Theaux Le Gardeur

Cool brisk flows along the Gunpowder River

The river is clear, 62 F at Falls Rd, and is flowing at 135 Cfs . We should see flows stabilize through tonight to provide excellent wade fishing just in time for the weekend. With two changes in flow this week on Wednesday and Thursday, enough water has moved off the lip of the reservoir, to take spillover out of the equation for Gunpowder river flow and temperature. We should return to a more predictable late afternoon to early evening sulphur hatch shortly. In the interim, we have plenty of cool water, moving briskly through the Gunpowder river. Small streamers to imitate the Gizzard shad …

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Gunpowder River Trout Identification

This video short from Jason du Pont details how to identify Native Brook trout, Wild Brown trout and stocked Rainbow trout found in the Gunpowder river. Characteristics of Pennsylvania stocked and Native Brook trout are also discussed. Click To Play

Gunpowder River Water Temperatures, Sulphurs on the Rise

Memorial day weekend is over. Water flow on the Gunpowder river is 84 CFs and clear . Morning water temperatures at Falls Rd are still in the 63-64 F range, and afternoon Gunpowder river water temps have been on the rise. Yesterday afternoon a water temperature of 72 F was reported just above the high trail pool. Further downstream, at Big Falls Rd, a reading of 70F was recorded this morning, a little more than 6 miles below the dam. Which prompted a few questions from anglers this weekend that can be summarized as: What’s going on with the water? To answer this loaded question …

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Backwater Angler Overnighter July 23-27

Please join us for a Backwater Angler Overnighter. Fly fish the Savage River and the North Branch of the Potomac River with a Maryland Licensed Guide. Enjoy an overnight stay in a streamside cabin and have three meals on us!  Full Description of the Backwater Angler Overnighter

Fly Fishing Skills Clinic Entomology w/ Jason du Pont

Please join us for a fly fishing skills clinic on Tuesday June 5th at 5:30 PM. Backwater Angler Guide Jason du Pont will be teaching an entomology clinic that is ideal for intermediate to advanced anglers. The clinic covers basic entomology, insect identification and fly selection. Cost is $75 per person. Class size is limited to 4 and pre-registration is required. Please give us a call at 410-329-6821 or drop us a line at info@backwaterangler.com to pre-register.