Copyright 2009 James Marsh
Fly Fishing The Savage River In
Maryland
The Savage River is situated entirely within the Savage
River State Forest. Its upper freestone section is almost
three-forth of the length of the entire river and is quite
remote. It has lots of small spring feed tributaries and is
a relatively small to medium size stream with wild brook
trout. The freestone stream flows into the Savage River
Reservoir created by dam. The reservoir is stocked with
brown and brook trout.
The part that is of the most interest to fly anglers is the
tailwater section of the river. Water from the bottom of
the reservoir flows from the dam at a constant
fifty-degree temperature. It has lots of deep, swift flowing
runs, deep pools and some sections of riffles. It has
plenty of wild brook and brown trout. The reproduction is
great and there is no need for any stocking. It was
discontinued in 1990. The Potomac tailwater is one of
the best wild trout streams in the middle Atlantic region.
The river is bordered with rhododendron and mountain
azaleas. The mountains have large stands of Hemlock
and hardwood trees and it is a beautiful place to fish.
The tailwater is managed as a "Trophy Trout" area. It is
divided into two sections. The first section starting below
the dam is designated as "Fly Fishing Only". It extends
for a mile and a quarter from the dam to the Allegana
Bridge. The "Trophy Trout Management Area" extends
from the Allegana Bridge to the confluence with the
Potomac River, a distance of just under three miles.
Seasons:
The fishing season is open year-round and due to the
constant temperature of the water, fly fishing the Savage
River tailwater is good the entire year.
Spring:
This tailwater has numerous hatches of aquatic insects
and Springtime is a great time to fish.
Summer:
The water stays cool throughout the tailwater even on
the hottest days of summer and provides good fishing.
Fall:
The brown and brook trout spawn in the fall and the
fishing is excellent.
Winter:
You can catch trout on midges throughout the winter
months.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Savage River
The river consist of pocket water that falls at a fairly
steep decent. Its bottom consist of coble and boulders
that are very slick. The river has a high PH level and
which is responsible for its large hatches of aquatic
insects.
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Maryland
The Savage River is situated entirely within the Savage
River State Forest. Its upper freestone section is almost
three-forth of the length of the entire river and is quite
remote. It has lots of small spring feed tributaries and is
a relatively small to medium size stream with wild brook
trout. The freestone stream flows into the Savage River
Reservoir created by dam. The reservoir is stocked with
brown and brook trout.
The part that is of the most interest to fly anglers is the
tailwater section of the river. Water from the bottom of
the reservoir flows from the dam at a constant
fifty-degree temperature. It has lots of deep, swift flowing
runs, deep pools and some sections of riffles. It has
plenty of wild brook and brown trout. The reproduction is
great and there is no need for any stocking. It was
discontinued in 1990. The Potomac tailwater is one of
the best wild trout streams in the middle Atlantic region.
The river is bordered with rhododendron and mountain
azaleas. The mountains have large stands of Hemlock
and hardwood trees and it is a beautiful place to fish.
The tailwater is managed as a "Trophy Trout" area. It is
divided into two sections. The first section starting below
the dam is designated as "Fly Fishing Only". It extends
for a mile and a quarter from the dam to the Allegana
Bridge. The "Trophy Trout Management Area" extends
from the Allegana Bridge to the confluence with the
Potomac River, a distance of just under three miles.
Seasons:
The fishing season is open year-round and due to the
constant temperature of the water, fly fishing the Savage
River tailwater is good the entire year.
Spring:
This tailwater has numerous hatches of aquatic insects
and Springtime is a great time to fish.
Summer:
The water stays cool throughout the tailwater even on
the hottest days of summer and provides good fishing.
Fall:
The brown and brook trout spawn in the fall and the
fishing is excellent.
Winter:
You can catch trout on midges throughout the winter
months.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Savage River
The river consist of pocket water that falls at a fairly
steep decent. Its bottom consist of coble and boulders
that are very slick. The river has a high PH level and
which is responsible for its large hatches of aquatic
insects.
(Click Here to Continue)
| Type of Stream Tailwater/Freestone Species Brown Trout (wild) Brook Trout (native) Rainbow Trout (not stocked but swim up from the Potomac) Size Small Location Southwestern Maryland Nearest Towns Bloomington, Maryland Season Year-round Access: Tailwater Easy - Freestone Tough Non-Resident License State of Maryland Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Dam Discharges: U. S. Corps of Engineers Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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Savage River
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