How to go fish the North Branch Potomac River

The months we list for the North Branch Potomac River are March, April, May, September, October, November. August is outside that window, so this brief is written for September, the next month we list.

September

No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.

Flies to tie — September

We hold no hatch chart for September on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

Jennings-Randolph Dam Tailout
39.490, -79.080parking
Barnum WV Access
39.470, -79.050parking
Elk Garden Access
39.430, -79.010parking
Bloomington MD
39.520, -79.100parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Maryland or West Virginia fishing license required depending on which bank you are fishing. Trout stamp required. Check Maryland DNR and WV DNR for current regulations on designated special management sections.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the North Branch Potomac River page →