Fly Rods
Redington Classic Trout Fly Rod
A smooth, moderate-action rod that is forgiving for new casters and protects light tippet.
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A cold tailwater below Prettyboy Dam with wild brown trout near Baltimore.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Gunpowder Falls for brown trout. The best months overall are Mar to May, Sep to Nov. In October, brown trout is in season, and Parachute Adams, Blue-Winged Olive and Pheasant Tail Nymph are a good place to start. There are 12 shops within 60 miles (3 fly, 9 bait and tackle); the closest is Backwater Angler in Monkton, 3 mi away. Check the live USGS flow and water temperature before you head out. Susquehanna Flats is 30 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
Mar to May, Sep to Nov
In October
Brown Trout
Methods
Fly fishing
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What You'll Catch
Gunpowder Falls Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
6 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Parachute Adams #12-20
FlyDry Fly
Shop This FlyBlue-Winged Olive #16-22
FlyDry Fly
Shop This FlyPheasant Tail Nymph #14-20
FlyNymph
Shop This FlyPat's Rubber Legs #4-10
FlyNymph
Shop This FlyWoolly Bugger #2-10
FlyStreamer
Shop This FlySculpin Streamer #2-6
FlyStreamer · Low light and fall.
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Brown Trout
Fly 9 ft 5 or 6 wt rod, floating line for dries and nymphs, sink-tip with 0X to 2X for streamers.
Spin / Cast 6.5 to 7 ft light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 6 to 8 lb line. Jerkbaits and inline spinners.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Gunpowder Falls
Fly Rods
Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod Outfit
A complete rod, reel, and line outfit that covers most trout water and small-stream bass.
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Redington Behemoth Fly Reel
A strong, sealed drag at a modest price, made in sizes from trout to saltwater.
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RIO Gold Fly Line
A trout line that casts dries delicately and turns over nymph rigs.
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Scientific Anglers Mastery Infinity Fly Line
A smooth-shooting, all-around freshwater line.
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RIO Fluorocarbon Tippet
Low-visibility tippet for nymphs and wary fish in clear water.
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RIO Tapered Trout Leaders
Nine foot tapered leaders in 3X to 6X for dries and nymphs.
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Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Waders
Durable, breathable waders that hold up to seasons of wading.
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Within 60 Miles
Shops Near Gunpowder Falls
Bait & Tackle
Great Feathers
Sparks Glencoe, Maryland· 5 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Sparks Glencoe, MD.
Bait & Tackle
Harford Crabbing & Tackle
Darlington, Maryland· 19 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Darlington, MD.
Bait & Tackle
Bowleys Bait & Tackle
Middle River, Maryland· 21 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Middle River, MD.
Bait & Tackle
Bowlelys Bait & Tackle, Inc
Baltimore, Maryland· 22 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Baltimore, MD.
Bait & Tackle
Tochterman's Fishing Tackle
Baltimore, Maryland· 22 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Baltimore, MD.
Bait & Tackle
Edgemere Bait and Tackle
Sparrows Point, Maryland· 26 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Sparrows Point, MD.
Make It a Trip
Nearby Water
Saltwater & Coast · Maryland · 30 mi
Susquehanna Flats
Grass flats at the head of the Chesapeake with striped bass and largemouth. Check current Maryland spawning-season closures.
Striped Bass · Largemouth Bass
Rivers & Streams · Pennsylvania · 46 mi
Yellow Breeches Creek
A limestone creek at Allenberry with a famous catch-and-release stretch and white fly hatch.
Brown Trout · Rainbow Trout
Rivers & Streams · Pennsylvania · 48 mi
Susquehanna River
A wide, shallow river near Harrisburg with famous smallmouth fishing.
Smallmouth Bass · Walleye
Saltwater & Coast · Maryland · 70 mi
Chesapeake Bay
Striped bass from the bridges to the flats, plus speckled trout and red drum to the south.
Striped bass · Red drum · Speckled trout