Gunpowder Stream Report and Great Feathers Fly Shop Blog

Finally, the water is up!! At Parkton, the flow is at 91cfs and at Glencoe it is 189cfs. Tempertures are in the high 40's throughout the river and there are active fish!!

The caddis are still coming off periodically throughout the day and dries have been successful. 16 through 20 brown and tan Elk-hairs and cdc patterns are the ones. Phesant tail, hare's ears, tan caddis emergers and copper johs in sizes 18 through 22 have also produced. Midges have been hatching in grey and tan and they are as small as you can stand. Fish have been seen coming up to specks on the surface that are hard to see with the naked eye. Griffiths gnats and small midge pupa in 20-26 will work. Olive and baetis patterns are getting their attention as well.

All reports from the river have been very positive and there are fish getting caught. With the flows up, the fish have been very active. The spawn will be starting within the next few weeks and the bigger fish will be on the prowl. The conditions are great and you should take advantage of this while it lasts. The weather for the weekend shows showers which will be great for the Olives. Don't let the weather scare you off!!! Bad weather can mean great fishing.