The Gunpowder is flowing at 34 Cfs, is clear and is swinging in temperature from 52 to 56 degrees F in the catch and release section. Anglers and boaters are finding lots of exposed gravel from Masemore upstream. Folks have been connecting with small caddis in the #18-20 range in the riffles and Blue Winged Olive emergers sized #20 in the flats. Hoppers are still worth a shot along grassy meadow stretches of the Gunpowder River like Bunkerhill Rd and Upper Glencoe Rd. Long leaders in the 9ft to 12ft range ending in 6 or 7x are necessary to get the job done. Cream and …

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A friendly reminder from Jennie to be sure to stop in to the shop for flies, and advice the next time you’re up on the river. These two shots speak volumes about firsthand knowledge in practice at Bunkerhill Rd access–afterwork fun! Related post: Gunpowder River Reload and a Warm Welcome for a Returning Staff Member

The Gunpowder is flowing at 31 CFs, is 54F to 56F in the catch and release section and is clear. The MD DNR Fisheries shocking survey is over. Thanks to all who participated! We’ve heard good initial reports of young of the year and a lone American eel at the Falls Rd station. The Bluemount station continues to produce chunky wild trout and seemingly limitless suckers and sculpins-their is a connection here. As soon as the official #’s are out we’ll post them on the site. Until then get out and find some wild browns on the end of your line. Until the first hard …

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