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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

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Largemouth bass

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Big Hunting Creek is a stream located in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Largemouth bass.

Location

39Β°35β€²29.2β€³N 77Β°23β€²39.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big Hunting Creek, MD

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Maryland can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of July 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Frederick

11.0 miles away

Washington

14.0 miles away

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Waynesboro

15.0 miles away

Hagerstown

17.7 miles away

Urbana

18.7 miles away

Westminster

20.7 miles away

Damascus

24.3 miles away

Clarksburg

25.9 miles away

Eldersburg

26.9 miles away

Germantown

29.6 miles away

Montgomery Village

30.4 miles away

Gaithersburg

33.0 miles away

Charles Town

33.2 miles away

Redland

34.3 miles away

Leesburg

34.6 miles away

Olney

35.2 miles away

North Potomac

35.3 miles away

Lansdowne

35.3 miles away

Purcellville

35.6 miles away

Rockville

37.3 miles away

Cascades

37.7 miles away

Travilah

37.8 miles away

Sugarland Run

38.7 miles away

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FAQ about Big Hunting Creek fishing

the Big Hunting Creek is a stream located in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°35β€²29.2β€³N 77Β°23β€²39.3β€³W
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