North Branch Potomac River, Barnum Stocking
Maryland · Garrett · public agency stocking snapshot
Quick answer: Yes — our normalized snapshot includes recent stocking rows for North Branch Potomac River, Barnum. The latest dated record is May 8, 2026. Species in recent rows include Rainbow, Rainbow/Golden. Data retrieved July 19, 2026 from Maryland DNR Recent Trout Stockings; confirm the live agency report.
Official source → Maryland stocking guide → Stocking near me →
Map pin: 39.5589, -79.3078 (approximate) · Open map
Recent stockings
| Date | Species | Count | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Rainbow | 910 | Put and Take | completed |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Rainbow/Golden | 910 | Put and Take | completed |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Rainbow/Golden | 1,810 | Put and Take | completed |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Rainbow/Golden | 3,630 | Put and Take | completed |
Best time to go
Many catchable plants fish best shortly after stocking; always confirm regulations and the live agency report before you travel.
Typical window: soon after release