Fishing Season: Year Round (Prime: April 1 - September 30)

Potomac River - MD

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 47°

Temp:

47°

Water Temp:

43

Orvis Tyson's Corners's Tip of the Week

The levels have come way down but it is still very high and the temps are going back down.

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Map of Potomac River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

None

5-Day Outlook as of 2/8/24

looking fairly stable conditions except for a maybe light chance of rain showers over the weekend.

Techniques & Tips as of 2/8/24

Slow retrieve streamers and slow bouncing crayfish

Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: April 1 - September 30)

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    Smallmouth Bass

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    Largemouth Bass

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    Musky

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    Catfish

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    Carp and Panfish

Orvis Tyson's Corners's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Sneaky Pete Popper Olive 6
Schultzy's S3 Sculpin Olive/White 6
Sneaky Pete Popper black 6
Josh's Wiggle Hellgrammite Blue Damsel 6
Kreelex Rust/gold 6
Clawdad Rust 4
May's Full Motion Crayfish tan 4-6
Schultzy's Low Water Crayfish brown 2
Crittermite Black 4
CK Baitfish Chartruse 1

Sneaky Pete Popper

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Orvis Tyson's Corners's Recommended Gear

Description: About Potomac River

The Potomac is a large river running from West Virginia all the way to the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. In this section anglers will find a variety of opportunity to fish for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Musky, Walleye, Catfish, Carp and Panfish. The Potomac is dramatically affected by rainfall, rising very fast and also falling fast. Fishing from a boat or wading can both be effective for most species. There are lots of large boulders, large pools, shallow runs and sunken trees to provide food and protection for fish.

Nearest Airport:

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Best Time to Fish:

Warmest part of the day

Best Stretch:

River Bend Park upstream

Best Access:

River Bend Park