Stream / River · Cecil
Principio Creek
Official trout-water information for Principio 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
- 39.63777, -76.03651
- Mapped source length
- 11.66 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brown Trout
- Golden Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
2 documented reaches
BCoakley
Length: 1.44 miles
Classification: Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Principio Creek - mainstem upstream of Maryland Route 7
Length: 10.22 miles
Classification: Put & Take, Trout Stocking Location
Agency note: 1
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- 2026 spring monthly allocation900 trout
- 2026 spring monthly allocation; exact stocking dates are published through DNR activity updatesBrown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow TroutStockings are subject to weather and hatchery constraints.
Published history
- 300 troutBrown Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access evidence
1 matched record
York Building Products Property - Principio Creek
Evidence type: parking
Ownership: York Building Products
Parking: Yes
Features: 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.