river in Maryland, USA
Between the Washington suburbs' twin reservoirs, the upper Patuxent River hides quality catch-and-return trout water: a fly-fishing-only reach below Brighton Dam and an artificial-lures-only reach upstream between Route 97 and Route 27. Located in the trout reaches between Triadelphia and Rocky Gorge reservoirs and above Brighton Dam.
Patuxent River is a river in Maryland, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Patuxent River can target species including Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Patuxent River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Patuxent River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Patuxent River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Patuxent River:
Anglers at Patuxent River can target species including Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Patuxent River before you cast a line.
Patuxent River is a river in Maryland, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.