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Stocked rainbow trout ranging from nine inches up to a few 20+ inch trophies can be found throughout the put-and-take and two-trout/day sections of the river from mid-October through early June and provide excellent fishing recreation for fly, lure and bait anglers.
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May 11, 2024 · The Patapsco River in Maryland is a popular fishing spot for anglers, with a variety of fish species available including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, catfish, and rainbow trout. Nearby activities include hiking, kayaking, and camping.
Mar 28, 2011 · The South Branch offers numerous access points with plenty of parking. While the river is not classic “trout water”, there is enough structure distributed throughout its length to provide an interesting day of fishing. The bottom is mostly sand and mud with scattered rocks offering appealing targets for your lure.
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This section of the Patapsco River, extends from Woodstock, Maryland all the way downstream to where Interstate 95 crosses the river, is located within Howard County.
Patapsco Valley State Park-Daniels Road Trailhead 2090 Daniels Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043 Patapsco Valley State Park Old Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043 Patapsco Valley State Park-Hollofield Area 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043 Patapsco River State Park-Avalon Area 6115 River Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075
The Patapsco River can be accessed at Daniels Road by following Route 29 to its end and taking a right turn onto Rogers Avenue followed by a left turn onto Old Frederick Road and then a left turn onto Daniels Road. By continuing on Old Frederick Road, you can access the Patapsco River where the road crosses the river.
There is a paved parking lot at the Hollofield Area and gravel parking lots at Daniels Road Trailhead, Old Frederick Road and Avalon access points. The Daniels Road Trailhead area has a dirt canoe/kayak put-in/take-out just above Daniels Dam.
You can fly fish from the bank or by wading in the stream. Focus on casting to the riffles and deeper pools.
Spring: Rainbow trout (stocked) Summer/Fall:Smallmouth bass, rock bass, redbreast sunfish and fallfish
Recommend bringing 4-5 weight fly rods with floating fly lines with 9' leaders with 3x tippets. For smallmouth bass and panfish, recommend poppers, wooly buggers, and insect patterns with rubber legs. For Rainbow Trout, recommend minnow imitations and wooly buggers.
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May 31, 2008 · The Patapsco River, other than the black bass catch-and-release section just downstream of Daniels, is a put-and-take fishery. The DNR actually pleads on their site that fishermen keep any trout they catch up to the two-a-day limit since the river warms to the point of lethality in the summer.
Patapsco Valley State Park. Daniels Area Fishing. Fishing is open in the area above and below the dam. Note: Like all other dams on the Patapsco River, activity is prohibited within 300 feet of the dam.
