After recent rains, the Gunpowder river has been up all week and has dropping from 128CFs Monday to 68 CFs range today. The river is clear and a little on the green side owing to turnover in the reservoir-thanks Dave! The water temp is 48 F. Fish are taking small steamers, caddis larvae and small pheasant tails in the #18-22 range. Bwo’s, (most in the #20 range) have been coming off above Masemore through Falls Rd on warmer days. Most are in the #20 range. With more flow, the pools look inviting, but most of the action has been in the shallow, fast moving water.
Thanks to Father Paul for his kind words and photo.

I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to straighten out my fly line this afternoon… as a beginner in this whole thing of fly fishing, so much of it can seem intimidating, but your friendliness makes it much more approachable. Thanks also for your web-page (just looking at it makes me want to go fishing) and the energy and passion that you have for this beautiful river, that is so obvious. I look forward to every Friday when I have the chance to abandon academics and get out to such beautiful surroundings as the Gunpowder River… As a rank novice I’m thrilled to catch anything, but was especially thrilled today.
Thanks again for your help,
-“fr. paul”