POTOMAC RIVER REGUALTION CHANGE .........we need to stop this...
ogbudha 08/20/2010 - 15:23 Friends of MDfishing.org Potomac
MARYLAND FISHERIES SERVICE - INLAND FISHERIES
REGULATION PROPOSALS FOR 2011
The Secretary of Natural Resources proposes the following regulation changes for Inland Fisheries for 2011:
• remove the Potomac River from Dam No. 2 (Seneca Breaks) upstream to the mouth of the Monocacy River from the list of Catch-and-Return Bass Fishing Areas and make this section of the Potomac subject to general statewide bass regulations.
Comments may be sent to: Fishing in Nontidal Waters 2011 Regulations, Regulatory Staff, Fisheries Service, B-2, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401, or call 410-260-8260, or email to fisheriespubliccomment@dnr.state.md.us, or fax to 410-260-8310. Comments will be accepted through October 25, 2010. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
REGULATION PROPOSALS FOR 2011
The Secretary of Natural Resources proposes the following regulation changes for Inland Fisheries for 2011:
• remove the Potomac River from Dam No. 2 (Seneca Breaks) upstream to the mouth of the Monocacy River from the list of Catch-and-Return Bass Fishing Areas and make this section of the Potomac subject to general statewide bass regulations.
Comments may be sent to: Fishing in Nontidal Waters 2011 Regulations, Regulatory Staff, Fisheries Service, B-2, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401, or call 410-260-8260, or email to fisheriespubliccomment@dnr.state.md.us, or fax to 410-260-8310. Comments will be accepted through October 25, 2010. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
7/17/10
DanMarino 07/18/2010 - 15:34 Trip Reports Potomac
Went to the Potomac yesterday between the 'doah and Great Falls. Got there at 6:15AM and fished until 1:30PM. The river was green and full of algae in the water column. Grass beds starting to grow and decomposing grass chunks floating on the surface too. Water clarity was 1 foot max or less due to the algae bloom. Saw one dead channel cat floating. Caught 5 smallies that all seemed healthy. Largest fish was 13 inches. Caught 3 other 12 inchers and one 11 incher. Fishing cut off around 9:00 AM. Water was 90 degrees! My next time on the river I'll have to try someplace cooler and see
Finally Got Out!!!!
smalljaw 04/12/2010 - 19:56 Potomac
So I finally got out. Shook the boat out on the Potomac with little advice from Muskalungee and Ogbudha. Felt REALLY GOOD. It is amazing how quick things come back to you :)
Ended up with 4 smallies and a nice walleye.
First fish of 2010:
And the Walleye:
Ended up with 4 smallies and a nice walleye.
First fish of 2010:
And the Walleye:
high water vs low water photos
space inwaders 04/06/2010 - 12:34 Potomac
check out these pictures of dam 5 during the high water event last month compared to low-normal level last november.
simply amazing.
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simply amazing.
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flood vs low water photos
space inwaders 04/06/2010 - 12:30 Potomac
check out these pictures of dam 5 during the high water event last month compared to low-normal level last november.
simply amazing.
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simply amazing.
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UPPER POTOMAC.....NEED HELP ASAP
ogbudha 03/21/2010 - 08:45 Friends of MDfishing.org Potomac
We are doing another recovery effort tommorow AND WE NEED HELP.
We are planning to electrofish the pool at Big Woods (between Taylors and Dam 4) on Monday. Our earlier recovery efforts saved the lives of several hundred fish. As the water drops ( which it is quickly doing) we need to react as quickly as possible.
I need 10 people to assist the DNR/NPS tommorow. I specifically need individuals who are going to be in chest high, muddy,cold, rock infested, logjamb filled water. ( paints a pretty picture doesnt it?) I need thick chest waders, no slip ( no felt) boots ,etc. Individuals should be prepared to get dirty and work very hard in and around boulders,downed trees and mud. This is very labor intensive work and in very difficult work environment.
We are planning to electrofish the pool at Big Woods (between Taylors and Dam 4) on Monday. Our earlier recovery efforts saved the lives of several hundred fish. As the water drops ( which it is quickly doing) we need to react as quickly as possible.
I need 10 people to assist the DNR/NPS tommorow. I specifically need individuals who are going to be in chest high, muddy,cold, rock infested, logjamb filled water. ( paints a pretty picture doesnt it?) I need thick chest waders, no slip ( no felt) boots ,etc. Individuals should be prepared to get dirty and work very hard in and around boulders,downed trees and mud. This is very labor intensive work and in very difficult work environment.
a date with destiny- blue you're my boy! (MUST READ)
space inwaders 03/20/2010 - 16:28 Trip Reports Potomac
Some of you may remember my girlfriend Annie has a date with destiny, landing a big blue catfish.
She's had several on the line, and lost all of the true BIG BLUES.
We headed to Tidal waters friday afternoon. We bought our DC licenses at fletcher's boat house, and gave it a quick hike and a quick try, but couldn't reach any good locations to cast, so we moved to our good luck spot down the road a ways.
We arrived with an outgoing tide, about 2 and a half hours from low tide. We reached our spot and somebody was fishing there. One fisherman, casting close to shore with nightcrawlers taking advantage of the white perch spawning run, they were in the area IN NUMBERS, the other fisherman was pulling one out about every couple minutes. We asked if we could join him, something i normally wouldn't do, but in this area its normal. He couldn't really speak english, but seemed ok with the idea.
She's had several on the line, and lost all of the true BIG BLUES.
We headed to Tidal waters friday afternoon. We bought our DC licenses at fletcher's boat house, and gave it a quick hike and a quick try, but couldn't reach any good locations to cast, so we moved to our good luck spot down the road a ways.
We arrived with an outgoing tide, about 2 and a half hours from low tide. We reached our spot and somebody was fishing there. One fisherman, casting close to shore with nightcrawlers taking advantage of the white perch spawning run, they were in the area IN NUMBERS, the other fisherman was pulling one out about every couple minutes. We asked if we could join him, something i normally wouldn't do, but in this area its normal. He couldn't really speak english, but seemed ok with the idea.
2010 Solid start to the new year
ogbudha 01/17/2010 - 10:40 Trip Reports Potomac Roll Your Own
Got out New Years Day for some feeshn.
We hooked up with a few smallies 14-17 and a near 20lb carp.
Fish were in a favorite mid river spot I hit during winter months. It doesnt look like a winter hole but for some reason the fish like it. Enough protection and right bottom composition for them I guess..so it is a winter hole. Just not what youd expect to fish for smallies in the middle of frigid temps as its only 3 ft deep.
Carp hit a small tube on 6lb test...took quite a while to get in. The lucky angler who caught it was extremely pleased w/ the fight and complained of his arm being sore.
We hooked up with a few smallies 14-17 and a near 20lb carp.
Fish were in a favorite mid river spot I hit during winter months. It doesnt look like a winter hole but for some reason the fish like it. Enough protection and right bottom composition for them I guess..so it is a winter hole. Just not what youd expect to fish for smallies in the middle of frigid temps as its only 3 ft deep.
Carp hit a small tube on 6lb test...took quite a while to get in. The lucky angler who caught it was extremely pleased w/ the fight and complained of his arm being sore.
Best of the year
Dee Tee 08/26/2009 - 15:47 Trip Reports Potomac Roll Your Own
My best of the year. (pic to follow) Caught and released on the big river on August 23. With the "other" seasons about to open on the 1st., I have a feeling this will be my last one for the year. Not quite C class but he was a great fighter.
Potomac
DanMarino 08/03/2009 - 07:17 Trip Reports Potomac
Folks, I've been fishing the Montgomery County sections of the Potomac most weekends lately with my 11 year old son. Grass and algae is becoming a problem and fouling up our crankbaits. Been fishing a lot of tubes and flukes lately. Finally started catching fish on Gulp Alive black shad flukes that were deadsticked. Caught the most fish on Saturday using a green pumpking grup in 2-3 feet of water above a fast moving riffle area. All fish were small. Biggest smallies were only in the 12-13 inch range. Plenty of fish out there, but no big ones landed.
