Potomac River
Potomac River is a stretch of moving water in Maryland. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Bass, Walleye and Muskellunge.
Conditions right now
Live weather is unavailable right now. The ranking below is based on season and time of day.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Likely catch now (14 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Walleye, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Largemouth Bass.
Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
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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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Potomac River?
The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Walleye, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Black Crappie.
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?
Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Potomac River right now?
Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 37%.