It’s hot out there and much cooler along the river.Flow is at 111 CFs, gin clear and the water temp is 62 F at Falls Rd. Ants, beetles caddis and hoppers are still producing. Use 12ft to 14ft leaders ending in 7x and hold on, the wild brown trout are getting bigger in the Gunpowder. Could the fishing get any better? Thanks to Max and Marty for the following reports: Hey guys I went fishing on Wednesday below Bunker Hill, and caught a dozen nice fish. They were taking size 14 Green Weenies in the deep pools, and some size 22 elk hair caddis’ in …

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The 28-32″ Wild Brown lurking in the Gunpowder was hooked again on a guide trip this morning. Jeff Lewatowski guided two lucky anglers to the monster fish. Ants , caddis and beetles are still all the rage, water is at a 113 CFs and at a great level for wading and 58-60 degrees F in the catch and release section of the Gunpowder.Mornings have been very productive with small terrestrials and nymphs such as a pheasant tail in the #16-18 range. Plan on fishing even during passing showers. we’ve had clear water even after heavy rains… Thanks to Corbin and Stan for the following stream …

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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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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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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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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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