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District of Columbia Fishing

District of Columbia fishing including bass fishing, crappie and catfish, plus vacation trip ideas for fishing in DC.

Fishing The Potomac River

Fishing in the District of Columbia may be limited, but offers quality fishing. The Potomac River, its tributaries and Rock Creek make up all serious fishing. There are no lakes to speak of so all information posted herein will pertain to these fisheries.

The following chart shows the major fishing waters in District of Columbia cross referencing these waters with the major species to be found there.

Listed are the primary
species to be found in
these local fisheries.
BassTroutSalmonWalleyeCrappieCatfishPanfishStriped Bass
Potomac River
Rock Creek

Fishing Waters In DC.

The Potomac River runs the western border of the district, top to bottom of the state. Tributaries run through the south-east corner of the district.

Rock Creek is located in the far-upper corner of the district.

Visit AA-Boats-Boating.com to find information about fishing boats in Washington DC and other boating information.

Click here for a Washington DC fishing license.

For fishing boat and tackle storage, visit the Washington DC home improvement section of our sister site.

If you have information on fishing in this area and would like to contribute articles and information we would like to hear from you. We will be happy to give you credit for your contribution. If you have a fishing related business and would like to mention it within the context of the article, we will happily consider your request. For significant contributions we may offer complimentary display ads, contact us if you are interested.

There is a section dedicated to fishing activities for kids in DC. It is devoted to information about kids fishing with stories, fish photos and tips for where and how to take a kid fishing in District of Columbia. Please send us your recommendations and we will be happy to consider them for publication.

We are also looking for information on local guides who offer services within District of Columbia. You can find a listing of DC fishing guides here. If you are a fishing guide in District of Columbia or know of a good resource, please send us information for consideration.

All About Fishing wishes you the very best with your fishing endeavors in the District of Columbia.

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Our thanks to Steve Chaconas
of National Bass Guide Service
for his assistance in gathering
information about fishing
in this area. See Steve's
listing here.

 

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