POTOMAC RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MARYLAND

Potomac River


April 27, 2024

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.



Fish Species
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Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Cedarville Pond

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Bennetts Creek

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

Potomac River

American Shad • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Hughesville Pond

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Largemouth Bass

Hallowing Point

Atlantic Croaker • Bluefish • Kelp Bass • Striped Bass • White Perch

Hatton Creek

Apache Trout • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass

Wheatley Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Buckhorn Creek

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Nan Cove

Atlantic Croaker • Bluefish • Kelp Bass • Striped Bass • White Perch

Saint Marys Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

ST. MARYS LAKE BOAT RAMP
Lower Potomac Watershed, Maryland
HARPER CREEK BOAT LAUNCH
Severn Watershed, Maryland
PINEY POINT ROAD SAINT MARY'S COUNTY
Lower Potomac Watershed, Maryland
CURRIOMAN ROAD 2498, WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Lower Potomac Watershed, Maryland
OLD WHARF ROAD KING GEORGE COUNTY
Lower Rappahannock Watershed, Virginia
ST. INIGOES LANDING
Lower Potomac Watershed, Maryland
CHARLES COUNTY
Lower Potomac Watershed, Maryland
ABELLS WHARF
Lower Potomac Watershed, Maryland
PAUL ELLIS LANDING
Lower Potomac Watershed, Maryland

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Northwest Branch Stream Valley Unit 3

Colvin Run Stream Valley Park

Colvin Run Stream Valley

Reston North

Coolidge Recreation Center

Takoma Recreation Center

Alabama Drive Park

Colvin Run Mill Park

Fort Stevens Recreation Center

Calvert Road Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
POTOMAC RIVER BEACH
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GEWA VISITOR CENTER
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