Maryland Fishing Reports
Updated: 2/21/19
Gunpowder River
Water Temp and Condition: Low-40s; High but fishable
Best Time to Fish: Mid-Day
Fish Species: Wild Browns, Brook Trout, Stocked Rainbows
Flies: Weighted Streamers, Midges, Generic Nymphs
Tips: Swing streamers through deeper runs, use weight to get nymphs down in the water column.
Updated: 2/22/19
Beaver Creek
Water Temp and Condition: Mid-40s; Stained, fishable
Best Time to Fish: All Day
Fish Species: Wild Browns, Wild and Stocked Rainbows
Flies: Weighted Streamers, Midges, Scuds, Nymphs
Tips: Swing streamers through deeper runs, use weight to get nymphs down in the water column. Look for rising fish on warmer days.
Updated: 2/17/19
Big Hunting Creek
Water Temp and Condition: High-30s; High and fishable
Best Time to Fish: Mid-Day (Warmest Part of the Day)
Fish Species: Wild Browns, Brook Trout, Stocked Rainbows
Flies: Weighted Streamers, Generic Nymphs
Tips: Swing streamers through deeper runs, use weight to get nymphs down in the water. Fish during the warmest part of day.
Updated: 2/17/19
Catoctin Mountain Streams
Water Temp and Condition: High-30s; High and fishable
Best Time to Fish: Mid-Day (Warmest Part of Day)
Fish Species: Brook Trout, Brown Trout
Flies: Weighted Streamers, Midges, Scuds, Nymphs
Tips: Swing small streamers through deeper sections of stream. Nymphs will attract attention as well. If we get a day or two in the 60s, try dry flies in the afternoon.