| How nice it is to strain against 50 degree water so close to home. Our goal was to fish some of the scenic rivers in Maryland like the Savage and Casselman, and meet the Green Drake at the Yough towards evening. However, the Savage was much too relaxing and we spent most of the day there. A rather short river as far as distance, but it certainly makes up for it in trout and scenery. No other trout fishery in Md. provides a comparable level of wild trout abundance in such natural surroundings. During a 2002 trout population survey, they estimated there are more than 1,000 wild adult trout per mile (combined species). The survey also showed that there are about 150 brown trout greater than 12 inches per mile, and 37 brook trout greater than nine inches per mile! Flows can vary depending on the release from the dam so please check the website or call (410-962-7687) before a fishing trip. Flows between 50 and 100 cfs are considered good fishing flows. A wading staff is a must and cleats would have also made things easier. |
The Contented Angler
Maryland Fly Fishing
Maryland Fly Fishing
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river flow.
river flow.
No-kill Brook trout fishing. We decided to leave them alone.
Historic Casselman River Bridge (4 acres east of Grantsville in
Garrett County on U.S. Route 40). Originally constructed in 1813-
14, the fine single arch stone bridge once served the old National
Road which linked Cumberland, Maryland with the Ohio River.
The bridge crosses an area named Little Crossings in 1755 by
George Washington, then a young military aide on the staff of
British Gen. Edward Braddock. Braddock led an army against a
French fort near what is now Pittsburgh. Braddock’s army forded
the river at Little Crossings and also retreated back over the same
spot after being defeated by the French.
Garrett County on U.S. Route 40). Originally constructed in 1813-
14, the fine single arch stone bridge once served the old National
Road which linked Cumberland, Maryland with the Ohio River.
The bridge crosses an area named Little Crossings in 1755 by
George Washington, then a young military aide on the staff of
British Gen. Edward Braddock. Braddock led an army against a
French fort near what is now Pittsburgh. Braddock’s army forded
the river at Little Crossings and also retreated back over the same
spot after being defeated by the French.
| Please cast HERE for current conditions |
One can't help but notice how clean and how serious Maryland is
about protecting these areas. We didn't see everything we
intended, but we plan on returning to this beautiful area quite
often.
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The Contented Angler
Amy & Joe Gablick
Lower Burrell, PA. 15068
724-337-0437
about protecting these areas. We didn't see everything we
intended, but we plan on returning to this beautiful area quite
often.
Please wade in HERE for Online Fishing License.
The Contented Angler
Amy & Joe Gablick
Lower Burrell, PA. 15068
724-337-0437
| Savage River Wild Brown. |
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