If you're fishing the Potomac in the vicinity of Harpers Ferry and downstream, the Point of Rocks gage is the one to watch, http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?01638500. If igage height is above 2.0 ft. that's too much water to contend with IMO. Better that it be 2.0 ft and falling, although I like wading in the Harpers vicinity best if it's under 1.75 ft.
There's a useful map here, http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?01638500 that shows all the USGS gages in the Potomac River basin. Interstate Commissison on Potomac River Basin also has info and sells some good maps too. https://www.potomacriver.org/resources/maps/
Like Carl, I prefer to wait for warmer weather and wade wet, and still I've had my share of dunkings and in one knee bruising and palm abrading case a very large smallie took my gear hostage. ;-)
Mark
On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 5:44:15 PM UTC-4, Lisa Friday wrote:
-- There's a useful map here, http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?01638500 that shows all the USGS gages in the Potomac River basin. Interstate Commissison on Potomac River Basin also has info and sells some good maps too. https://www.potomacriver.org/resources/maps/
Like Carl, I prefer to wait for warmer weather and wade wet, and still I've had my share of dunkings and in one knee bruising and palm abrading case a very large smallie took my gear hostage. ;-)
Mark
On Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 5:44:15 PM UTC-4, Lisa Friday wrote:
Hello all, I am looking to make my first trip out to the Potomac next Sat (May 7th) and I'm looking for suggestions on where to wade. I'm aware that the rain may make it difficult to wade next weekend so it could just turn into a scouting trip. I do like to catch fish but I also like to get away from the crowds so I'm not afraid to may a hike to a more secluded fishing hole. Any suggestion on areas I should look into would be greatly appreciated. I have a 6 and an 8 weight rod and a large supply of wolly buggers, crayfish and closures. Any suggestions on which rod to use and favorite patterns would also be helpful. Also, do you guys suggest using a PFD when wading?
Thanks!
Lisa
http://www.tpfr.org
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