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Patuxent River - Brighton Dam Access
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Patuxent River - Brighton Dam Access
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The Patuxent River below Brighton Dam offers excellent smallmouth bass and channel catfish fishing in a scenic setting along the Montgomery-Howard County line. The tailwater below the dam provides cooler temperatures that attract a variety of species. This stretch is accessible via a well-maintained trail and is popular with wading anglers.
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