

Money generated from the sale of licenses goes directly to the conservation, protection, and preservation of Maryland’s natural habitat and cherished wildlife. Maryland DNR works tirelessly to maintain a healthy population of fish and game, and the regulations needed to sustain fishing and hunting in Maryland. Visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for a complete list of Maryland’s Fishing Regulations.
TROUT FISH LICENSE
For more information on fishing without a license – and locations where licenses are not required – visit.
TROUT FISH FULL
There are a few instances where registering for a license may not be necessary visit Maryland DNR for a full list of these exceptions. Or, you can apply for a license through Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ website. From the app, you can also register any catches, post photos, and check for regulations updates.
TROUT FISH DOWNLOAD
Download the app on your smartphone (MD DNR), click Apply for License, and enroll. Simple, quick, and at the palm of your hand, DNR’s app is the easiest way to get your Maryland fishing license. Unlike brook and rainbow trout, the tails of brown trout have few if any spots. Frequently, the spots near the lateral line are red. Most brown trout are covered with black spots along their sides, back and dorsal fin with each spot surrounded by a light halo. Generally, they are olive green to brown on top shading to a creamy, golden-yellow on the sides and an off white along the belly. They have been introduced into every state in the Union, as well as introduced worldwide. They are native to the Pacific slope from the mountains in northern Mexico, through the western United States around Alaska and the Bering Sea to the northern regions of Asia. Rainbow trout were transplanted to Maryland from the west coast of the United States. Brook trout are the only trout native to Maryland waters. They have been widely introduced into several western states. Their original range also included the Appalachian Mountains, where they are still found in many high elevation streams as far south as Georgia. This is the smallest of the three programs, but includes many of our high quality, special regulation trout fishing waters.Brook trout are native to eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, extending as far west as eastern Minnesota. The Fingerling Trout Stocking Program involves stocking sublegal trout into waters that have cold summer water temperatures and a good food source.Efforts are directed primarily at habitat preservation and proper regulation for protection of spawning stocks. The Wild Trout Program includes the management of reproducing populations of brook, rainbow, and brown trout.Stocked Trout Management Plan (2016–2025).See the Trout Stocking Plan for the streams and lakes stocked and their stocking schedule. “Designated Stocked Trout Waters” are stocked from October through May with catchable-sized trout.



