Stream / River · Howard
Patuxent River
Official trout-water information for Patuxent River in Howard, Maryland.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 39.20532, -77.02302
- Mapped source length
- 25.05 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Golden Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
4 documented reaches
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
Length: 2.95 miles
Classification: Catch & Return - Artificial Fly Fishing Only, Catch & Return - Artificial Lures Only, Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: NA
MStaley
Length: 7.22 miles
Classification: Catch & Return - Artificial Fly Fishing Only, Catch & Return - Artificial Lures Only, Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Patuxent River - mainstem from base of Rocky Gorge Reservoir Dam in Laurel downstream to the B&O Railroad Crossing.
Length: 2.37 miles
Classification: Catch & Return - Artificial Fly Fishing Only, Catch & Return - Artificial Lures Only, Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: 1
Patuxent River, Howard and Montgomery Counties. The mainstem of the Patuxent River from the crossing of Maryland Route 97 upstream to the crossing of Maryland Route 27 and Cabin Branch from its confluence with the Patuxent River upstream to Hipsley Mill Road.
Length: 12.51 miles
Classification: Catch & Return - Artificial Fly Fishing Only, Catch & Return - Artificial Lures Only, Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: NA
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- No dated event published by Maryland Department of Natural ResourcesGolden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
Published history
- 500 troutGolden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.
Catch-and-release regulation
All trout must be released immediately within this published management category.
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.
Harvest regulation
Consult the current Maryland fishing guide for season, size, and creel limits.
Catch-and-release regulation
All trout must be released immediately within this published management category.