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lower potomac river Fishing Report 2025

Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for lower potomac river in United States

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πŸ“ Recent Fishing Reports (5)

Report #1

πŸ‘€ Ethan
πŸ“… 5/21/2025
🌑️ 58Β°F☁️ Heavy rain at timesπŸ’¨ 11 mphπŸ’§ 89% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:51 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:19 PM

seriously heavy rain today, not much to report other than i got soaked! no fish at all. gave up when the wind picked up. maybe i should've stayed home, lol

Report #2

πŸ‘€ Rachel
πŸ“… 5/20/2025
🌑️ 60Β°F☁️ OvercastπŸ’¨ 8 mphπŸ’§ 58% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:52 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:18 PM

ugh, the weather was chilly and overcast. i only caught a few small perch. was using live worms. maybe fish were just hunkered down. definitely not my best day on the water!

Report #3

πŸ‘€ Mike
πŸ“… 5/19/2025
🌑️ 65Β°F☁️ OvercastπŸ’¨ 14 mphπŸ’§ 64% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:53 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:17 PM

went out again, but it was super overcast and windy. didn't catch much, just one small catfish. kinda bummed, but that's fishing i guess. maybe next time will be better!

Report #4

πŸ‘€ Sarah
πŸ“… 5/15/2025
🌑️ 72Β°F☁️ Patchy rain possibleπŸ’¨ 4 mphπŸ’§ 82% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:56 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:14 PM

not bad for a patchy rain day! we got out and caught 4 nice bass, all around 2-3 lbs. using jigs around the fallen trees, they were really hungry! weather cleared a bit later too, perfect timing!

Report #5

πŸ‘€ Kevin
πŸ“… 5/12/2025
🌑️ 66Β°F☁️ Patchy rain possibleπŸ’¨ 8 mphπŸ’§ 76% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 05:58 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 08:11 PM

fished through patchy rain today, it’s been a bit slow. did get a decent 2lb bass tho, hit on a popper. was way too overcast for my liking, but hey, at least i got a fish

🌊 Current Fishing Conditions

Water Conditions

Current water conditions at lower potomac river are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.

Fish Activity

Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.

Weather Impact

Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.

Best Techniques

Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.

🎣 Expert Fishing Tips

1

Fish upstream from your position to avoid spooking fish

2

Look for deeper pools and eddies where fish like to rest

3

Use lighter tackle in clear, flowing water

4

Pay attention to water levels and flow rates for best results