Maryland
Savage River below Savage River Dam
Location Snapshot
Savage River below Savage River Dam is a cold western Maryland tailwater flowing from Savage River Reservoir. Brown trout and rainbow trout are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 74.2 CFS
- Gage Height
- 0.9 ft
- Water Temperature
- 58.8 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01597500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
50°F
Feels like
43°F
Wind
5 mph W
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 19, 2026, 9:30 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 67°F / Low 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 64°F / Low 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 66°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 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
The lower Savage River below Savage River Dam is managed for wild brown trout and is sustained by natural reproduction.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Savage River.
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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Maryland DNR
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Maryland DNR
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Maryland DNR
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Maryland DNR
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Garrett, 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
Garrett
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Savage River below Savage River Dam tailwater.
Regulation Summary
Maryland DNR trout and freshwater regulations apply on designated Savage River reaches. Confirm current seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Flow Regulation
Flow can be influenced by Savage River Dam operations. This information is not a condition rating.
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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