Northeast
Savage River
Live Conditions
Savage River — Below Savage River Dam near Bloomington
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
27.6 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
69° / 60°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
72° / 55°
Sun
☁️Overcast
74° / 56°
Mon
🌧️Rain showers
80° / 62°
0.36"
Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Savage River.
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Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Savage River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Savage River · June · Early Summer
🟢 Active now at 55.6°F water
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SULPHUR PEAK (size 16-18) — the classic Savage hatch. Light Cahill. Caddis. Best dry-fly month.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
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.
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.