The parking lots are empty, the river is low and clear at 32-36 Cfs,and it’s nice and overcast. Water temperature are in the low to mid 50’s and you should be fishing right now. Bwo’s, small caddis and parachute adams on long, fine leaders make for great fishing. Have a hard time turning over long leaders? Try a 9ft 6x Flourocarbon leader. Fly fishing the Gunpowder river….more fun than the tilt a whirl at the fair. Note: We do sell rainjackets…

“As long as the water is cool the fish should not experience too much stress, correct?” Chad Thanks for your question Chad. You are correct. This fish should not experience stress as long as the water is cool. Today, Thursday August 31, water temperatures along the 7.6 mile catch and release section of the Big Gunpowder Falls from Pretty boy Dam to Bluemount Rd ranged from 53 F to 57 F. We’re in constant communication with State Fisheries Managers, biologists, and Baltimore City, which ultimately controls the flow and temperature in the Gunpowder.With their help and our constant monitoring of stream conditions such as flow …

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With the water at 32 CFs expect to cover a good stretch of water before you find fish. That said, the water temperature is still in the high 50’s so the fish are in good shape if a little skittish.Terrestrials and small caddis are still moving fish. Now is a good time to fish the pools and tailouts above Falls Rd. If you find deep runs and undercuts, spend some time trying bead head nymphs and small streamers. Fishing upstream is better with low water conditions so walk the trails down and fish back up.Thanks to Scott for the following stream report. Hi guys. Fished …

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We have the lowest water of the season, make it the past few seasons, at 32 CFs, the water temp is warming a bit and it’s tough to get close to pooled up fish-even with 7x. Abandon all hopes of floating the river in any device. The fish are spooky throughout the catch and release section, so give the lower river a look. Access points such as Bluemount road , Monkton, Upper and Lower Glencoe and Sparks are certainly worth trying. Little Falls joins the Gunpowder at Bluemount and adds a good bit of water to the river at the confluence. Streamers such as black …

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The river is relatively low at 82CFs, clear and cool for August, at 60 F. Mornings are a great time to try nymphing with small pheasant tails coupled with caddis emergers. Beat the boat traffic by getting an early start and covering Masemore upstream through Falls with #16 Bwo’s and Trico Spinners sized #20-22. Can’t see the fly? Grease up your leader with GINK and watch it jump.Fish often sip flies this time of year so unless they’re taking caddis it’s likely that your flies willl just disappear. Want to try another dropper rig that’s more visible? Try a caddis or large attractor like a …

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I fished Wed on the Savage and landed a beautiful 13″ Brookie and then floated the N. Branch with Jeff and Jason on Thursday and landed over a half dozen fish over 14″, (we missed twice as many). We saw fish in excess of 20″ and had a beautiful float. Want to get in on the action? For a full description of an ideal Western Maryland trip we’re calling the Backwater Angler Overnighter: This Fall, Backwater Angler Guides Jason du Pont and Jeff Lewatowski will be hosting anglers in Western Maryland on the Savage river and N. Branch of the Potomac. Available dates are: September …

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