Small to medium size streams are abundant throughout Maryland, and many are downright scenic this time of year. Some of the streams support trout, either stocked or wild, but many also hold populations of bass, panfish, carp and other assorted coarse fish. The joys of fishing these types of places include not needing a big selection of flies, less wary fish, and rarely having to wear waders. The idea is an easy day of fishing where each cast may bring in a different species, and the fly choice boils down to either a black or white wooly bugger. I’ve always enjoyed covering new water and exploring different places, even when in many cases the fishing is hit or miss. Many anglers lament doing the legwork on unfamiliar water, but not knowing what is around the next bend is the pull for me. In the latest video I shot some footage of a variety of water while on my travels recently, including high gradient and meadow stretches. I caught ten small mouth bass in one spot where wild flowers were blooming, and the bass were putting up a nice fight on a four weight rod. Nearly every county in the state has streams that if they don’t hold trout, may have good populations of warm water fish. The adventurous angler has numerous opportunities for a variety of fish, in all types of water throughout Maryland.
