The Gunpowder River is flowing at 25 Cfs, is clear and 56 F. During the heat of the summer, low water on the Gunpowder does not necessarily mean that the water is too warm to fish. Fish are spooky but in the upper catch and release section. Water temps have been below 60 F in the first two miles of tailwater. River temps have been warming up a bit downstream of the catch and release area. Low water and small flies (mostly cream midges and a few BWO’s means that long leaders are a must! Terrestrial fishing is still the most effective way to cover water in August. Dropping a pheasant tail off a beetle is any easy way to cover riffles. Small beetles, foam ants and hoppers are best fished in the remaining pools and runs. Trico’s in the #22 range are still worth a shot-especially upstream of Masemore Rd access. Thanks to Alex for the stream report and to Ed Lain (who was fishing nearby) who kindly took the great shot of Alex with a healthy Gunpowder Brown.
Theaux,
I had a great day today nymphing the upper river. There were a good number of midges coming off throughout the day. Small bead head hares ear nymphs paired with zebra midges produced fish. I also picked up a few fish on cricket patterns and beetles. The fish of the day was this thick 15 inch brown. Hope all is well.Alex
