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Cabin Branch

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Maryland, United States

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General info

Cabin Branch is a stream located in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is also intersecting with Montgomery County, Maryland. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Rainbow trout, and White sucker.

Location

39°18′3.3″N 77°07′58″W
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Fishing regulations at Cabin Branch, 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 Brown trout as of April 10th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Brown trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Aggregate

2
A person may not catch, attempt to catch or possess trout without first obtaining a trout stamp.

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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39°18′3.3″N 77°07′58″W
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FAQ about Cabin Branch fishing

the Cabin Branch is a stream located in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is also intersecting with Montgomery County, Maryland. Its coordinates are:
39°18′3.3″N 77°07′58″W
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