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North Branch Potomac River - Barnum Access

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The North Branch of the Potomac River near Barnum is a recovering tailwater fishery below Jennings Randolph Lake that has seen significant improvement in water quality and trout populations. This remote stretch in Garrett County offers wild and stocked trout fishing in a rugged mountain setting. The area is popular with fly anglers seeking a more wilderness-oriented experience.

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