Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked over 13,000 trout.
Allegany County*
- Lions Park Pond: golden and rainbow trout
- Lake Habeeb (Rocky Gap): golden and rainbow trout
Garrett County*
- Muddy Creek: golden and rainbow trout
- North Branch Potomac River (Westernport): golden and rainbow trout
Howard County
- Middle Patuxent River: brown and rainbow trout
Montgomery County
- Patuxent River (catch and return): brown and rainbow trout
Prince George’s County
- Allen’s Pond: golden and rainbow trout
- Governor Bridge Pond: golden and rainbow trout
Washington County
- Blairs Valley Lake: brown, golden, and rainbow trout
- Greenbrier Lake: golden and rainbow trout
Wicomico County
- Beaverdam Creek: golden and rainbow trout
Worcester County
- Shad Landing Pond: golden and rainbow trout
*Fish Consumption Advisory for Hatchery-Raised Rainbow Trout in Allegany and Garrett Counties
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) advise anglers that there is a fish consumption advisory in place for rainbow trout, including golden rainbow trout, that have been raised at DNR’s Bear Creek Hatchery in Garrett County.
Under the advisory, children under 6 should limit consumption to no more than seven meals per month of these trout (3 ounces per meal). There is no consumption limit for anyone above that age. DNR raises fish in this hatchery to be stocked in Allegany and Garrett county waters for recreational anglers. The advisory follows testing of this fish that found low levels of chemicals that could result in long-term health risks. These fish are safe for adults to consume and safe for children following the recommended limits.
Currently, no other advisories are in effect for Maryland’s hatchery-raised trout.