Backwater Angler

Backwater Angler Backwater Angler is a Full Service FlyShop located Just Steps from the Gunpowder River in Monkton, Maryland, USA

01/12/2026
01/12/2026

In response to six years of low recruitment, Maryland recreational anglers who fish this year for yellow perch (Perca flavescens) in tidal waters, and freshwater streams and rivers will be allowed to keep five yellow perch per person per day. The minimum size for recreational anglers remains 9 inches.

Read about the change: https://mddnr.info/4qR6QI9

Thanks to Max for the October 4 stream report! Flows are still up but the water has not cooled down quite yet.  Please s...
10/14/2025

Thanks to Max for the October 4 stream report! Flows are still up but the water has not cooled down quite yet. Please stop by on Thursdays from 10 till 6 and watch Max tie up some Jig streamers!

Flows are still up at around 145 Cf/s and an average temp around 56 degrees. The river has held a nice green coloring which means subsurface has been most

The Gunpowder River awaits! The shop will be open this Sunday from 9 till 3. Drop in and say hi to Kevin while you’re ou...
09/28/2025

The Gunpowder River awaits! The shop will be open this Sunday from 9 till 3. Drop in and say hi to Kevin while you’re out enjoying ideal flows of 150CFS. Fisheries just finished up some amazing work Tuesday and Wednesday and man are there some beautiful wild fish in the river! Streamers are the ticket. Have fun out there!

The Gunpowder River awaits! The shop will be open this Sunday from 9 till 3. Drop in and say hi to Kevin while you’re out enjoying ideal flows of 150CFS.

Address

16829 York Road
Monkton, MD
21120

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+14103579557

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