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North Branch Potomac River - Steyer Access

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The North Branch Potomac River near Steyer is a designated wild trout management area offering excellent fishing for wild brown trout in a remote Garrett County canyon. The river runs cold and clear through a rugged landscape, with deep pools and productive riffles holding quality fish. Access requires a short hike, rewarding anglers with solitude and some of western Maryland's best trout water.

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