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Maryland - Gunpowder Falls
Beat the heat and catch coldwater trout at Gunpowder Falls, an exceptional tailwater fishery running out from Prettyboy Dam a few miles west of Exit 27 on Interstate 83. Back in 1987, Trout Unlimited put together a deal with the authorities to start coldwater releases from the dam. As a result, wild and stocked brown, brook, and rainbow trout are all in play. The action is best near the dam. Most of the fishing is in Gunpowder Falls State Park. Park office, 410-592-2897; www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/gunpowder.html
Guide's Tips
Species: Trout
Guide: Backwater Angler; backwaterangler.com; 410-329-6821
Rig Specifics: Use a 7 1/2- to 8 1/2-foot, 3- to 5-weight fly rod. Use long (10 to 12 feet), light leaders with 6X to 7X tippets. The sulfur hatches can be hot and heavy now.
Quick Tip: Float your fly through the riffles in the late afternoon and evening. Most of the wild browns sit right at the base of these fast stretches.
Where to Fish: Masemore Road has access to great fishing.
Beat the heat and catch coldwater trout at Gunpowder Falls, an exceptional tailwater fishery running out from Prettyboy Dam a few miles west of Exit 27 on Interstate 83. Back in 1987, Trout Unlimited put together a deal with the authorities to start coldwater releases from the dam. As a result, wild and stocked brown, brook, and rainbow trout are all in play. The action is best near the dam. Most of the fishing is in Gunpowder Falls State Park. Park office, 410-592-2897; www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/gunpowder.html
Guide's Tips
Species: Trout
Guide: Backwater Angler; backwaterangler.com; 410-329-6821
Rig Specifics: Use a 7 1/2- to 8 1/2-foot, 3- to 5-weight fly rod. Use long (10 to 12 feet), light leaders with 6X to 7X tippets. The sulfur hatches can be hot and heavy now.
Quick Tip: Float your fly through the riffles in the late afternoon and evening. Most of the wild browns sit right at the base of these fast stretches.
Where to Fish: Masemore Road has access to great fishing.
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