I’ve been pretty lucky this spring in that my fishing days have timed well with dropping water. I’ve managed to avoid being washed out all spring and have even gotten quite a tan on the sunny days. Sure, i’ve fished through some hogher water and wished I had a wading staff a few times but for the most part it’s been a great spring
On Thursday I hit the road for the Gunpowder Falls and was met with higher flows than I’d seen in person all spring. It was a reminder that, even in a tail-water situation, you can’t control the weather. I drove around and snapped a few pics but didn’t bother putting my waders on.
The water coming over the dam was impressive but the feeder creeks downstream were heartbreakingly muddy. Only a few miles below the dam the river was flowing high and brown. It’ll take a few days for the river to bounce back from this one. Be sure to check the river gauges here before heading out. Over 300 can be some tough wading even for folks who know the river well. If you slip you’re swimming for sure at the current levels. It’s dropping fast but with more rain predicted this afternoon I’ll be watching weather.com for sure.