PA / MD wade trips

With our location being at the heart of some of the best fishing in PA & MD, the travel distance is not that far and can arrive at your destination within 30 minutes. With this said, it is at the discretion of your guide where you will fish to present the best fishing experience possible, and to ensure our catch fish or fish free policy to our clients.

printable registration form

• Maryland Fishing Permit
• Waders
• Polarized Sunglasses
• Rain Coat
• Hat
• Fleece or equivalent for cool weather
• Sun Block
• Insect Repellant
• Please let us know of any special medical conditions that need accommodated in advance
• Everyone must fill out the printable registration form and mail it in, regardless of form of payment.

A little history of the Casselman River

George Washington crossed the Casselman River (named after an early western Pennsylvania settler) in 1755 with General Braddock's British troops near present day Grantsville. The first Amish and Mennonite settlers in Garrett County established homesteads along the Casselman River, and horse-drawn buggies and wagons are still a common sight along the Casselman River today. Coal was discovered in the watershed during the 1800's, the subsequent acid mine drainage into the river eliminated most of it's aquatic life. Through the efforts of abandoned mine reclamation, the river has been reborn and now supports a diverse fish and macroinvertebrate community. Recreational trout management in the Casselman River was initiated in 1989 and has become one of Maryland's most popular trout fishing destinations.

Casselman River Physical / Habitat

The Casselman River is a fairly wide stream, and has quite a variety of habitat types. Anglers will find long productive riffle sections, deep runs, large deep holes, and even some pocket water. The streambed consists of mainly cobble-size stone, and wading is a bit easier than compared to other Western Maryland rivers.

Fishing the Casselman River

We are blessed indeed to have such a jewel of a fishery in our back yard. The Casselman has great fishing at Grantsville and flows 3.2 miles holding approximately 8,000 brown & rainbow trout with the occasional brookie, to the Pennsylvania border, and continues to wind through some of the most majestic mountains ones eyes could gaze upon, to the Confluence of The Youghiogheny River (The Yough as we call it). From there flows 9 miles of trophy trout waters. Sheer beauty will capture your breath! Although the river has stunning landscapes it is very difficult to wade and not for the faint hearted angler.