Live Conditions

Patapsco River

Maryland9 miles2 Segments · 5 Rapids

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River Profile

9 mi

Headwater

Mouth

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5

Gauge(3)

Boat Ramp(2)

Rapid(5)

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Gauge Stations

3 mainstem · live, 48h

USGS · Live

Quick Facts

Total Length: 9 miles
Gauge Stations: 3
Segments: 2
Rapids: 5
Access Sites: 4

Elevation Profile

Elevation data not yet available for this river.

Boat Ramps & Access

2 sites · 0 boat ramps

RM 0
Patapsco River - Daniels Area
Fishing accessMaryland Department of Natural Resources
RM 9
Patapsco River State Park - Avalon Area
Fishing accessMaryland Department of Natural Resources

Fishing Intel

Current Hatches

No hatch calendar on file for this river yet.

Recommended Flies — Mid October

No recommended flies on file for this river yet.

Notable Rapids

III

Suicide Falls

River mile 3.6

Old Union Dam Remains

River mile 1.8

Simkins/Thistle Dam Remains

River mile 5.8

Ilchester Rapid

River mile 6.3

Bloede Rapids

River mile 6.6

Season Timing

Fishing

Floating

Runoff

Regulations & Alerts

Spring Runoff Advisory

Water levels rising due to snowmelt. Exercise caution on all sections.

Browns Canyon National Monument

Special management area. No motorized boats permitted.

Catch & Release

Browns Canyon section: catch & release only for all trout species.

Bag & Possession Limits

Standard CO regulations: 4 trout per day, only 1 over 16".

Shuttle Distances

Patapsco River - Daniels Area→Patapsco River State Park - Avalon Area

9.2 mi

river miles (driving distance varies)

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