BOUNDARY CHANNEL

Fishing Weather Hydrology
November 21, 2024

SUMMARY

The Boundary Channel fishing area is located in the District of Columbia near the Potomac River. The area is known for its diverse fish species including striped bass, catfish, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing during the early morning or late evening hours. The best time of year to visit is in the spring and fall when temperatures average in the 60s and low 70s.

FEATURED FISH - BLUE CATFISH

The blue catfish is considered an excellent food and game fish. It prefers clean, swift-moving waters where it feeds primarily on fish and crayfish. It is a strong, well-toned fish with a fine, delicate flavor. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The blue catfish, the channel catfish, and the white catfish are the only three catfishes in the U.S.A. that have distinctly forked tails, setting them apart from the bullheads and the flathead catfish, which have squarish or slightly emarginate tails. The blue catfish can be distinguished from the channel and white catfish by its noticeably longer anal fin, which has a more even depth and a straighter edge than in the other two species. There are 30-36 rays in the fin, versus 24-30 rays in the channel catfish and 19-23 rays in the white catfish. Internally, the blue catfish can be identified by the fact that it has three chambers in the swim bladder, whereas the channel catfish has two chambers. All three forked tail species may be almost uniformly pale blue or silvery in color, though white catfish may show a more distinct difference between the bluish black and white belly. Channel catfish frequently have spots.

FISH SPECIES

  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Common Carp


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt Walleye


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Point of Interest

Majors Choice Park

Majors Choice Park

Majors Choice Park is a 62-acre park located in the state of Maryland. The park offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and picnicking. One of the main attractions in the park is the fishing pond, which is stocked with trout and other fish species. Visitors can also enjoy the natural beauty of the park, with its rolling hills, wooded areas, and scenic overlooks. Other points of interest in Majors Choice Park include the walking trails, which wind through the park and offer scenic views of the surrounding landscape. There are also several picnic areas throughout the ...