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Potomac River

River fishing  Maryland · 06:51 - 19:30

Potomac River is a river in Maryland. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
82°
Best day
Sun
80%
84°
Mon
79%
77°
Tue
78%
73°
Wed
78%
80°
Thu
83%
82°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
76°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.03 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
23.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:06–08:06 Day 08:06–18:15 Dusk 18:15–20:15

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:27–14:27 Major period 00:27–02:27 Minor period 06:35–08:05 Minor period 18:48–20:18

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

12:00
76°
13:00
79°
14:00
80°
15:00
80°
16:00
80°
17:00
80°
18:00
78°
19:00
75°
20:00
72°
21:00
70°
22:00
69°
23:00
69°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
57%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
56%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
55%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
39%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Striped Bass.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

The Potomac River is in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and flows from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. It is 405 miles (652 km) long, with a drainage area of 14,700 square miles (38,000 km2), and is the fourth-largest river along the East Coast of the United States. More than 6 million people live within its watershed.

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More waters nearby

Lake Habeeb Maryland · 13.8 mi away Sleepy Creek Lake West Virginia · 20.7 mi away Savage River Reservoir Maryland · 31.9 mi away Jennings Randolph Lake Maryland · 32.6 mi away Deep Creek Lake Maryland · 41.4 mi away Potomac River Maryland · 43.0 mi away Blackwater River West Virginia · 53.1 mi away Cheat Lake West Virginia · 71.4 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Potomac River?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Potomac River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Potomac River?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Potomac River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 19%.