Gunpowder Stream Report and Great Feathers Fly Shop Blog

Having just returned from McHenry, Md, the report for the North Branch of the Potomac is great. Last week, there was a huge release, around 1000 cfs., but it has been cut back to reveal some exellent conditions. The water was still moving at a good clip, 400-ish, but the holes and pocket water were giving back. In the group, there were three fish caught over 20 inches and many more in the high teens.
Flies that were working in the pockets included stones, egg patterns and copper johns. In the holes, caddis and terrestrials were still the go-to flies. The fish were feisty and the rainbows were airing it out! Some amazing aerials were going on.
The "where" was upstream of the parking area about 3/4 of a mile and on the way back.
Reports on the Savage were mixed to say the least. Water temps were up! Not great, but a good midge fisherman should not have too much trouble.



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