Potomac River Reservoir fishing
Potomac River Reservoir
What's biting at Potomac River Reservoir
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Potomac River Reservoir -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh Run At Grimes | 7 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Shepherdstown | 1,780 cfs | → |
| Antietam Creek Near Sharpsburg | 144 cfs | → |
| Opequon Creek Near Martinsburg | 87 cfs | → |
| Tuscarora Creek Above Martinsburg | 3 cfs | → |
| Back Creek Near Jones Springs | 26 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Big Woods Campsite
- Big Woods Hiker Biker Campsite
- Opequon Junction Campsite
- Horseshoe Bend Campsite
- Horseshoe Bend Hiker Biker Campsite
- Killiansburg Cave Hiker Biker Campsite
Parks
- Yankauer Preserve
- Antietam National Battlefield
- Greenbrier State Park
- State Park Washington Monument
- Fort Frederick State Park
- Gathland State Park
Reservoirs
- Potomac River Dam #4
- Stonebridge Lake Dam
- Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee
- Valley Mall Expansion Swm Dam
- Potomac Dam No. 5
- Hagerstown City Park Lake (Key Street)
Boat launches
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Washington County
- Taylors Landing
- Snyders Landing Road 17045, Sharpsburg
- North Princess Street 398, Shepherdstown
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Antietam
- Starliper Road Washington County
Points of interest
- Mcmahon's Mill
- Ferry Hill Plantation
- Hawkins' Zouaves Monument
- Falling Waters
- Burnside Bridge
- Georgians Overlook
Paddle runs
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Potomac River Reservoir as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Potomac River Reservoir
What fish species are found at Potomac River Reservoir?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Potomac River Reservoir -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Potomac River Reservoir.
How do I get to Potomac River Reservoir?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Potomac River Reservoir.