Stream / River · Cecil
Big Elk Creek
Official trout-water information for Big Elk Creek in Cecil, Maryland.
CountyCecil
RegionNot published
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusNot documented
2current plan records
1stocking history record
2documented reaches
1access evidence record
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 39.69987, -75.83196
- Mapped source length
- 8.70 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Golden Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
2 documented reaches
Big Elk Creek - mainstem from the bridge at Maryland Route 277 upstream to the Pennsylvania State Line
Length: 5.52 miles
Classification: Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: 1
BCoakley
Length: 3.18 miles
Classification: Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- 2026 spring monthly allocation5,800 trout
- 2026 spring monthly allocation; exact stocking dates are published through DNR activity updatesGolden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow TroutStockings are subject to weather and hatchery constraints.
Published history
- 600 troutGolden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access evidence
1 matched record
Fair Hill NRMA
Evidence type: fishing pier
Ownership: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Parking: Yes
Features: Accessible, Dock, Fee, Fishing pier, Shore fishing
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.