New Year’s Eve Fishing Report

December 31, 2015

The Gunpowder River is clear, flowing at 139 Cfs and is 49 degrees F. Large prince nymphs and other stonefly patterns like Copper Johns are great to fish in higher flows. Try a small midge larva or midge pupa behind the heavier fly on 6x tippet. The wind has been a problem for those dead set on fishing dries. If you have a sink-tip or Clouser-style streamer you’ll stay warmer by limiting your wading by staying out of the water and taking advantage of the great trail network. As Josh reports below, streamers have been the ticket this week. Thanks for supporting our small shop …

The Shop will be Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays January through March

January 17, 2016December 30, 2015

The shop will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays January through March and will have regular hours of 10 till 5 on other weekdays. We will be open from 10 till 4 on Saturdays and Sundays.

2015 Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER® Year End Wrap-UP!

December 28, 2015December 16, 2015

Thank you for supporting our efforts to protect the Gunpowder River! We champion enforcement and compliance of environmental laws within the watershed to protect and conserve the River for all users. We believe that the proper public notice of state permits is apolitical. Everyone that recreates, lives along or is downstream of the River enjoys the benefits of high water quality and deserves an opportunity to be engaged in the regulatory process. Meaningful public participation results in better projects-those that are protective of drinking water, property interests, sensitive species, recreational and aesthetic values. Our work links and protects the forests, the fish and the faucet. …

Rain and Clear Water on the Upper Gunpowder River

December 14, 2015

The Gunpowder River is flowing at 51 Cfs and is 50 degrees. The water is clear and a fish were taking small dries over the weekend including a mix of BWO’s and cream midges. Stoneflies were fluttering in the riffles along the banks. Please Note: The shop will be closed on Tuesday, December 15. The shop will be closed on Wednesday December 16. The shop will be open till 2:00 PM on Christmas Eve. The shop will be closed on Friday, December 25. The shop will be closed on Friday, January 1. The shop will be open till 2:00 PM on New Year’s Eve.

Backwater Angler Holiday Top Ten List

December 14, 2015December 14, 2015

What if you got another tie this year? We’ve provided some quick guidance on some of the most sought after gifts-including one of clean, cold water as a gentle reminder that if someone will be shopping for you it is always in your best interest to give them a substantive hint. Top ten list 1. Clean, Cold Water via a charitable contribution to Gunpowder RIVERKEEPER 2. Winston WT or LT Fly Rods 3. Simms Cold Weather Shirt 4. St. Croix Avid Fly Rods 5. Airflo Super-Dri Fly Lines 6. Simms Vapor Streamtread Boots 7. Gift Certificate for gear 8. A new fly box chock full …

Rain and Warmer Water on the Gunpowder River

December 1, 2015

Rain on the Gunpowder River is welcome this time of year. The River is flowing at 64 Cfs is 50.5 F and is clear above most of the tributaries throughout the Hereford Area of Gunpowder State Park. Large stonefly nymphs followed by a zebra dropper have resulted in a few fish this week. Streamer fishing is still productive by late afternoon. This downed Sycamore has new suckers along the trunk and base that show it still has some life left. Woody debris left along banks provide greater habitat and protect the banks from erosion. Note the color change in the River as water slows down …