Potomac River
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Species

Season
Potomac River Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
- Bladed Jigs4
- Frogs/Toads4
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)4
- Wacky Rigs4
- Buzzbaits2
Largemouth Bass29 Reports
Smallmouth Bass5 Reports
Panfish / Bluegill1 Report
Northern Snakehead1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Neko Rigs
Structure
Pilings
Forage
Alewife
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
Swim jigs and speed worms were key in chasing around lethargic postspawn bass at the Potomoc in June. Both baits yielded better than average bites, and were key in finding success on a challenging Potomac.
Species
Northern Snakehead
Season
Summer
Technique
Buzzbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Alewife
Bass fishing in the Potomac River when a snakehead came up and inhaled my buzz toad. Not the species that I was going for, but still a lot of fun. Unfortunately he destroyed my buzz toad! 😂
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