Gunpowder Stream Report and Great Feathers Fly Shop Blog

The Gunpowder has gone through some changes due to rain and releases on on the weekends. As of this morning, Falls Rd. guage is flowing at 115cfs and the tempature is hovering near 60 degrees. At Glencoe Rd., flows are 182 cfs and 66 degrees.

Recent heavy rains have definately had an impact on the lower river. Runoff has dirtied the waters and clarity will be off as long as the storms persist. The flows have been boosted on the weekends which initially will cloud the water in the upper sections temporarily. The increase also brought the temps down. This helps the fishing, but if the pattern continues the flow will be cut back Sunday evening or Monday morning. Mid week flows have been staying around 30cfs which will make fishing more technical and put greater emphasis on presentation.

Tricos have been falling in the early morning usually ending no later than 9:30am. When the sun warms the tree tops, this prompts the spinner fall. Sizes 20 through 24 are the best and the takes will be subtle. Caddis in olive and tan, sizes 16 to 20, are still the best for the rest of the time. Terrestrials are a great bet along the banks and over hangs. Black ants from 14 to 18, beetles, and chernobyl ants have produced results. Streamers work best in the dingy water conditions and use colors that are great contrast to the water color.