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Fishing the DMV Podcast is the #1 Fishing Podcast for all things fishing in D.C, MD, VA, PA and NC ! Join Thomas every week as he talks to local guides, State biologists, and local tournament winners.
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On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Jesse Howe, Assistant Director of CCA Maryland, to discuss the current state of the Chesapeake Bay and what it means for anglers. We dive into water quality, oyster restoration, and the role oyster reefs play in supporting striped bass and other fisheries in the bay. Jesse also breaks down the Living Reef Action Campaign and how habitat restoration efforts are helping rebuild one of the most important fisheries on the East Coast. If you car...
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we take a deep dive into Lake Norman, North Carolina’s largest man-made lake and one of the Southeast’s most famous bass fisheries. Joining the show is North Carolina District 6 Fisheries Biologist Casey Joubert, who breaks down the science behind the lake’s bass population and why Lake Norman has become a hotspot for largemouth bass fishing and tournament anglers. We discuss the history of Lake Norman, fisheries management, Alabama bass, North Carolina’s F...
Once you're signed up, on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this special episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re officially announcing our next big community event — The Spring Bass Bash Tournament! 🎣 This exciting multi-week bass fishing challenge kicks off Saturday, March 21st and runs all the way through May 17th at midnight, giving anglers plenty of time to get on the water and hunt down their best bass of the spring. The Spring Bass Bash is designed to bring together...
Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we explore the incredible history and fisheries of John H. Kerr Reservoir—better known to anglers as Buggs Island Lake. Joined by Michael Womack and Billy Hoffer, we take a deep dive into how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built and manages one of the most important reservoirs in the Mid-Atlantic. From its origins during World War II to the thriving largemouth and striped ...
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to the legendary New River with longtime guide Ethan Stone of New River Outdoor Company for a full spring smallmouth bass breakdown. Ethan shares his backstory, how he got started guiding, and what makes the New River one of the most consistent smallmouth fisheries on the East Coast. We dive deep into current river conditions, spring patterns, pre-spawn and post-spawn movements, and the exact tactics you need to catch more river smallm...
Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive! Support us Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down Upper Potomac River smallmouth fishing and conservation with the team behind Fishtagged, a state-permitted citizen science initiative. Scott Broom and Clark Hile join me to discuss how anglers are helping track smallmouth bass populations, monitor pre-spawn movement during the critical March–April season, and provide real-world da...
Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive! Support us Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast Tonight from 6PM–8PM, we’re going LIVE as we react to and break down the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources THIRD ANNUAL TIDAL BASS SUMMIT one of the most important fisheries discussions of the year for Virginia tidal bass anglers. DWR biologists will present updated largemouth bass population trends and management strategies for Virginia’s major tidal rivers, including: J...
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Glen Mabe, owner of Musky Hunters Custom Baits, to break down everything you need to know about Shenandoah River musky fishing, trophy muskie tactics, custom musky lures, and why the Shenandoah River is becoming a serious East Coast muskie fishing hotspot. Musky Hunters Custom Baits on Facebook: Facebook Link Musky Hunters Custom Baits email: glenmabe@yahoo.com Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive! Support us Patreon!!! ...
Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive! Support us Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down everything you need to know about Virginia crappie fishing in the spring and how beginners can start catching more fish immediately. If you’ve been searching for how to catch crappie in March and April, spring crappie patterns, or bank fishing tips for crappie in Virginia, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Joshua Powell Morri...
Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive! Support us Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this action-packed episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Joe Raymond and Andrew Zulli to break down everything you need to know about spring smallmouth fishing on the legendary Susquehanna River. We dive deep into river smallmouth fishing strategies, early-season patterns, water temps, spawning movements, river current breaks, and how to consistently locate and catch big bronzeb...
Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive! Support us Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I welcome back Dean Naujoks of the Potomac Riverkeeper Network for a direct update on the 2026 Potomac River sewage spill following the January 19 sewer line collapse near Clara Barton Parkway. We discuss independent water quality testing, elevated E. coli levels, public health concerns, and the long-term environmental impact of hundreds of mi...
Help keep Fishing the DMV ALIVE!! support us on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this action-packed episode of Fishing the DMV, we head deep into southwest Virginia fishing country to explore one of the most overlooked bass fishing lakes in Virginia — Claytor Lake. I’m joined by local angler Collier Alderman as we break down seasonal patterns, electronics strategy, and tournament-level decision making on this clear water mountain reservoir formed by the New R...
On this action-packed episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Lin Bell, owner of Fishing Pro Tech and one of the true pioneers who helped introduce JDM tackle (Japanese Domestic Market fishing tackle) to the American bass fishing scene. If you love Bassmaster Classic history, tournament bass fishing, high-end fishing gear, and cutting-edge Japanese lures, this is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Lin takes us back through decades of innovation in professional bass fishing, sharing unfo...
Help keep ALIVE support us on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this action-packed episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re diving deep into the world of BIG BASS FISHING in Virginia with Aidan and Caden — two of Virginia’s top big bass hunters who specialize in targeting trophy largemouth bass using glide baits, swimbaits, and power fishing techniques. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to catch giant bass, throw oversized glide baits, or unlock the secrets to landing a p...
Aidan on TikTok: https://linktr.ee/aidanfordfishing?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=52595b12-ebf8-4a2d-b6c5-5aace02ad1d9 Aidan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidanfordfishing Aidan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aidanfordfishing Caden on TikTok: caden.fishing Caden on Instagram: caden.haines Fish Everything Website: https://www.fisheverythingcustoms.com/ If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, plea...
Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this action-packed episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re joined by Northern Virginia Kayak Bass Anglers (NVKBA) 2025 Angler of the Year Eddie Butler to break down exactly what it takes to become a consistent, tournament-winning kayak bass fisherman. If you want to catch more bass this spring, this episode is loaded with proven fishing tips, seasonal patterns, and kayak bass strategies you can use right ...
Anglers ALERT: Big Changes Coming to Smith Mountain Lake (Public Meeting Info) In today’s episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re breaking down one of the hottest topics in Virginia fishing right now — aquatic vegetation (hydrilla/SAV) at Smith Mountain Lake and what it means for anglers, guides, and local businesses. For some, grass is a game-changer that improves habitat and fishing. For others, it raises concerns. So what’s the right balance? TLAC recently met with guides, business owners, and a...
On this action-packed episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to Lake Anna, one of the hottest winter bass fishing lakes in the Mid-Atlantic, to break down why this place continues to fish like an absolute cold-water bass factory. We’re joined by the man, the myth, the legend Matt Strykul of SB Fishing, fresh off BACK-TO-BACK tournament wins at the Sturgeon Creek Marina Winter Series. Matt and Randy Shafer dominated the field, securing 2nd place Angler of the Year and closing out the series ...
On this special bass fishing episode of Fishing the DMV, we revisit one of the most heartfelt and inspiring fishing stories in our channel history. In August, we lost Charlie Taylor at 86 — a bass fishing legend whose impact on the freshwater fishing community will live on. Charlie was the founder of Lots-A-Luck Bassmasters and New Horizon Bass Anglers, and was instrumental in creating the New Horizon Bass Anglers Youth Foundation, which hosts one of the longest-running youth fishing derbies ...
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re heading to one of Virginia’s premier bass fisheries with Billy Kohls, owner and head guide of Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service, for an in-depth late winter bass fishing report you won’t want to miss. 🎣❄️ Billy breaks down Smith Mountain Lake winter bass fishing during the critical late-winter to early-spring transition, covering where bass are positioned, how their behavior changes as water temperatures slowly rise, and what anglers should be targeti...
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