3 hours north of the District lies a wild and wonderful headwater of the Potomac River - the North Branch.
How To Fish This Section Of River:
Best wading is below 400 cfs on the Barnum, WV gauge. Optimal fishing is between 200-300 cfs.
Hatches: Tan caddis, March Browns, Light Cahill. Always be on the lookout for Blue Winged Olives on this river.
Forage: Crayfish, minnows.