What flies are hatching on the Savage River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Savage River include Caddis, Blue-Winged Olive. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Savage River?

The Savage River is running at 60.3 CFS at the Below Savage River Dam near Bloomington gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Savage River fishable today?

Yes — Savage River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 60.3 CFS at the Below Savage River Dam near Bloomington gauge.

Savage River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Savage River — Below Savage River Dam near Bloomington

Fishable

60.3CFS

Discharge

0.78ft

Gauge Height

56.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 58 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.73 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

73°FMainly clear

Wind 8 mph27.73 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

🌫️

Foggy

77° / 60°

Tomorrow

☁️

Overcast

79° / 56°

Wed

☁️

Overcast

81° / 66°

Thu

🌦️

Drizzle

85° / 66°

0.17"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

9.4

Time of Day

Using: 60.3 CFS · 56.3°F · Terrestrials. Caddis. Late sulphurs. Cold consistent tailwater holds 18"+ browns.

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Savage River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Savage River · August · Late Summer

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🟢 Active now at 56.3°F water

CaddisBlue-Winged Olive

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JanDec

Terrestrials. Caddis. Late sulphurs. Cold consistent tailwater holds 18"+ browns.

CaddisTerrestrials

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Savage River

The Savage River tailwater below Savage River Reservoir in Garrett County is Maryland's best tailwater and a legitimate world-class trout destination, hosting the World Fly Fishing Championship in 1992. The Army Corps dam's cold hypolimnetic releases maintain near-perfect temperatures year-round, supporting exceptional populations of large wild brown and rainbow trout in a remote, rugged canyon setting. The 4-mile tailwater fishery rewards anglers who can read technical water and match demanding hatches.

SulphurCaddisHendricksonLight CahillBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Entire 4-mile tailwater: Trophy Trout regulations — year-round open season, 2-fish daily creel limit, 18" minimum for brown trout. From dam to Allegany Suspension Bridge (1.25 mi): fly-fishing only. From Allegany Suspension Bridge to mouth (2.75 mi): artificial flies or lures only, single hook required. CFS alone does not indicate fishability — check dam release schedules.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Savage River with more confidence.