph

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

When is South Branch Patapsco River, River Rd. stocked?

Most stockings come in March. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Thursdays, about every 15 days.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 2 stockings2MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMay: 1 stockings1MayJunJulAugSepOct: 1 stockings1OctNovDec
Stockings of South Branch Patapsco River, River Rd. by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026211
20251

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Golden trout5
Rainbow trout5

Stocking history

20264 stockings · 3,200 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previous
May 7Latest
Thursday
Golden troutRainbow trout
400
15 days
Apr 22
Wednesday
Golden troutRainbow trout
1,200
27 days
Mar 26
Thursday
Golden troutRainbow trout
1,200
10 days
Mar 16
Monday
Golden troutRainbow trout
400
21 weeks
20251 stocking · 500 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previous
Oct 20
Monday
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 South Branch Patapsco River, River Rd.?

Carroll County, Maryland. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Questions about South Branch Patapsco River, River Rd.

When was South Branch Patapsco River, River Rd. last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout, 400 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is South Branch Patapsco River, River Rd. stocked?
Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Thursdays, about every 15 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March.
Is South Branch Patapsco River, River Rd. stocked often?
The most stocked water in Carroll County (5 stocking days on record). 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 South Branch Patapsco River, River Rd.?
Golden trout (5 stockings); Rainbow trout (5 stockings).