There are a couple of public parking lots on the north and south side of Colesville Rd/Columbia Pike that provided access to that portion of the stream. I spent a little bit of time in the slower, murkier portion upstream, but the fishing wasn't very interesting. There was a beautiful heron posted up along the shore, which is usually a good sign and provided some fun bird watching for a bit. The area downstream from Colesville Rd, however, was a lot of fun to explore. There's a small gorge with plenty of bolders and small connecting pools. Unfortunately, there was no sign of the stocked trout, yet I was entertained with the panfish who seemed to strike every few casts. They went crazy for generic beadhead nymphs, as well as a few strikes on a parachute adams. The water level is pretty shallow (just a couple of feet) with some pools nearing waist high. There were enough riffles and open shore space to practice casting, mending, and presentation. There were very few people out exploring the trails, so it felt very secluded. If you want to pretend you're spending an afternoon on a secret mountain stream, I highly recommend this portion of the Northwest Branch.
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