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Potomac River

River fishing  Maryland · 06:13 - 20:27

Potomac River is a river in Maryland. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth 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 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
78°
Mon
75%
85°
Tue
77%
82°
Best day
Wed
74%
85°
Thu
75%
85°
Fri
76%
85°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
78°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.91 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:28–07:28 Day 07:28–19:12 Dusk 19:12–21:12

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:29–04:29 Major period 14:29–16:29 Minor period 20:58–22:28 Minor period 08:29–09:59

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

11:00
77°
12:00
80°
13:00
83°
14:00
86°
15:00
86°
16:00
86°
17:00
86°
18:00
85°
19:00
83°
20:00
80°
21:00
78°
22:00
74°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
45%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
45%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
43%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
33%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
32%
Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

Bluegill fishing is usually best 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.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
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?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Channel Catfish, White Bass, Blue Catfish and Flathead Catfish.

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 fishing is usually best 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 34%.