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C&O Canal at Lock 5
Source VerifiedWashington, DC
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About 2170.9 miles from you.
Today's fishing score
78.0Good
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Sunset 4:59 PM
3 species
0 recent catches
Current weather
47°F
Clear
Feels like:41°F
Humidity:64%
Wind:11 mph
Wind dir:299°
Precip:0"
Live conditions via wttr.in. Weather can change quickly — always confirm before you go.
Best fishing times today
Morning
6:10 AM – 8:10 AM
Excellent
Evening
3:29 PM – 5:29 PM
Excellent
Afternoon
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Fair
Fish you can catch here
Fishing rules
Fishing allowed with restrictions
Fishing license required: YES
Fishing regulations may change. Always confirm current rules with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
View official regulations · DC Dept. of Energy & EnvironmentLocation information
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Calm, weed-fringed canal section west of Chain Bridge holding good numbers of sunfish, bass, and carp.
Verification & source
Verification level
Source Verified
Source
DC Dept. of Energy & Environment
Last checked
2026-09-13
Confidence
70/100
Recent catches
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