417 | Maryland Trout Fishing Revealed Inside Maryland’s Trout Hatchery Program

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I travel to the Cushwa Cold Water Fish Hatchery in Williamsport, Maryland, to sit down with Greg Anderson, Coldwater Fisheries Production Manager, and Matt Lawrence, Coldwater Fisheries Biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Together, we dive deep into the heart of Maryland’s trout fishing scene and uncover the science, strategy, and passion behind the Maryland Trout Stocking Program.

From the logistics of “put-and-take” rainbow trout fisheries to the careful protection of native brook trout streams and Maryland’s hidden gem brown trout waters, this episode is packed with insider knowledge for anglers of all levels. We spotlight some of the state’s most prized trout waters, including the Gunpowder River watershed in Baltimore County—home to Bee Tree Run, Little Falls, Western Run, and the legendary mainstem stretch between Prettyboy and Loch Raven Reservoirs. We also explore Maryland’s brook trout strongholds, from the Catoctin Mountains to the upper Savage River system in Garrett County, where anglers can find the state’s densest populations of wild trout. Whether you’re a seasoned fly angler or new to cold-water fishing, this episode offers a fascinating look into how Maryland manages, protects, and enhances its world-class trout fisheries.

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Maryland Trout Fishing Page: https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/trout/index.aspx 

Maryland 2025 Trout Stocking map: https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/trout/stocking.aspx 

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Brown Trout Fishery: https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/fish-facts.aspx?fishname=Brown+Trout 

Brook Trout Fishery: https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/brook-trout/maryland.aspx 

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