Stream / River · Harford
Deer Creek
Official trout-water information for Deer Creek in Harford, Maryland.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 39.65168, -76.43291
- Mapped source length
- 20.87 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Golden Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
2 documented reaches
Deer Creek - mainstem from 1 mile south of Rocks State Park upstream to the bridge at Maryland Route 23.
Length: 15.80 miles
Classification: Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: 1
MStaley
Length: 5.07 miles
Classification: Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- 2026 spring monthly allocation5,900 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
- 1,000 troutGolden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access evidence
7 matched records
Rocks State Park
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Rocks State Park - Telegraph Road
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Eden Mill Park
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation
Parking: No
Features: Accessible, Shore fishing
Rocks State Park Public Parking Area
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: No
Features: Shore fishing
Rocks State Park Fee Parking Area
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: Put and Take - 1 closure
Features: Fee, Shore fishing
Rocks Park Public Parking Area - Bowhunter Lot
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: Put and Take - 1 closure
Features: Shore fishing
Rocks Park - Hills Grove Area
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: Access listed by Maryland DNR
Parking: Put and Take - 1 closure
Features: Fee, Shore fishing
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.
Restrictions
There are 2 Rock State Parks.
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.