A predominantly well liked location for trout fishing is Washington County in western Maryland. The region holds some of the state's few native wild trout streams. Anglers of all sorts, from spinner caster to fly fishermen cast lines into Antietam and Beaver Creek, for native brook as well as wild brown trout. Those wanting to fish by boat can try Blair's Valley Lake or even Devil's Backbone Park where deep holes yield monster trout, 16 inches or bigger.
Antietam Creek
Antitieam Creek has become a very popular fly fish destination for anglers wanting to catch wild and stocked trout. Maryland State hatchery officials stock areas of Antietam Creek with brown, brook and rainbow trout. However, a guide company located on the grounds of Antietam will take anglers--for a fee--to remote areas, of the creek, to fish for natural trout. Antietam Creek has become an extremely popular spot for whitewater rafters and kayakers. Frequently, paddleboats travel down Antitieam's rushing water, as fisherman-throwing lures into eddies and along the rapids.
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek, flows warm in the winter and by summer, turns cool, even when temperatures reach 80 degrees F or hotter. Area anglers report catching trout up to 4 lbs. on cheese, power bait or live bait, such as minnows and worms. According to Riverfacts.com, rainbow trout from previous years flourish in the deep waters of Beaver Creek. Additionally, Beaver Creek has native brown trout which have survived in the creek every since stocking in 1956, as a part of a program to inhabit Maryland rivers and streams with game fish. Those wanting to fish Beaver creek may find it, a bit crowed during the summer, as Kayakers travel the whitewater current for thrills and excitements.
Blairs Valley Lake
Blairs Valley Lake borders Washington and Franklin counties. During June, July and August, Blaries Valley Lake is inhospitable to trout fishermen. The lake has an over abundant of algae and plant life growing within it. The gooey green plant life covers lures and bait making it difficult to reel in and catch fish. Early Spring and late Fall is the best time to fish, Blairs Valley Lake, as hatchery rainbow trout from West Virginia arrive. The Blair's Valley forestry rangers allow eclectic motorboats to travel across the lake; however, no gas-powered boats can run on the lake.
Devil's Backbone Park
Devils Backbone Park, located in Washington County, is a wonderful place for new comers in landing their first trout. Devils Backbone is a 200-hundred-yard reservoir next to a Maryland Route 68 highway. Surround by trees, with a substantial amount of picnic tables strategically placed within the park grounds, rushing water from the nearby dam holds rainbow and golden trout. Fisherman can fly-fish at the historic stone bridge while rod and reel fisherman can cast below the bridge, to catch a daily, limit up to five trout.
Greenbrier Lake
Greenbrier Lake is situated in Washington County. A man-made lake, extending 42 acres it has areas of beach swimming, boating and trout fishing. Every spring, Maryland's Department of Natural Resources releases 6,000 trout into Geenbrier Lake. In addition, Greenbrier has largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. Those wanting to fish Greenbeier Lake must have a Maryland state-fishing license. Fishermen can use any types of bait expect live minnows, as bait fish is not allowed in the lake.
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