Theaux Le Gardeur

The fishing has been red hot! It’s good to be on a tailwater! Flow is at 115 CFs, (a great level for wading). Remember that the river corridor is typically 10 -15 in degrees F. cooler than the temps you might see on the news. What better way to cool off then wet wading. Water temps are in the 62-65F throughout the catch and release area. Beetles, ants and small caddis have been working in very shallow riffles.Quite a few fish in the 9 to 14″ range have been reported this week. The following stream reports are from Bryan and KIKI : Message: Guys, I …

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The river is at a great level for wading at 115 CFS and is clear. Water temps are between 57-59F throughout the catch and release section. We’re seeing lots of caddis in the morning between 6:00 and 9:00 AM. Fireflies have been working towards dusk. Fishing has been challenging on bright days. Nymphing with smaller than usual, (#20 and smaller bead heads have made a big difference. Japanese beetles are working. We had a sixteen inch wild brown take a beetle in a deep pool last night as the mist was rolling in…fish on! Thanks to Stan for the following report: Had a pretty good …

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Tired of wading in ankle deep water and casting trico’s to sipping fish? Join Backwater Angler’s own Jason du Pont on the North Branch of the Potomac. Bang the banks with large streamers and drift thumb sized nymphs through bottomless holes while floating in a raft built for comfort. Jason’s 14ft Outcast Raft has two sturdy casting platforms with thigh braces that will tackle the heavy water on the Potomac. If you’ve tried wading this Western Maryland stream and have wished you were floating instead of swimming now is your chance… Currently booking for July 24 through the 28th and August 14th through the 18th. …

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We will be open Tuesday the 4th from 10:00 AM till 4 PM. The river is at 115 CFs, and water temps are between 57 and 60 F throughout the catch and release section. 115 CFS is a great level for wading , is clear and dry fly fisherman have been having a ball with ants, beetles and caddis….We’ve had a bunch of reports from anglers today fishing Elk Hair Caddis from Bunkerhill upstream through Falls Rd to the Dam with catches from 1/2 dozen to 3 dozen fish per angler. Jeff Lewatowski led a few clients today to what we believe was the largest …

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Did someone say clear water? The river is still flowing at an ideal 122 Cfs and we’re stilll fielding reports of folks having banner days out there. The water throughout most of the catch and release area is shin deep to knee deep. Terrestrials like ants and beetles are working. Small elk hair and cdc caddis sized #18-22 have been producing from Masemore through Falls Rd. Masesmore downstream through York is a good bet for larger terrestrials like hoppers and Japanese Beetles. York Rd to Bluemount Rd looks like great stretch to swing streamers. All told we have 7.6 miles of fishable water that supports …

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Thanks to all that braved the rain today to fish locally. The Gunpowder is beautiful. Masemore Rd. access upstream through Falls is clear and still flowing in the low 100’s, that means knee deep to shin deep water throughout most of the catch and release area-.A strong report from one of our guide trips yesterday related that well over two dozen fish were hooked with a wide variety of terrestrials and nymphs.Water temps are still in the 56-58 F range. Streamers have moved quite a few fish and there is a tiny caddis in a #20-22 that the fish are eating with abandon.