Fishing in District of Columbia
70 verified fishing spots across District of Columbia, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in District of Columbia
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Hickey Run at National Arboretum
Washington, DC· 38.9157, -76.9658
Redbreast Sunfish • Bluegill • American Eel
Today's fishing
80.0Very Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Watts Branch at Marvin Gaye Park
Washington, DC· 38.8954, -76.9247
Redbreast Sunfish • Green Sunfish • Common Carp
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Oxon Run at Mississippi Avenue
Washington, DC· 38.8415, -76.9798
Green Sunfish • Bluegill • White Sucker
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Rock Creek at Shoreham Hill Pool
Washington, DC· 38.9228, -77.0543
White Perch • Bluegill • Yellow Bullhead
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Fort McNair Point
Washington, DC· 38.8659, -77.0189
Blue Catfish • Striped Bass • White Perch
Today's fishing
80.0Very Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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East Potomac Park Channel Flats
Washington, DC· 38.8715, -77.0261
Blue Catfish • Channel Catfish • Common Carp +more
Today's fishing
81.0Very Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Kingman Island South Cove
Washington, DC· 38.8919, -76.9691
Northern Snakehead • Largemouth Bass • Blue Catfish
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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C&O Canal at Lock 5
Washington, DC· 38.9329, -77.1128
Common Carp • Largemouth Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Rock Creek Mouth at Georgetown
Washington, DC· 38.9009, -77.0563
Striped Bass • Largemouth Bass • White Perch +more
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Navy Yard Boardwalk
Washington, DC· 38.8727, -76.9934
Blue Catfish • White Perch • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
81.0Very Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Blue Plains Riverbank
Washington, DC· 38.8189, -77.0211
Blue Catfish • Striped Bass • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Little Falls Potomac Border Run
Washington, DC· 38.9318, -77.1211
Hickory Shad • American Shad • Smallmouth Bass +more
Today's fishing
80.0Very Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Fishing regulations in District of Columbia
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
DC Dept. of Energy & Environment — official regulations