North Branch Potomac flotable cfs range

[Streamhawk]

Hello all! Looking to float the North Branch of the Potomac this June/July. Was wondering what range of CFS is good for float fishing. We will be floating Westernport to McCoole. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[silverfox]

Hello all! Looking to float the North Branch of the Potomac this June/July. Was wondering what range of CFS is good for float fishing. We will be floating Westernport to McCoole. Any help would be appreciated.

I won't float Westernport to McCoole at anything less than 250 from JRL and +/- 75 out of Savage. It might be possible with a smaller raft below those flows, but you'll likely have to get out and drag in a few spots.

 

[ryansheehan]

I won't float Westernport to McCoole at anything less than 250 from JRL and +/- 75 out of Savage. It might be possible with a smaller raft below those flows, but you'll likely have to get out and drag in a few spots.

Agree with Silverfox the only thing I will add is that sometimes George's creek can add some water into the equation. Maybe not a ton in June/July though, here is a link to the gauge.Georges

 

[Streamhawk]

I won't float Westernport to McCoole at anything less than 250 from JRL and +/- 75 out of Savage. It might be possible with a smaller raft below those flows, but you'll likely have to get out and drag in a few spots.

Thanks for the info, really appreciate that. With the low in mind, what would you say is the high cfs when you won't float to fish.

 

[Streamhawk]

Agree with Silverfox the only thing I will add is that sometimes George's creek can add some water into the equation. Maybe not a ton in June/July though, here is a link to the gauge.Georges

Thanks for the heads up on George's creek, appreciate that. Looking forward to fly fishing it, have heard good things about this part of the river.

 

[silverfox]

Thanks for the info, really appreciate that. With the low in mind, what would you say is the high cfs when you won't float to fish.

If I had to set an upper limit to float/fish I'd say 600 out of JRL. Even that is pushing it for the fish though IMO. They like stable flows in the 200-400 range, and if floating it, again, ideally around 300-400 is best.

 

[Streamhawk]

If I had to set an upper limit to float/fish I'd say 600 out of JRL. Even that is pushing it for the fish though IMO. They like stable flows in the 200-400 range, and if floating it, again, ideally around 300-400 is best.

Again, much appreciated. Right now the NB Potomac @ Luke is 1620 cfs and the lower Savage is 304 cfs, so she's ripping right now. Thanks again for the information!! Looking forward to floating it soon.