Maryland
Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe
Current River Rating
Poor · 38
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Cloud cover is favorable for daytime trout fishing.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 143 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.34 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:20 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01582500 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
74°F
Feels like
80°F
Wind
5 mph W
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.19 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 82°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 69°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 62°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 81°F / Low 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 84°F / Low 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage GUNPOWDER FALLS AT GLENCOE, MD (01582500). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). Live water temperature (00010) is not currently published at this station. This destination is the Glencoe trout tailwater below Prettyboy Reservoir. It is not Gunpowder Falls near Parkton (01581920) above Prettyboy and not tidal Gunpowder.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Gunpowder Falls.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Maryland's premier Gunpowder Falls trout tailwater at the Glencoe USGS gage below Prettyboy Reservoir. USGS 01582500 provides live streamflow and stage. Live water temperature is not currently published at this station. Trout profile temperature fields are catalog profile semantics, not a live measured 00010 series. This record does not represent Parkton above Prettyboy or tidal Gunpowder.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown trout are the primary Gunpowder Falls tailwater target at Glencoe.
Source: Maryland DNR
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow trout are supported on designated Gunpowder Falls trout reaches.
Source: Maryland DNR
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Baltimore County Gunpowder Falls tailwater trout habitat at the Glencoe gauge reach below Prettyboy Reservoir.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public access is documented by Maryland DNR for Gunpowder Falls trout waters. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point, not a verified put-in pin.
Stocking information
Maryland DNR coldwater fisheries and enhanced trout stocking support Gunpowder Falls trout waters. Confirm current official DNR stocking.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Maryland DNR
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Maryland DNR
Official sources
This destination is the Glencoe tailwater gauge reach only. Verify current Maryland DNR trout rules before fishing.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Baltimore, Maryland
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Baltimore
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Gunpowder Falls at Glencoe tailwater gauge reach
Regulation Summary
Maryland DNR trout and freshwater regulations apply on designated Gunpowder Falls reaches. Confirm current seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Flow Regulation
Flow can be influenced by Prettyboy Reservoir operations upstream of the Glencoe gauge. This note is disclosure only and is not a hydrologic correction model.
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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