The Gunpowder River is clear, flowing at 68 Cfs and 38.8 degrees F. Midges and stonefly nymphs are a good bet. The trails are icy so it’s better to access the River carefully at Masemore or York Rd access points and stay in the River. Windy days have been better spent tying flies or organizing boxes for the spring. Thanks to Emma Reider for the great shots taken along the Gunpowder River and to Josh for the stream report:
After the snow storm came through this past week temperatures have been intimidating. Dressing in the correct clothing this time of year can make or break your time on the water. I have been wearing a Capilene 3 top from Patagonia as a base layer then adding a fleece or shell over it. Wearing a warm hat and gloves is also key. The Simms wool fingerless gloves are easy to fish with but keep one very warm. With such cold temperatures, fishing has been tough. Nymphing with a small stonefly or midge imitation will be your best chance for the next few weeks until we start to see the Black fly hatches in the upper River. After that, the stoneflies will pick up towards the end of the month.