river in Maryland, USA
Cold releases from Prettyboy Dam make Gunpowder Falls one of the East Coast's best wild brown trout streams, with a celebrated catch-and-return reach from the dam to Bluemount Road and stocked put-and-take water downstream. Located in a blue-ribbon tailwater below Prettyboy Reservoir in Baltimore County.
Gunpowder Falls is a river in Maryland, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Gunpowder Falls can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Gunpowder Falls.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Gunpowder Falls. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Gunpowder Falls:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Gunpowder Falls:
Anglers at Gunpowder Falls can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Gunpowder Falls before you cast a line.
Gunpowder Falls is a river in Maryland, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.