North Branch Potomac River Fishing near Cumberland, Maryland

North Branch Potomac River is a stream located just 12.7 miles from Cumberland, in Allegany County, in the state of Maryland, United States, near Green Spring, WV. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including brook trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and brown trout here. Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to North Branch Potomac River. Alternate names for this stream include North Branch, Cohongoronton and North Branch Patamac River.

Join us as we discuss the Maryland Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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