Maryland regulations
Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow) Regulations in Maryland 2026
Maryland Trout regulations: 172 current rules. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (172)
Maryland statewideClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
- Status
- Prohibited
- Gear
- No Live Bait
To use brook trout as bait To use brown trout as bait Brown and Brook Trout cannot be used as bait
Accident PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
All Nontidal WatersCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
You must immediately release any brook trout.
All Nontidal Waters East Of Interstate 81Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
You may not possess brook trout in this area. You must immediately release any brook trout.
All Nontidal Waters East Of Interstate 81.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
You may not possess trout while fishing in these areas. All trout must be immediately released. You must immediately release any brook trout.
Allen’s PondClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Antietam Creek—Mainstem From Upstream Boundary Of Devil’s Backbone Park To The Mouth Of Beaver CreekClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Battie Mixon PondsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Bear Creek—Mainstem From The Corner Of Fish Hatchery Road And Rabbit Hollow Road Downstream To The Confluence With The Youghiogheny River At FriendsvilleCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Beaver Creek From Albert Powell State Fish Hatchery Downstream To Confluence With Antietam CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
You may not possess brown trout in this area. You must immediately release any brown trout.
Beaver Creek From Albert Powell State Fish Hatchery Downstream To Confluence With Antietam Creek.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
You must immediately release any brown trout.
Beaver Creek—From The Upstream Side Of The Bridge At The I-70 West On-Ramp Downstream To Black Rock Creek; And From The Downstream Side Of The Bridge At U.s. Route 40 Downstream To The Confluence With Antietam CreekClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Beaver Creek, Washington County—From The Confluence With Black Rock Creek Downstreamto The Downstream Side Of The U.s. Route 40 Bridge.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
You must immediately release any trout.
Beaverdam Creek—In Salisbury From Schumaker Dam Downstream To The Bridge Crossing At Memorial Plaza RoadClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Big Elk Creek—Mainstem From The Bridge At Md Route 277 Upstream To The Pennsylvania State LineCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Blairs Valley LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Broadford LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Bynum PondClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Calvert Cliffs PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Carroll Creek, Frederick CountyClosed
- Status
- Closed
no brook trout allowed
Carroll Creek, Frederick County—From The Red Post Located 300 Yards Upstream Of Baughmans Lane, Downstream To The Dam At College Avenue.
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
Creel limit: 2 trout per child younger than 16 years of age (no brook trout allowed). Individuals 16 years of age or older may not fish in these areas on this day. March 21, 2026 in all Closure 1 Areas Times: 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Casselman River Mainstem, Garrett County — From A Boundary Marked By Two Red Posts On Both Stream Banks Located On The South Side Of The Interstate 68 Eastbound Bridge Downstream To The Pennsylvania State Line.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
From Oct. 1–June 15, you: May not possess trout in these areas. Must immediately release any trout. From Oct. 1–June 15, you: May not fish with a barbed hook in these areas.
Catoctin And Little Catoctin Creek, Frederick County—From Us Route 40 Near Its Intersection With Md Route 17 Within Doubs Meadow Park Downstream To The Lower Park Boundary Near Myersville.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
From Oct. 1–May 31, you: May not possess trout in these areas. Must immediately release any trout to the water from which the trout was taken. From Oct. 1–May 31, you: May not fish with a barbed hook in these areas.
Catoctin Creek, Frederick County—From The Southernmost Boundary Of Catoctin Creek Park Upstream To 200 Feet North Of The Sumantown Road Bridge.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
From Oct. 1–May 31, you: May not possess trout in these areas. Must immediately release any trout to the water from which the trout was taken. From Oct. 1–May 31, you: May not fish with a barbed hook in these areas.
Centennial LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Cosca LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Cotton Cove Pond In Glendening Recreational Complex At FrostburgCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Cunningham Falls LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Dans Mountain PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Deep Creek LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
You must immediately release any brook trout.
Deer Creek—Mainstem From 1 Mile South Of Rocks State Park Upstream To The Bridge At Md Route 23Closed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Evitts Creek PondsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Evitts Creek—Mainstem Upstream Of Interstate Route 68Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Farm Museum PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Fifteen Mile Creek WatershedCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Fishing Creek—Mainstem Upstream Of Fishing Creek Reservoir Including Steep CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Flintstone Creek WatershedCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Frank Bentz PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Friends Creek WatershedCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
George’s Creek, Allegany County—Within Town Park In Westernport.
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
Creel limit: 2 trout per child younger than 16 years of age (no brook trout allowed). Individuals 16 years of age or older may not fish in these areas on this day. March 21, 2026 in all Closure 1 Areas Times: 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Georges Creek—Mainstem From The Upper Boundary Of Town Park In Westernport Upstream To Neff RunCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Glades Park Pond, Garrett County—On Liberty Street In Oakland.
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
Creel limit: 2 trout per child younger than 16 years of age (no brook trout allowed). Individuals 16 years of age or older may not fish in these areas on this day. March 21, 2026 in all Closure 1 Areas Times: 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Great Seneca Creek—From Md Route 28 Upstream To Md Route 355Closed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Greenbelt LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Greenbrier LakeClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Gunpowder Falls—Mainstem From The Red Post Located 1.6 Miles Downstream Of Corbett Road Downstream To The Hiker/Biker Bridge Located Approximately One Mile Downstream Of Phoenix Road; And From Cromwell Bridge Downstream To The Interstate Rt. 95 BridgeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County— Mainstem From Prettyboy Reservoir Dam Downstream To Bluemount Road.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
You may not possess trout while fishing in these areas. All trout must be immediately released.
Gwynn Oak Park PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Gwynns Falls—Mainstem Below Md Route 140Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Hamburg PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Herrington Creek—MainstemCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Herrington LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Howards PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Hughesville PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Hutchins PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Indian Springs PondClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Israel CreekClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Izaak Walton PondClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Jennings Randolph LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Jennings Run—Mainstem Downstream Of The Confluence Of North Jennings RunCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Lake ArtemesiaClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Lake ElkhornClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Lake Habeeb (Rocky Gap Lake)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Lake NeedwoodCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Laurel LakesClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Licking Creek MainstemClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Lions Park Pond, Frostburg (Area Subject To User Restrictions By The City Of Frostburg)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Little Antietam Creek, Washington County—At Keedysville, From Coffman Farms Road Downstream To Md Route 34.
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
Creel limit: 2 trout per child younger than 16 years of age (no brook trout allowed). Individuals 16 years of age or older may not fish in these areas on this day. March 21, 2026 in all Closure 1 Areas Times: 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Little Falls—Mainstem From Wiseburg Road Upstream To Valley Mill RoadCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Little Gunpowder Falls—Mainstem From Jericho Road Upstream To Md Route 165Closed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Little Gunpowder Falls—Mainstem From Jericho Road Upstream To Route 165Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Little Pipe CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Little Tonoloway Creek, Washington County—Within Weidmeyer Park In Hancock.
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
Creel limit: 2 trout per child younger than 16 years of age (no brook trout allowed). Individuals 16 years of age or older may not fish in these areas on this day. March 21, 2026 in all Closure 1 Areas Times: 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Little Youghiogheny River—Mainstem From Md Route 219 Downstream To The Youghiogheny RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Lost LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Melwood PondClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Middle Creek—Mainstem From The Md Route 17 Bridge Near The Junction Of Bittle Road Upstream To The Confluence Of Spruce RunCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Middle Patuxent River, Howard County— From Us Route 29 Downstream To Murray Hill Road.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
From Oct. 1–May 31, you: May not possess trout in these areas. Must immediately release any trout to the water from which the trout was taken. From Oct. 1–May 31, you: May not fish with a barbed hook in these areas.
Middletown PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Mill Run—Mainstem Downstream Of Uppermost Bridge On Mill Run RoadCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Morgan Run, Carroll County—From Bridge On London Bridges Road Upstream To Bridge On Md Route 97.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
You must immediately release any trout.
Muddy Creek—MainstemCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area—All PondsCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
New Germany LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
North Branch Of The Potomac River From The Upper Potomac River Commission Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge At Westernport Downstream To The Route 956 Bridge At Pinto.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
You may not possess trout while fishing in these areas. All trout must be immediately released.
North Branch Potomac River Mainstem— From Allegany County Line Downstream To The Upper Potomac River Commission Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge In WesternportCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
North Branch Potomac River Mainstem— From Jennings Randolph Lake Upstream Approximately 6 Miles To The Lower Boundary Of Potomac State Forest; From The Uppermost Boundary Of Potomac State Forest At Wallman Upstream Approximately 8.5 Miles To The Bridge At Old Wilson Road; From The Red Post Located Approximately 100 Yards Above The Upstream Concrete Abutments At Barnum, West Virginia, Downstream To The Red Post Located Below A Pool Known As Blue Hole, Approximately[1] ⁄3 Mile Upstream Of BenchCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released; Mark 1110 on the Westernport United States Geological Survey Quadrangle, and from Piney Swamp Run downstream to the Allegany County line
North Branch Potomac River Mainstem—From Allegany County Line Downstream To The Upper Potomac River Commission Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge In WesternportClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
North Branch Potomac River Mainstem—From Jennings Randolph Lake Upstream Approximately 6 Miles To The Lower Boundary Of Potomac State Forest; From The Uppermost Boundary Of Potomac State Forest At Wallman Upstream Approximately 8.5 Miles To The Bridge At Old Wilson Road; From The Red Post Located Approximately 100 Yards Above The Upstream Concrete Abutments At Barnum, West Virginia, Downstream To The Red Post Located Below A Pool Known As Blue Hole, Approximately 1⁄3 Mile Upstream Of BenchClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released; Mark 1110 on the Westernport United States Geological Survey Quadrangle, and from Piney Swamp Run downstream to the Allegany County line
North Branch Potomac River Mainstem, Garrett County—From The Lowermost Boundary Of The Potomac State Forest Near Lostland Run To The Uppermost Boundary Of The Potomac State Forest At Wallman.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
From Oct. 1–June 15, you: May not possess trout in these areas. Must immediately release any trout. From Oct. 1–June 15, you: May not fish with a barbed hook in these areas.
North Branch Potomac River—From An Overhead Cable And Red Bank Post Located Approximately 345 Yards Below The Jennings Randolph Reservoir Spillway Downstream Approximately One Mile To A Red Post, Located Approximately 100 Yards Above The Upstream Concrete Abutments At Barnum, West Virginia, And From A Red Post Located Below A Pool Known As Blue Hole, Approximately 1⁄3 Mile Upstream Of BenchCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
You may not possess trout while fishing in these areas. All trout must be immediately released.; Mark 1110 on the Westernport United States Geological Survey Quadrangle, downstream approximately 4 miles to the confluence of Piney Swamp Run.
North Jennings Run WatershedCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Northwest Branch Watershed—Upstream Of Md Route 410 To Norwood RoadCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Orchard PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Owens Creek—Mainstem From Buck Lantz Road Downstream To Roddy RoadClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released; catch and return only from June 1 through last day of February
Owens Creek, Frederick County—Mainstem From Buck Lantz Road Downstream To Roddy Road.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
From June 1–the last day of February, you: May not possess trout in these areas. Must immediately release any trout. From June 1–the last day of February, you: May not fish with a barbed hook in these areas.
Paint Branch And Tributaries, Montgomery County—Upstream Of Fairland Road.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
You may not possess trout while fishing in these areas. All trout must be immediately released.
Parkview Pond, Garrett County—Off Hershberger Lane In Grantsville.
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
Creel limit: 2 trout per child younger than 16 years of age (no brook trout allowed). Individuals 16 years of age or older may not fish in these areas on this day. March 21, 2026 in all Closure 1 Areas Times: 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Patapsco River—Mainstem From The B&O Viaduct Upstream To Ilchester RoadCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Patuxent River—Mainstem From Base Of Rocky Gorge Reservoir Dam In Laurel Downstream To The Railroad CrossingClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Patuxent River, Montgomery And Howard Counties—From Red Bank Posts Located On Both Sides Of The River, Approximately 400 Yards Below Brighton Dam Downstream To Mink Hollow Road.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
You may not possess trout while fishing in these areas. All trout must be immediately released.
Pine LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Piney ReservoirClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Piney Run ReservoirCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Piney Run—Mainstem Downstream From Arrington RoadCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Principio Creek—Mainstem Upstream Of Md Route 7Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Put-And-Take Trout Fishing AreasCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released.
Rainbow LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Robert’s Mill PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Savage ReservoirClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Savage RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 18"
- Gear
- Artificial Lures Only
You must immediately release any brook trout. All trout species combined—2 Daily All trout species combined—4 Possession Brown trout—18 inches You may only fish with artificial lures, including
Savage River Mainstem And Tributaries Upstream Of The Savage River Reservoir Dam, Excluding The Put-And-Take-AreasCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- No Live Bait
You may not possess brook trout in this area. You must immediately release any brook trout. Specifically prohibited are the use of molded replicas of insects, earthworms, fish eggs, fish or any invertebrate or vertebrate either singly or in combination with other materials, or other lures commonly described as spinners, spoons, or plugs made of metal, plastic, wood, rubber or similar substance or a combination of these.
Savage River Mainstem From The Downstream Side Of The Rt. 135 Bridge Upstream For A Distance Of Approximately 2.7 Miles To The Lower Suspension Bridge (Allegany Bridge)
- Min size
- 12"
- Min size
- 18"
Savage River Mainstem From The Downstream Side Of The Rt. 135 Bridge Upstream For A Distance Of Approximately 2.7 Miles To The Lower Suspension Bridge (Allegany Bridge).
- Min size
- 12"
- Min size
- 18"
Savage River Mainstem From The Savage River Reservoir Dam Downstream To The Lower Suspension Bridge (Allegany Bridge)
- Min size
- 12"
- Min size
- 18"
Savage River Mainstem From The Savage River Reservoir Dam Downstream To The Lower Suspension Bridge (Allegany Bridge).
- Min size
- 12"
- Min size
- 18"
Savage River—Mainstem From Savage Reservoir Upstream To Poplar LickClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Schoolhouse PondClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Severn Run—Mainstem Upstream Of Md Route 3Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Sharpsburg Community PondClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Sideling Hill Creek WatershedCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Snowy Creek MainstemClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
South Branch Patapsco River From West Friendship Rd (Howard County) And Main Street (Carroll County) Upstream Approximately 1.1 Mile To The Upper Boundary Of The Hugg Thomas Wildlife Management Area.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
From Oct. 1–May 31, you: May not possess trout in these areas. Must immediately release any trout to the water from which the trout was taken. From Oct. 1–May 31, you: May not fish with a barbed hook in these areas.
South Branch Patapsco River—Mainstem From West Friendship Road (Howard County Side) And Main Street (Carroll County Side) At Sykesville Downstream To Its Confluence With The North Branch Patapsco RiverCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Stansbury Park PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Town Creek Mainstem, Allegany County— Within Green Ridge State Forest, From A Red Post Located Approximately ¾ Mile Downstream Of The Upper Ford On Lower Town Creek Road, Just South Of The Wagner Road Intersection, Downstream To The Red Post Located Just Upstream Of The Lower Ford On Lower Town Creek Road (Mallory Place), And From A Red Post Located Approximately ½ Mile Downstream Of Maniford Road To A Red Post Located Approximately 1¾ Miles Downstream (Bull Ring Ranch).Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
From Oct. 1–May 31, you: May not possess trout in these areas. Must immediately release any trout to the water from which the trout was taken. From Oct. 1–May 31, you: May not fish with a barbed hook in these areas.
Trout—Statewide
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
in aggregate. Different rules apply for Put-and-Take Areas
Tuckahoe Creek & LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Tucker PondClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Urbana LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Warfield Park PondClosed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission LakesClosed
- Status
- Closed
no brook trout allowed (Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day March 21, 2026)
Westminster PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Wheatley LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Whiskey Springs PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
White Sulfur PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Wills Creek—Mainstem Upstream Of The Us Army Corps Of Engineers Flood Control Project At The Narrows Above CumberlandCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Woodsboro Community PondCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
all brook trout must be immediately released
Youghiogheny River Mainstem, Garrett County—Below Friendsville From A Site Located 50 Yards Downstream Of Maple Street (At The Confluence Of Minnow Run) Downstream 1.8 Miles To The Powerline Crossing Upstream Of The Youghiogheny Reservoir.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Barbless
From Oct. 1–June 15, you: May not possess trout in these areas. Must immediately release any trout. From Oct. 1–June 15, you: May not fish with a barbed hook in these areas.
Youghiogheny River—Mainstem Upstream Of The Junction Of Muddy Creek And From The Upstream Side Of The Md Route 42 Bridge Downstream 0.4 Miles To The Confluence Of Minnow Run, 50 Yards Downstream From Maple Street.Closed
- Status
- Closed
all brook trout must be immediately released
Youghiogheny River, Garrett County— Mainstem Beginning At The Red Post Approximately 100 Yards Upstream Of The Deep Creek Lake Tailrace And Extending Downstream 4 Miles To The Sang Run Bridge.Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
You must immediately release any brook trout.
Other Maryland fish regulations
Other regulated species in Maryland with current rule pages — same DNR source, same verification cadence.
- Stripers (Striped Bass)107 rules
- Largemouth Bass46 rules
- Smallmouth Bass46 rules
- Black Drum10 rules
- Yellow Perch9 rules
- Tog (Tautog / Blackfish)8 rules
- Channel Catfish8 rules
- White Perch7 rules
- Black Sea Bass5 rules
- Bluefish5 rules
- Weakfish5 rules
- Blue Catfish5 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)4 rules
- Cobia3 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)2 rules
- Fluke (Summer Flounder)2 rules
- Spanish Mackerel2 rules
- Sheepshead2 rules
Also known as
Trout is also called Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow), Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Maryland.
Frequently asked questions
When is Trout season in Maryland?
Trout season in Maryland is set by DNR. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Trout in Maryland?
Minimum size for Trout in Maryland is 12 inches in Nontidal Division, per DNR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Trout in Maryland?
Daily bag limit for Trout in Maryland is 2 fish in Carroll Creek, Frederick County—From The Red Post Located 300 Yards Upstream Of Baughmans Lane, Downstream To The Dam At College Avenue., per DNR.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26MDFW_LR5.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/put-and-take-trout-fishing-areas
- https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR before keeping a catch.