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Fishing regulations at Big Branch, MD
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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 Brown trout as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Basic Statewide Trout Fishing regulations are shown, which are in effect for trout fishing in all Maryland non-tidal waters.
No size limit.
No closed season. Fishing hours — from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Possession limit = 4 trout (all trout species in aggregate).
Exceptions: For site-specific trout regulations, please see Maryland Trout Regulations.
Culling of Trout:
- An individual may not cull trout. Cull = exchange or discard a trout in order to possess another trout.
- A trout that is not immediately released becomes part of the daily creel limit and may not be returned to the water.
- A trout is part of the daily creel and possession limit if it cannot freely swim away from a person.
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FAQ about Big Branch fishing
- Brown trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Rainbow trout - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Rock bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @ryanleone reported a nice Fallfish.
- @jakebabiak reported a nice Brown trout.
- @rdolan17 reported a nice Redbreast sunfish.
- @Tommy-Fish-king reported a nice Bluegill.
- @Tommy-Fish-king reported a nice Redbreast sunfish.
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