Saddle Up! It’s Fishing Rodeo Season!

Youth fishing rodeos are back! Dust off your fishing gear and get outside by taking part in some of our more than 40 youth fishing rodeos this year. Fishing rodeos are a great way to learn fishing basics, discover your natural resources, and, of course, catch a fish!

Check out the list of fishing rodeos on our website. Many of these events fill up quickly so you’ll need to register.

Spring Trout Stocking 

For the past few weeks, you may have noticed spring trout stocking has begun!

Our hatchery teams have been caring for thousands of brown, golden, and rainbow trout to be released in creeks, ponds, and rivers all across Maryland.

Anglers can get in on the exciting spring trout fishing season now! You can sign up for daily stocking emails or explore our interactive stocking map to see which areas have been stocked near you. You can also check for updates daily on our website and once a week on a recorded phone message at 1-800-688-3467.

No Tackle Needed! Learn about our Loaner Programs

Want to try fishing without committing to buying a pole? Did you know that the department offers tackle loaner programs at dozens of libraries across the state, at Janes Island State Park on the Eastern Shore, and at Rocky Gap State Park in Western Maryland?

Learn more about our tackle loaner program online. Check with your local library to see if they participate in our tackle loaner program.

Brag a Little…

Share your fishing memories on the Youth Angler’s Log, a
site dedicated to capturing the experiences of Maryland’s youth anglers.

Submit your catch and tell your own fish story with a written description and a photo. Smile!