t
Fly and Gear ordering and delivery: We can get flies to you within two to three business days from the time you place your order via Priority Mail. If you provide a budget for flies, we will select them to match the budget and get them to you on time for your trip. Please see the bottom of this column for ordering options.
We have custom Perfect Fly selections in 3 different price ranges for this stream that come with or without fly boxes that make excellent gifts. Click Here To Order or Call us at 800 594 4726 or email us at sales@perfectflystore.com.
Type of Stream
Freestone Stream
Species
Brown Trout (stocked with holdovers)
Rainbow Trout (stocked with
holdovers)
Brook Trout (wild)
Size
Medium
Location
Western Maryland
Nearest Towns
Grantsville
Season
Year-round
Access:
Easy, with some private property
areas
Non-Resident License
State of Maryland
Weather
National Weather Service Link
Seasons:
The fishing season is open year-round
Spring:
Springtime is the best time to fish the Casselman River provided the water levels are not too high.
Summer:
The water can get too warm in July and August.
Fall:
Fall is an excellent time to fish the river.
Winter:
You can catch trout on midges throughout the winter months provided the weather is decent enough to access the water.
Recommended Tackle & Gear
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 to 12 ft., 5 or 6X Nymphing:
71/2 ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0-2X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0-2X
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly Supreme Four, Superb Five
or Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 4/5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Fly and Gear ordering and delivery:
Email us at (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing and we will send you a list of our fly recommendations. We can get flies and gear to you within two to three business days from the time you place your order via Priority Mail. If you provide a budget for flies, we will select them to match the budget and get them to you on time for your trip. Your can also call us at 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide what flies and gear to use. All orders are shipped free in the U.S. If under a $100 order requiring Priority mail is a charge of only $8.10. Orders over a $100 are shipped free via Priority Mail.
Copyright 2013 James Marsh
Fly Fishing the Casselman River In Maryland
The Casselman River was formerly known as the Little Youghiogeny River. It’s a fifty-six mile-long tributary of the Youghiogheny River located in western Maryland and Pennsylvania. The river begins from two branches. The South Branch begins east of Meadow Mountain and the North Branch between Meadow Mountain and Negro Mountain. The two branches join just southwest of Grantsville, Maryland. The river continues on north into Pennsylvania
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources stocks the Casselman River heavily with adult size trout. Some usually exceed five pounds. The trout survive well during the hot summer months and holdovers are common. Fly fishing the Casselman River can produce fish in the trophy size category.
The stream is fairly large. The special regulations water is rather wide and there are some large, deep pools and long sections of runs and riffles. The stream has a cobble size stone bottom that can be waded fairly easy with good water levels.
Most of the land bordering the Casselman River is privately owned and most landowners are willing to allow anglers access. Everyone should make a dedicated effort to keep the property free of litter and to otherwise take good care of their property. Public water and access are found within the confines of Casselman River Bridge State Park.
The Delayed Harvest Trout Fishing Area management includes a “Catch and Release” Season from October 1 through June 15. Anglers may use Artificial Lures or Flies Only. From June 16th through September 30th, there are no restrictions on the tackle or bait and anglers may harvest two trout per day.