Little Patuxent River
Little Patuxent River is a river in Maryland. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Walleye and Muskellunge.
Conditions right now
Live weather is unavailable right now. The ranking below is based on season and time of day.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Likely catch now (14 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Walleye, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Largemouth Bass.
For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Patuxent River is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay in the state of Maryland. There are three main river drainages for central Maryland: the Potomac River to the west passing through Washington, D.C., the Patapsco River to the northeast passing through Baltimore, and the Patuxent River between the two. The 908-square-mile (2,352 km2) Patuxent watershed had a rapidly growing population of 590,769 in 2000. It is the largest and longest river entirely within Maryland, and its watershed is the largest completely within the state.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Little Patuxent River?
The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Walleye, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Black Crappie.
Do you need a fishing license at Little Patuxent River?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Little Patuxent River?
Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Little Patuxent River right now?
Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 37%.