Lake / Pond / Reservoir · Montgomery
Lake Needwood
Official trout-water information for Lake Needwood in Montgomery, Maryland.
CountyMontgomery
RegionNot published
Water typeLake / Pond / Reservoir
Wild statusNot documented
2current plan records
1stocking history record
2documented reaches
1access evidence record
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 39.12135, -77.12956
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Golden Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
2 documented reaches
Lake Needwood
Classification: Currently stocked with P&T trout, Put & Take
Agency note: 0
MStaley
Classification: Currently stocked with P&T trout, Put & Take
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- 2026 spring monthly allocation1,300 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
- 500 troutGolden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access evidence
1 matched record
Lake Needwood - Rock Creek Regional Park
Evidence type: boat launch
Ownership: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Parking: No
Features: Accessible, Boat ramp, Canoe access, Dock, 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.