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The Potomac River in Maryland offers excellent fishing opportunities for species such as smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, catfish, and shad. Popular nearby activities include hiking, biking, and camping. Fishing tips include using soft plastic baits for bass and cut bait for catfish. The best time to visit is in the spring and fall when temperatures are mild, averaging around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer can be hot and humid, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Winter can also be productive for fishing, but temperatures can drop below freezing.
FEATURED FISH - AMERICAN SHAD
The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: This is a silvery fish with a single dorsal fin in the middle of the back. There is a large black spot directly behind the top of the gill cover, followed by 4-27 spots, which are generally smaller than the first. Sometimes there may be a second row of spots below the first, and more rarely, a third row below the second.They closely resemble the hickory shad. The most important physical distinction is in the lower jaw. In the American shad this jaw fits easily into a deep notch under the upper jaw, whereas, in hickory shad the lower jaw protrudes noticeably beyond the upper jaw. Also, the American shad grows considerably larger. Both occur up and down the coasts, but the American shad is predominantly in southern climates.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Smallmouth Bass
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Bluegill
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Common Carp
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Channel Catfish
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Black Crappie
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Tiger Muskellunge
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White Perch
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Yellow Perch
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Chain Pickerel
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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LITTLE RIVER NEAR DOSWELL
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
23cfs | 2.6ft | 167ft |
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PISCATAWAY CREEK NEAR TAPPAHANNOCK
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
10cfs | 4.33ft | 25ft |
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MATTAPONI RIVER NEAR BOWLING GREEN
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
74cfs | 2.9ft | 170ft |
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MATTAPONI RIVER NEAR BEULAHVILLE
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
273cfs | 4.8ft | 21ft |
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ST MARYS RIVER AT GREAT MILLS
2024-12-21T02:30:00.000-05:00 |
8cfs | 1.5ft | 13ft |
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PAMUNKEY RIVER NEAR HANOVER
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
310cfs | 4.71ft | 64ft |
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NORTH ANNA RIVER AT HART CORNER NEAR DOSWELL
2024-12-21T01:45:00.000-05:00 |
80cfs | 3.58ft | 64ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Andrews AFB Military | |||
| Burke Lake Park | |||
| Cedarville State Forest | |||
| Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp | |||
| Prince William Forest RV Campground | |||
| Louise F. Cosca Regional Park |
