Bull Run Bass Fishing (VA – Hemlock Overlook Downstream)
Has potential… a few small bass… blown out by kayakers this trip. I checked out Bull run from the Hemlock Overlook
New River Fishing (Eggleston to Pembroke)
A much easier time the second day.. but there were a few sporty drops for the basscanoe to overcome. Day 2 of our trip focused on smallmouth fishing between Eggleston and Pembroke
New River Fishing (Ripplemead to Bluff City)
The basscanoe takes on whitewater! We take a smallmouth fishing trip on the New River between Ripplemead and Bluff City.
Patapsco River Bass Fishing (MD – Ellicot- River Road)
Not really worth it – but – Patapsco River has both bass and trout fishing
Battie Mixon Ponds Fishing (MD – Paw Paw)
Take a smallmouth break right next to the C&O towpath.
Bull Run Creek Fishing (VA – Hemlock Park)
An apparently unpressured treasure protected by a steep 0.5 mile hike.
SF Shenandoah River Fishing (VA – Island Ford)
A nice spot with easy wading upstream.
Rappahannock River Smallmouth Bass Fishing (VA)
The rappahannock is a great smallmouth river
Rapidan River Smallmouth Bass Fishing
The Rapidan River is known for trout… but there are smallmouth downstream
Merrimac Farms WMA Fishing (VA – Cedar Run)
Cedar Run is a surprising find tucked onto the southern boundary of the WMA.
Upper Potomac River Fishing
The Upper Potomac is a fantastic smallmouth bass fishery!
South Branch Potomac Fishing (WV – Ketterman Bend)
The closer to Big Bend Campground, the poorer the water becomes for smallies
South Branch Potomac River Fishing (WV – Ketterman)
Just upstream of Ketterman is great trout / smallmouth water
SF Shenandoah Fishing (VA – GWF and Fosters
Two additional access points open up stretches of the SF of the Shenandoah
Mainstem Shenandoah River Fishing (VA – Riverton)
A breakdown cuts short our investigation of the mainstem of the ‘Doah near Riverton
South Branch Potomac River Fishing (WV – Mile 7)
The river in this section is ideal for both smallmouth and trout.
Goose Creek Fishing (VA – Potomac Upstream)
Goose Creek was deep and still in early October
South Branch Potomac River Fishing (WV – 6.5 mi from Rt 220)
Stop #1 on the South Branch
SF Shenandoah River Fishing (VA – Alma)
Good water upstream of the Alma boat launch
SF Shenandoah River Fishing (Foster’s and GWNF Landings)
Recent short reports on: SF ‘Doah – two good access points
SF Shenandoah River Fishing (VA – Alma)
Rabidly aggressive catfish makes for an exciting day!
Bull Run Creek Fishing (VA – Rt 28 Downstream)
If you are looking for bass, don’t come here. If you want to get some practice on your casting with instant feedback provided by a dense population of sunfish, this is the location for you.
SF Shenandoah Fishing (VA – Newport)
The Newport public boat launch offers good fishing at the launch
James River Fishing (VA – Maiden Landing)
A perspective on Maiden Landing west of Richmond
Monocacy River Fishing (MD – at Upper Potomac)
I did not see anything interesting on the lower Monocacy near the confluence with the Upper Potomac
Patapsco River Fishing (MD – I70 to US 40)
This is why you should read this site before going someplace new….
Patapsco River Fishing MD – Ellicott City Downstream)
After wasting the morning upstream of Ellicott City, I find this jewel.
South Branch of the Potomac Fishing
Various articles discussing South Branch of the Potomac Fishing
NF/SF/Mainstem Shenandoah River Fishing
Various articles discussing locations Shenandoah River Fishing
Patapsco River Fishing
Various articles discussing locations for Patapsco River fishing
NF Shenandoah Fishing (VA – Woodstock Downstream)
Woodstock provides a quick smallie fix for those who make the 10 minute detour off I81
Shenandoah Main Stem Fishing (VA – Morgan Ford)
Morgan’s Ford was worth the trip
James River Fishing (VA – Rt 614 Upstream)
Nice, nice spot. But you have to bribe a black cat to guarantee good luck….
Pamunkey River Fishing (VA – Norman’s Bridge Upstream)
One last shot at the Pamunkey to see if it would be more productive downstream of Rt 301
Mattaponi River Fishing (VA)
The Mattaponi is not wadable – you need a canoe or other boat
SF Shenandoah Fishing (VA – Bixler’s Bridge Downstream)
I only had an hour or so to spend here. This spot is nice and needs much more time than that.
Patapsco River Fishing (MD – Ellicot City Upstream)
There have to be smallies here… but I did not find many
Pamunkey River Smallmouth Fishing (VA – Rt 301 Downstream)
The downstream section of the Pamunkey looks a bit better than the upstream section.
Pamunkey River Smallmouth Fishing (VA – Rt 301 Upstream)
The Pamunkey jolted us within 10 minutes of our arrival.
Bull Run Creek Smallmouth Fishing (VA – Route 28 Upstream)
Bull Run Creek is at the edge of Manassas at the upper reaches of the Occoquan Water Trail
North Anna River Smallmouth Fishing (VA – Battlefield Upstream)
The North Anna River is surprisingly good for smallies
Maury River Fishing (VA – Upper Section)
The Maury just looks too good. I had to stop here and fish.
SF Shenandoah Fishing (VA – Andrew Guest State Park Upstream)
The Shenandoah is back! It’s been 3 years since the major kill and the smallies are hungry.
South Branch Potomac Fishing (WV – Seneca Rocks)
The South Branch has miles and miles of great looking water! The agony is, “Where to start?”
Rivanna River Smallmouth Fishing (VA – Charlottesville Downstream)
I strike gold on the Rivanna – caught and released a 22 inch smallie
Bull Run Creek Smallmouth Bass Fishing
A small stream with a few smallmouth
Patapsco River Smallmouth Bass Fishing (MD – Bass Catch and Release Section)
Not much action in the catch and release section of the Patapsco in the middle of winter
Maury River Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Depending on the time of year, you can go after either bass or trout – a perfect river for the “switchfisher”!
Smallmouth – New River Fishing (WV)
A float down the New River in pursuit of smallies is a great way to spend a glorious, sunny summer day
Smallmouth Bass – South Branch Potomac River Float Trip
Super river – plenty of smallmouth action – We went looking for smallies on the south branch of the Potomac river