fishing report

The River is flowing at 37 CFS, is 42 degrees F and clear. Lots of edge ice and areas of the River were slicked over downstream of Monkton through Friday. With the rain and sleet this morning those areas are opening up. Chest waders, studded boots and a wading staff are must have items to fish safely through the “just now” seasonal weather. Stoneflies with zebra midges droppers are best fished in the fastest shallow riffles one can find. Streamer fishing is a great way to stay warm and cover a lot of water. Be sure to use the trails avoid wading through the redds …

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The Gunpowder River is still a little green, and is flowing at 90 CFs at 52 F. The river is clearing and the wild fish are waiting. With mild weather forecast throughout the weekend get out of the house with friends and family and fly fish a little. Prince nymphs and other stonefly patterns are a good bet. Streamers fishing has been tough lately but if we get some rain and a bump in flow things could swing the other way. Studs are great idea this time of year as one if starting early will likely be walking on frosty trails. Thanks to Alex McCrickard …

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The Gunpowder River is a little green and flowing at 90 Cfs and is 55.5 F. Many fishing this week have been surprised by the excellent flows and ideal water temperatures to fly fish for wild brown trout. BWo’s and small midges have been coming off mid morning in the flats up and downstream of Masemore Rd. Parking has been tight at the upper and lower lots at Falls rd in the past week as many folks are out “leaf watching” so a full parking lot does not denote a river full of fly fishers. Streamers on a sink tip are a good bet in …

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The Gunpowder River is clear, 53 degrees F. and has just dropped in flow from 104 Cfs to 48 CFS. I spent a very enjoyable morning fishing with Tom. We saw a Great Blue Heron, Kingfishers and a Bald Eagle and plenty of fish rising to tricos and a few caddis. That said, water temps have dropped a bit and nymphing might be a better approach through the weekend. Tiny BWO’s and zebra midges-the smaller the better as leaves are starting to drop. This time of year Terrestrials fished among the leaves is always a good bet. Thanks to Alex McCrickard for the excellent (per …

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Please join us for a fly fishing school. On Sunday, October 23, a Backwater Angler Guide will be teaching a fly fishing school that is ideal for beginners. If you’re planning on fly fishing in Maryland, or anywhere else for that matter, this course is a great introduction to the sport. The school covers knots, casting, gear and fly selection. Class is held from 10:00 AM till 1:00 PM. Cost is $125 per person and includes the use of gear. A Maryland non-tidal fishing license and trout stamp is required and may be purchased at the shop with check or cash the day of the …

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The Gunpowder River is clear, flowing at 127 Cfs and is 56.5 degrees F. With flows now dropping a bit after the rains this week, large streamers on a sink-tip have been working fine in the tailouts, bend pools and logjams. No need to fish 6x, bring your rain jacket and enjoy the fall weather along a River that supports wild fish and is surrounded by 2,500 acres of State park! Thanks to Gene for the stream report, photo and a Yorkshire take on the gloomy weather. The high, consistent flow the past week at around 130 cfs have been producing excellent subsurface fishing with …

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