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Youghiogheny River, Friendsville trout stocking

Garrett County, Maryland · stream · 1,477 ft elevation

Youghiogheny River, Friendsville was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 9, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 4, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months (360 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 9, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
360 fish
Water temperature
60°F
Ideal for trout
  • Number 11 of 23 stocked waters in Garrett County by stocking days.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Maryland water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER AT FRIENDSVILLE, MD (under 1 km away).

Water temperature
60°F
Flow
851 cfs
much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
3.35 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

476380Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 62 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
01,0982,196Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 485 cfs on Sep 27.

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

Weather at Youghiogheny River, Friendsville

  • Tonight
    56°F
    Areas Of Fog
    10% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Tuesday
    72°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
    10% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    54°F
    Partly Cloudy
    10% rain · wind 0 mph
  • Wednesday
    77°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 3 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    59°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 2 mph
  • Thursday
    81°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 2 to 7 mph

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

When is Youghiogheny River, Friendsville stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Youghiogheny River, Friendsville by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockingsFishFish per stocking
Rainbow trout218090
Golden trout1

Stocking history

20262 stockings · 360 fish
DateSpeciesFishSince previous
Apr 9Latest
Thursday
Rainbow trout
180
36 days
Mar 4
Wednesday
Golden troutRainbow trout
180

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 Youghiogheny River, Friendsville?

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 Youghiogheny River, Friendsville

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Questions about Youghiogheny River, Friendsville

When was Youghiogheny River, Friendsville last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 9, 2026 (rainbow trout, 180 fish), according to Maryland agency reports.
How often is Youghiogheny River, Friendsville stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Youghiogheny River, Friendsville stocked often?
Number 11 of 23 stocked waters in Garrett County by stocking days. 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 Youghiogheny River, Friendsville?
Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 180 fish); Golden trout (1 stocking).
How warm is the water near Youghiogheny River, Friendsville?
The USGS gage read 60°F on Sep 28. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.