NORTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MARYLAND

North Branch Potomac River


April 29, 2024

The North Branch Potomac River is a popular fishing area located in western Maryland, USA. It is known for its abundance of smallmouth bass, along with other species such as walleye, musky, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and camping in the surrounding mountains. Fishing tips include using lures such as crankbaits and soft plastics. The best time to visit is in the late spring and early summer when the water temperatures are between 65-75°F. The average temperature during this time is around 70°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass
Image Alt Walleye

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site

Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Largemouth Bass

Orchard Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Briery Branch Day Use Area

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Savage River Reservoir

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye

Bealers Ferry Boat Launch

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

White Sulphur Pond

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Moody Boat Launch

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • White Perch • Yellow Perch

Batzell Boat Launch

Battie Mixon Ponds

Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

SOUTH ACCESS`
Youghiogheny Watershed, Pennsylvania
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL TRAIL HANCOCK
Conococheague-Opequon Watershed, Maryland
MARKLETON
Youghiogheny Watershed, Pennsylvania
TUBS RUN
Youghiogheny Watershed, Pennsylvania
GORDON LAKE BOAT ACCESS
North Branch Potomac Watershed, Pennsylvania
KOON LAKE BOAT ACCESS
North Branch Potomac Watershed, Pennsylvania
SOMERFIELD NORTH BOAT RAMP
Youghiogheny Watershed, Pennsylvania
NORTH ACCESS
Youghiogheny Watershed, Pennsylvania
SPILLWAY RECREATION AREA
Youghiogheny Watershed, Pennsylvania
OUTFLOW
Youghiogheny Watershed, Pennsylvania

Rafting & Kayaking

STATE PARK BRIDGE TO NORTH FORK
Cheat Watershed, West-Virginia
BEGINS AS RIVER PASSES UNDER THE HERRINGTON MANOR ROAD BRIDGE AT OAKLAND, MARYLAND TO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARY OF FRIENDSVILLE, MARYLAND
Youghiogheny Watershed, Maryland
CAPON BRIDGE TO ENDS JUST SOUTH OF LARGENT
Cacapon-Town Watershed, Virginia
PERENNIAL STREAM AT FORKS TO DOLLY SODS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Cheat Watershed, West-Virginia
NORTH FORK TO HICKORY LICK RUN
Cheat Watershed, West-Virginia
BEGINS WHERE THE LOST RIVER BECOMES THE CACAPON RIVER TO WARDENSVILLE
Cacapon-Town Watershed, West-Virginia
ENTER OTTER CREEK WILDERNESS TO EXIT OTTER CREEK WILDERNESS
Cheat Watershed, West-Virginia
BEGINS SOUTH OF LARGENT TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE POTOMAC AT GREAT CACAPON
Cacapon-Town Watershed, West-Virginia
HEADWATERS ADJACENT TO FDT 573 TO STATE ROUTE 622 BRIDGE
North Fork Shenandoah Watershed, Virginia
BEGINS BELOW THE YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER LAKE DAM IN CONFLUENCE, PENNSYLVANIA TO ENDS IN SOUTH CONNELLSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Youghiogheny Watershed, Pennsylvania

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

State Game Lands 279

State Game Lands 273

Griftlo Park

State Game Lands 184

Little Juniata Natural Area

State Game Lands 166

State Game Lands 108

State Game Lands 322

State Game Lands 267

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