Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad newsletter

Douglas, the first Shad Report will go out shortly. Fishing has been tough due to cold water temps and/or high turbidity, but the first hickory shad was caught last Tuesday.

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:21:05 PM UTC-4 Douglas Graebner wrote:

Has this gone out yet? Is it going out at all this year?
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Tuesday, 17 March 2026

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad newsletter

Has this gone out yet? Is it going out at all this year?
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Monday, 16 March 2026

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} St Johns in May

Hi,

We are going to St Johns (USVI) with a group in early May. I'd like to slip out for a spot of fishing while at the island.

Any suggestions for fly fishing - gear, guides etc - in and around the island? My fly rodding has been limited to trout, bass and sometimes stripers on the Chesapeake. Would love to try for baby tarpon inshore.

Thanks,
Ajay

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Sunday, 15 March 2026

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead

I fished Salmon River both Fall and Spring runs of 2024 and 2025. Earlier years I've only fish the Fall runs. 2025 fish are on the larger side when I had more fish broken me off and also landed my pb. Fall runs have stronger fish for obvious reasons, but also much crowded in public sections, DSR was better with extra cost of course. Spring runs were fun if looking for grabby fish, warmer weather, and less crowd. Although not as strong as chromers in the Fall, the drop backs can still drag you 100 yards down stream. I think mid April to early May might be a good window. May is interesting since you can target both steelhead and small mouth at the same time.

On Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:07:46 PM UTC-4 Ben wrote:

I will also add that Salmon River fish seem to be running on the large size this year. Here are a few fish from the past couple of weekends.

On Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:52:37 PM UTC-4 Ben wrote:
For the Salmon River, Whitaker's has ok info, and talking with folks in the shop always helps. Water is high right now but clarity is good around Altmar and above. Trick is to find spots where fish hold or move through that also allow for an effective drift. 3-6ft deep, flowing at walking speed is usually a good rule of thumb for steelhead everywhere. Being in a boat will open up many more spots. As the water warms into April and May, more dropbacks will show up. They're super grabby but don't fight much. Best chance at swinging up a steelhead though. Many folks snag or accidentally "line" fish, but fish will eat flies.

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Friday, 13 March 2026

Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead TV

Thanks very much for the advice

I know of Vince and will contact him

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On Thursday, March 12, 2026, 10:31 AM, Yambag Nelson <northstreetwreckingcrew@gmail.com> wrote:

Call Vince Tobias at Cattaragus Creek Outfitters about the Catt. He has private water in the upper river. I have heard of people floating it in kayaks but i don't believe anyone currently offers guided float trips. The issue is that almost all of the upper river is posted which in NY means you can't even stand on the stream bottom. There is public water in Zoar Valley Multiple Use area but access is very limited and I have heard the float can be somewhat dangerous. Everything below Gowanda which is like the lower 12 miles is closed to fishing unless you are a tribal member or accompanied by one. As far as I know that is still the case but may have changed.
On Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:36:51 PM UTC-4 Art Friedlander wrote:

I greatly appreciate all the advice.
I know it's always dicey as to when the fish are in, having experienced that previously.
Since I can take off on short notice, are there any good websites that give reliable information about the daily conditions.
Also, does anyone know if there are any guides that float the Cattaraugus?
Thanks again

On Monday, March 9, 2026 at 01:34:43 PM EDT, Yambag Nelson <northstreet...@gmail.com> wrote:

Right now the water is pretty cold and high on the salmon. Fresh fish should be coming and and fishing should pick up into april but by may you will mostly be seeing dropback fish which can be very aggressive but skinny.

On the Erie tribs the fish can leave pretty early depending on the system, especially if there isn't a ton of rain. The Catt usually has fish through april and into May (when large lake run smallmouth can also enter) but so much of the river is off limits now I don't know if I would go with that as my target stream. The smaller and shale bottom type streams will have fish for the next few weeks but it isn't unheard of for those fish to be done by April. I was in Buffalo this weekend and the erie tribs up that way are all up and high which should bring fish.

For both Ontario and Erie I prefer the fall fishing but you can definitely have good days in the spring. Conditions and fish behavior are just more variable.

On Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:54:21 PM UTC-5 Art Friedlander wrote:
Looking for advice on guides for floating the Salmon river and any experience with the spring run on the Salmon and also the Erie tribs compared to the fall run in terms of quality and quantity.
Thanks
Art

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead

For the Salmon River, Whitaker's has ok info, and talking with folks in the shop always helps. Water is high right now but clarity is good around Altmar and above. Trick is to find spots where fish hold or move through that also allow for an effective drift. 3-6ft deep, flowing at walking speed is usually a good rule of thumb for steelhead everywhere. Being in a boat will open up many more spots. As the water warms into April and May, more dropbacks will show up. They're super grabby but don't fight much. Best chance at swinging up a steelhead though. Many folks snag or accidentally "line" fish, but fish will eat flies.

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Thursday, 12 March 2026

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} TPFR Day on the Gunpowder

When: Sunday March 22 9 am -ish until whenever

Where: Gunpowder Falls - Bunker Hill access point (the south east side of the river off York Road with a large parking lot)

Hey all - it is getting closer and the weather is lookin' good for another Gunpowder Fishing Day on the water with TPFR.

The previous Gunpowder Fishing Days have been quite the hit. So we are doing it again and keeping the same free form approach: show up, meet folks, chew the fat, go ﬁsh, and relax amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Gunpowder. We'll have some of the usual suspects from the Sunday Casting Church will be on hand to help.

If you haven't been to the Gunpowder Falls, this will be a fun way to fish this tailwater of the Pretty Boy Reservoir, just north of Baltimore and put some of those casting skills to use. For more information about Gunpowder Falls see the MD site. see the attached for detailed instructions.

Hope to see you there.

Reply to let us know if you plan on joining.

Brook

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