Best fishing near Riva
54 fishing spots · 54 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Riva, Maryland — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 54 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Dogwood Harbor
21.2 mi away
Dogwood Harbor is a small fishing village located in Tilghman Island, Maryland. The area is well known for its abundance of striped bass, bluefish, and flounder. Other popular…
Why 100: resort size & terrain
100Elite
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#2
Piney Run
19.8 mi away
Unfortunately, there is no Piney Run fishing area in the District of Columbia, USA. Piney Run is actually located in Maryland, approximately 50 miles away from Washington D.C…
Why 88: resort size & terrain
88Elite
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#3
Lake Artemesia
18.3 mi away
Lake Artemesia is a 38-acre man-made lake located in College Park, Maryland. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including bluegill, largemouth bass, channel…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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#4
Kingman Lake
20.7 mi away
Kingman Lake is a well-known fishing destination in Washington D.C. It is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and white perch…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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#5
Anacostia First High Reservoir
22.1 mi away
The Anacostia First High Reservoir Fishing Area is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts in the District of Columbia. The reservoir is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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#6
Spring Branch (historical)
Good
21.1 mi away
· Water 73°F· Clear water · 6 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
I'm sorry, but there is no Spring Branch Historical Fishing Area in the District of Columbia. Could you please provide more information or clarify your question?
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
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#7
Hickey Run
20.3 mi away
Unfortunately, as an AI language model, I don't have personal experience or emotions. However, I can provide the following information about Hickey Run Fishing Area in District of…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
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#8
Navy Yard Channel
22.1 mi away
The Navy Yard Channel in the District of Columbia is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The channel is home to a variety of fish species, including striped bass, catfish, white…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
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#9
Fenwick Branch
24.7 mi away
The Fenwick Branch fishing area is situated in the heart of Washington, D.C., and is a popular spot for anglers of all skill levels. The area is home to a variety of fish species…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
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#10
Constitutional Gardens Pond
25.1 mi away
The Constitutional Gardens Pond Fishing Area is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. This pond is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, and…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
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#11
Bruce-Monroe Elementary School
26.2 mi away
The Bruce Monroe Elementary School fishing area is a small, urban pond located in District-of-Columbia, USA. The pond is known to contain a variety of fish species, including…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
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#12
Dalecarlia Reservoir
Fair
28.3 mi away
· Water 45°F · too cold, fish lethargic· Clear water · 6 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
The Dalecarlia Reservoir is a popular fishing area located in the District of Columbia, USA. Fish species commonly found in the reservoir include largemouth bass, channel catfish…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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#13
Georgetown Reservoir
Fair
27.6 mi away
· Water 45°F · too cold, fish lethargic· Clear water · 6 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
The Georgetown Reservoir fishing area is located in the District of Columbia and offers anglers the opportunity to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass…
Why 57: live conditions (fair)
57Solid
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#14
Herring Bay
Good
15.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 68°F
Herring Bay is a popular fishing area in Maryland, USA. The bay is home to a variety of fish species, including striped bass, bluefish, white perch, catfish, and croaker. Nearby…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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#15
Patapsco River
Good
17.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Cloudy · 68°F
The Patapsco River in Maryland is a popular fishing spot for anglers, with a variety of fish species available including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, catfish, and rainbow…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
Fishing near Riva
The Riva area has 54 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Riva
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
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