Location · MD

Gunpowder Falls — Big Falls

Baltimore County, MD · shoreline

The Big Falls section of the Gunpowder River is one of Maryland's premier wild trout streams — a designated Catch-and-Return, artificial-lures-only fishery. Wild brown trout are the main draw; access via Gunpowder Falls State Park.

Catch-and-return, artificial lures only in the Quality Fishery section. No bait. Parking at Big Falls Road or Masemore Road. Popular — arrive early on weekends.

Right now

Water temp
50°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Tide phase
incoming
Sunrise / sunset
6:18 AM / 7:50 PM
Moon
first quarter, 33% illuminated
Solunar windows
12:50 AM - 1:50 AM · 4:40 AM - 6:40 AM · 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM · 5:10 PM - 7:10 PM
Forecast
Sunny

Best species to target today

  1. Brown Trout Salmo trutta
    74/100