Washington, D.C. is the smallest of the Mid Atlantic entities. Known formally as the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C. includes a unique mix of bustling highways, urban settings, historic neighborhoods, national treasures, secluded forests, swampland, and river habitats.
Like many Mid Atlantic urban areas, Washington D.C. is closely tied to its largest river, the Potomac.
Fletcher’s Cove is one of the most popular fishing areas in the region, especially during shad season. The area provides access to the Potomac River as well as the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
The tidal portion of the Potomac begins below Little Falls near Washington, D.C. This section of the Potomac is nationally recognized for its outstanding largemouth bass fishery. Anglers also fish the Potomac for striped bass, white perch, crappie, channel catfish, common carp, and other species.
In Washington, D.C., the Anacostia River joins with the Washington Channel, which empties into the Potomac River at Buzzard Point. The Anacostia River has been officially designated as a Scenic River by the Maryland General Assembly.
Fishing in Washington D.C. is regulated by the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). DOEE develops and enforces regulations in coordination with the District’s Metropolitan Harbor Police and the Capital Park Police.